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    • 3 May 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual Meeting
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    Play Therapy and Divorce: How to Stay Out of the Courtroom


    Presented by: Kelly Peyton, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™


    Play therapists are trained to keep the relationship with both parents and the children they work with, but when they get a subpoena to be involved in a custody case the relationship becomes quite challenged.  Participants will learn how to handle divorce cases from intake session and beyond to keep themselves out of court.  Participants will learn how to integrate play therapy to decrease triangulation, assess the co-parenting relationship, and treat children dealing with divorce.  


    Learning Objectives 
    Participants will be able to:

    1. create a divorce treatment plan from a play therapy perspective.
    2. use play therapy activities to help assess the co-parenting relationship, treat children with divorce, and decrease triangulation. 
    3. apply ethics involved in handling a subpoena and writing play therapy notes. 
    4. identify triangulation and how to use this as a goal to help heal the child with play therapy.

    Level of training: Intermediate | Play Therapy Skills and Methods, Play Therapy Special Topics

    This training is approved by APT Approved Provider 97-035 for 3 CE hours.

    This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."

    About our presenter: Kelly Peyton, LPC-S, RPT-S™ is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™, and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). Kelly has thousands of hours of training focused on working specifically with teenagers and children using some of the latest research and clinical data.

    Some of her specialized training includes certification in play therapy, certification as a trauma specialist, training in Theraplay, complete EMDR training, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, Certification in DBT, and a brain-based approach called the Neurosequential Model of therapeutics. She is also a LENS Neurofeedback practitioner and trained in the Safe Sound Protocol for acoustic vagus nerve stimulation. Her years of experience working with children, teenagers, and adults allow her to provide services to the whole family.

    She is the clinical director at Katy Counseling serving the greater Katy area and helping to train and equip the next generation of child, adolescent, and adult counselors.

    AZAPT Members $50; Guests $60

    Limited to 50 participants.

    LIVE WEBINAR: Per APT guidelines, video cameras must be on throughout the presentation for live webinar CE. Participants will be awarded APT LIVE WEBINAR CE upon successful completion of a post test. This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."

    AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph, video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

    Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than April 19, 2024. Cancellations are subject to a $20 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds after April 19, 2024.

    By registering for this training, you are giving AZAPT permission to add your email to our email list and permission for AZAPT to use any photographs or screenshots taken during the training for promotional purposes.

    • 7 May 2024
    • 1 Oct 2024
    • 6 sessions
    • Virtual via Zoom
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    AZAPT Book Club

    The book and concepts in The Therapeutic Powers of Play is a foundation to the work we all do. No matter the theoretical foundation and orientation you identify with, this book is a keystone to the work you do. 

    Come join AZAPT in this VIRTUAL networking event to start discussing these 20 core agents of change! We will be breaking the book down a few chapters at a time so that it feels more manageable in our busy day-to-day lives. 

    Can’t make this one…then look for future book club networking events to join the discussion. 

    Open to AZAPT members and friends!

    5/7 - Chapters 4-5

    6/4 - Chapters 6-8

    7/2 - Chapters 9-11

    8/6 - Chapters 12-15

    9/3 - Chapters 16-18

    10/1 - Chapters 19 -21


    • 17 May 2024
    • 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
    • Virtual
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    AZAPT Board Meet and Greet

    Please join us in this Town Hall style zoom meeting to get to know some of the AZAPT Board members, ask questions, give feedback, and help shape where Play Therapy in Arizona goes! 

    • 21 May 2024
    • 17 Dec 2024
    • 8 sessions
    • Virtual
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    AZAPT Virtual Networking Event

    Join AZAPT in this networking event to share your favorites and to learn about some new ones from your fellow therapists using play in sessions. 

    Open to AZAPT members and friends!

    5/21 - Board Games

    6/18 - Video Game/Media

    7/16 - Creative Arts

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    10/15 - 

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    12/17 - 



    • 1 Jun 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Collaborative Counseling Institute, 633 E. Ray Road, Suite 111, Gilbert, AZ 85296
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    Ethical Self-Care for the Play Therapist


    Presented by: Teri V. Krull, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™


    This in-person training is for the current or aspiring RPT or RPT-S and is designed to support the professional integrity and ethical balance of the play therapist.  Self-care is essential in the helping professions and is often overlooked while providing care.  This training will discuss the history of self-care as well as the unique challenges of incorporating self-care as a natural extension of quality service.  

    Learning Objectives 
    Participants will be able to:

    1. Explain the history and current self-care standards of the play therapist while considering the possible influences of vicarious trauma, challenging work environments and overwhelming societal expectations.
    2. Demonstrate ethical self-care practices that support the emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual health of the professional.
    3. Discuss the importance of self-care in the life of a play therapist and its positive influence on professional performance.

    Level of training: Intermediate | 1 Hour Ethics, 2 Hours Play Therapy Special Topics

    This training is approved by APT Approved Provider 97-035 for 3 CE hours.

