This workshop is designed to provide the student with a practical introduction to theories that have contributed to the development of Theories of play therapy.

Objectives:
1.  The workshop will provide an overview of theories that have influenced and contributed to play therapy, including Child-Centered, Adlerian, Filial, Developmental and others.
2.  The workshop will provide an overview of developing a personal counseling theory synthesized with play therapy practice.
3.  The workshop will provide an overview of play therapy techniques for specific play therapy theories through lecture, demonstration and video review.

Instructors:
Amber Johnson, LCPC, RPT-S in Kansas City
Brianne Phillips, LSCSW, LCSW, RPT-S in Omaha, Wichita,  St. Louis & Arkansas