Play Therapy Training

RPT'S !!! ~ Children's Hope is currently looking for Registered Play Therapists to build their staff. Children's Hope is built upon a Christian environment and is equipped with a state of the art facility located in West Houston.
If you are interested please contact J. Marshall Rorie
at (713) 365 - 0700.


Counseling Professionals:  Please note that we are looking forward to opening the APT Approved Play Therapy TRAINING to the public soon. We will post as soon as dates are set. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Looking to receive training in Play Therapy?  Look no further.  At Children's Hope we offer advanced training in Play Therapy that will teach you what you need to know to become a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).  If you would like to register for our classes or find out more information about when they are offered, please contact us at 713-365-0700.

Curriculum Overview for the
Play Therapy Program
Training Outline

 

Introduction to Play Therapy, Part 1

  • Principles of Working with Children
  • Historical Introduction to Play Therapy
  • Basic Tenets of Play Therapy

Introduction to Play Therapy, Part 2

  • Meaning of Play
  • Role of the Play Therapist
  • Logistical Aspects of Play Therapy

Using Tracking in Play Therapy, Part 1

  • Use of Facilitative Responses

Using Tracking in Play Therapy, Part 2

  • Use of Restating Content and Reflecting Feelings

Toy Selection in Play Therapy

  • What Materials to have and Why

 Developmentally Appropriate Play

Setting Limits in Play Therapy

  • Learning How, When and Why to Set a Limit

Dealing with Questions and Difficult Situations in the Playroom

Intake and Termination in Play Therapy

Assessing Patterns in Play Therapy

Practicum Sessions

Working with Parents of Children in Play Therapy

Filial Therapy

Working with Grieving Children

 

Register for a Play Therapy Training Class Today

To register for a play therapy training class, please contact our office at 713-365-0700.  We'll fill you in on all of the details and help get you registered.  You may pay for these courses by using the PayPal button below (our office staff will tell you how much you owe for the classes during your call).