    This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."

    Workshop limited to 20 participants. Register early!

    Location: Collaborative Counseling Institute, 633 E. Ray Road, Suite 111, Gilbert, AZ 85296

    About our presenter: Teri V. Krull, LCSW, RPT-S™, DCSW (NASW) is licensed in both Arizona and Maryland.  She has a 40-year private practice treating children and providing consultation to professionals and parents.  A member of APT since 1985 and co-founder and first president of the Arizona APT, she served 6 years on the APT Board (2000 Chair) and is currently a proud board member of the National APT Foundation. She is adjunct faculty to Creighton University and an international presenter in play therapy, professional self-care, parenting, supervision, ethics and play therapy translation. She has produced 4 educational films for long distance learning and has been published in the International Play Therapy Magazine.  In 2010 she was honored with the Arizona District and State NASW Lifetime Achievement Award.  

    AZAPT Members $50; Guests $60

    This training is approved by APT Approved Provider 97-035 for 3 CE hours.

    AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph, video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

    Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than May 18, 2024. Cancellations are subject to a $20 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds after May 18, 2024.

    By registering for this training, you are giving AZAPT permission to add your email to our email list and permission for AZAPT to use any photographs or screenshots taken during the training for promotional purposes.

    • 1 Jun 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • TBD
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    Come out to spend time with AZAPT board members and other therapists from Southern Arizona and the Valley to network and chat about what we love most….PLAY!

    Not from Southern Arizona…maybe it’s time for a road trip to meet some of your Southern Arizona colleagues.

    Open to AZAPT members and friends!



    • 12 Jul 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
    • Virtual Meeting
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    Filial Therapy Using Child Parent Relationship Therapy: Adding Parent Coaching to Your Play Therapy Practice


    Presented by: Brenna Hicks, PhD, LMHC-S, Registered Play Therapist™


    This course will provide an overview of the Filial Model using Child Parent Relationship Therapy, best suited for families with children 3-12 years old. The ten week play-therapy based curriculum, covered in this course, will provide everything a therapist needs to conduct Filial Therapy with families. Topics to be addressed are the history, foundational principles, selection of parents, facilitation, and practical considerations, each of which will equip therapists to effectively add parent coaching to their play therapy practice suite of services.   


    Learning Objectives 
    Participants will be able to:

    1. Identify appropriate participants for Filial Therapy and when this model is contraindicated. 
    2. List at least five Child Centered Play Therapy principles that are taught in Filial Therapy. 
    3. Recall at least 3 ways to facilitate Filial Therapy with parents using the Child-Parent Relationship Therapy curriculum, when adding parent coaching to play therapy practice.

    Level of training: Foundational| Play Therapy History, Play Therapy Skills and Methods, Play Therapy Seminal or Historically Significant Theories

    This training is approved by APT Approved Provider 97-035 for 3 CE hours.

    This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."

    About our presenter: Brenna Hicks, PhD, LMHC-S, RPT™ is a licensed, private-practice play therapist and is the owner of The Kid Counselor Center and The Family Counselor Center in the Tampa Bay area. The centers serve up to 225 families per week, offering counseling for the family at every phase of life. Brenna has been blogging and podcasting about play therapy and parenting since 2006, and has been featured in The New York Times, and on CNN and iVillage. She teaches play therapy courses for the University of Wyoming, and recently published her first book, Device Detox: A Parent’s Guide To Reducing Usage, Preventing Tantrums, And Raising Happier Kids. A native Floridian, she loves the beach, the sun, and Rays baseball with her husband and son.

    AZAPT Members $50; Guests $60

    Limited to 50 participants.

    LIVE WEBINAR: Per APT guidelines, video cameras must be on throughout the presentation for live webinar CE. Participants will be awarded APT LIVE WEBINAR CE upon successful completion of a post test. This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."

    AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph, video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

    Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than April 19, 2024. Cancellations are subject to a $20 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds after April 19, 2024.

    By registering for this training, you are giving AZAPT permission to add your email to our email list and permission for AZAPT to use any photographs or screenshots taken during the training for promotional purposes.

    • 5 Aug 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Virtual Meeting
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    Black Kids Matter: Play Therapy to Empower Black Children Across the Lifespan

    Presented by: April Duncan, DSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™


    Black children and families are often navigating negative race-based experiences on a daily and continuous basis. However, this is often overlooked in the diagnosis and assessment of their moods and behaviors. This webinar will explore important cultural factors to consider in individual, group and family play therapy with Black children and families. Attendees will also review play-based activities to help build rapport and empower Black children dealing with depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and more. Additionally, individuals will review cultural considerations when implementing play-based interventions in the playroom, along with key items to equip in the playroom to promote cultural inclusivity.  


    Learning Objectives 
    Participants will be able to:

    1. Explore play themes that may signal racial trauma in Black children
    2. Discuss cultural considerations when gaining play therapy buy-in with Black students and families
    3. Use play-based interventions to encourage cultural pride & empowerment in Black students

    Level of training: Intermediate | Play Therapy Seminal or Historically Significant Theories, Play Therapy and Cultural Diveresity

    This training is approved by APT Approved Provider 97-035 for 3 CE hours.

    This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."

    About our presenter: Dr. April Duncan (DSW, LCSW, RPT-S) is a racial trauma expert focused on using play therapy to address racial trauma in children of color. She is also an author, nationally recognized facilitator, adjunct instructor and serves on the advisory board for the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals.

    AZAPT Members $50; Guests $60

    Limited to 50 participants.

    LIVE WEBINAR: Per APT guidelines, video cameras must be on throughout the presentation for live webinar CE. Participants will be awarded APT LIVE WEBINAR CE upon successful completion of a post test. This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."

    AZAPT is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 97-035. AZAPT maintains responsibility for the program. Registrants understand and agree that any photograph, video or audio recording of themselves may be used to further promote AZAPT.

    Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than July 22, 2024. Cancellations are subject to a $20 processing fee. Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training date may be requested. No refunds after July 22, 2024.

    By registering for this training, you are giving AZAPT permission to add your email to our email list and permission for AZAPT to use any photographs or screenshots taken during the training for promotional purposes.

    • 7 Sep 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    Come out to spend time with AZAPT board members and other therapists from Southern Arizona and the Valley to network and chat about what we love most….PLAY!

    Not from Northern Arizona…maybe it’s time for a road trip to meet some of your Northern Arizona colleagues.

    Open to AZAPT members and friends!



    • 7 Dec 2024
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    Come out to spend time with AZAPT board members and other therapists from Southern Arizona and the Valley to network and chat about what we love most….PLAY!

    Open to AZAPT members and friends!



    • 1 Mar 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    Come out to spend time with AZAPT board members and other therapists from Southern Arizona and the Valley to network and chat about what we love most….PLAY!

    Not from Southern Arizona…maybe it’s time for a road trip to meet some of your Southern Arizona colleagues.

    Open to AZAPT members and friends!



    • 7 Jun 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    Come out to spend time with AZAPT board members and other therapists from Southern Arizona and the Valley to network and chat about what we love most….PLAY!

    Not from Northern Arizona…maybe it’s time for a road trip to meet some of your Northern Arizona colleagues.

    Open to AZAPT members and friends!



    • 6 Sep 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • TBD
    Register

    Come out to spend time with AZAPT board members and other therapists from Southern Arizona and the Valley to network and chat about what we love most….PLAY!

    Open to AZAPT members and friends!



5 Apr 2024 Treating Pediatric OCD~ Play Therapy & ERP
22 Mar 2024 2024 AZAPT Annual Conference
7 Feb 2024 The Competent Play Therapist Supervisor
11 Jan 2024 Intro to Sandtray Play Therapy
29 Nov 2023 AZAPT Virtual Networking Event
17 Nov 2023 Ain’t Misbehavin’: Assessing the Goals of Misbehavior in Play Therapy
11 Nov 2023 AZAPT Networking Event: Flagstaff
27 Oct 2023 Filial Play Therapy
25 Oct 2023 AZAPT Virtual Networking Event
26 Sep 2023 AZAPT Networking Event: Phoenix
15 Sep 2023 Bibliotherapy: A Play-Based Approach
29 Aug 2023 Train-the-Trainer: Members Only
22 Aug 2023 Puppetry and Storytelling Play Therapy Activities
24 Jul 2023 The Marriage of CBT and Play Therapy-Merging CBT and Play Therapy in the Therapy Space
30 Jun 2023 I Brought My Crayons: Utilizing Art Techniques in Adlerian Play Therapy
19 May 2023 Discipline Does not Equal Punishment: Working with Parents in the Play Therapy Process
18 Apr 2023 The Ethics of Play Therapy in a Changing World
10 Mar 2023 Beyond Diversity-Incorporating A Multicultural Orientation in Play Therapy
17 Feb 2023 2023 AZAPT Annual Conference
19 Jan 2023 Using Music to Engage Children and Teens in Play Therapy
9 Dec 2022 Holiday PLAYfest
4 Nov 2022 A Review of Play Therapy Clinical Supervision Utilizing Popular Children's Movie Characters
11 Oct 2022 LEGO-Based Play Therapy: It's All in the Directive
23 Sep 2022 History and Theory of Play Therapy
14 Sep 2022 Virtual Networking/Resource Event
19 Aug 2022 Superheroes and Pop Culture in Play Therapy
15 Jul 2022 Clinical Applications of Play Therapy with Sexually Victimized Children and Adolescents
17 Jun 2022 StoryCrafts: Creative Activities for Replenishing our Wellspring of Play Therapy Approaches
17 May 2022 Let’s Play Your Way! Cultural Considerations in Play Therapy
26 Apr 2022 When the White Flag is Flying: Increasing Awareness of Healing the Burnout and Compassion Fatigue of Play Therapists

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