Course curriculum

    1. Welcome Letter

    2. Syllabus

    3. Hotels Near Us

    4. Restaurants Near Us

    5. Link to Book Study Component

    6. Sample Play Case Wish List

    1. Thinkific Student Walkthrough

    2. Troubleshooting Tips

    1. Playroom Play Therapy Session Summary

    2. Tenets for Relating to Children

    3. Choice Giving

    4. Choices, Cookies, and Kids

    5. Benefits of Play Therapy

    6. 123 Magic

    7. 8 Rule of Thumbs Handout

    8. Distinctive Analysis of Play

    9. List of Playcase Supplies

    10. Toys and Materials for the Playroom

    11. Examples of CCPT Tracking Content Handout

    12. Examples of Reflecting Feelings in the Playroom

    13. ACT Model Worksheets

    14. CCPT Day 1 Slide 148

    15. CCPT Day 2 slide 8

    16. CCPT Day 2 Slide 54

    17. CCPT Day 2 Slide 59

    18. CCPT Day 2 slide 60

    19. CCPT Day 3 Slide 14

    20. CCPT Day 3 slide 37

    21. CCPT Day 3 slide 38

    22. CCPT Day 3 slide 40

    23. CCPT Day 3 slide 41

    24. CCPT Day 3 slide 46

    1. Agenda for Day 1

    2. Day 1 Slideshow

    1. Agenda for Day 2

    2. Day 2 Slideshow

    1. Agenda for Day 3

    2. Day 3 Slideshow

About this course

  • $650.00
  • IN PERSON: June 23, 24, 25, 2025
  • LIVE WEBINAR: July 25, August 20
  • 25 NBCC/36 APT CE Hours

Child-Centered Play Therapy Training

Transform your therapeutic practice with our intensive Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) training program. This comprehensive course combines 19 hours of in-person instruction over three days with two 3-hour live webinars, providing a thorough foundation in CCPT principles, history, and protocols. Through hands-on practice and expert guidance, you'll develop the skills needed to conduct effective CCPT sessions with your clients.
The certification process includes completing four CCPT sessions within two months, submitting two recorded sessions, writing a brief reflection paper, and delivering a 3-minute research presentation. For those seeking 11 BOOK STUDY CE hours, participants must read Garry Landreth's "Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship" and pass a comprehension test.
Aligned with Play Therapy Association standards for Registered Play Therapist certification, this program ensures a balanced approach of education, supervised practice, and hands-on experience. Limited spots available - secure your place now to enhance your therapeutic skillset.


Date: June 23, 2025         Type: In-Person       Time: 9:00am - 5:30pm EST

Date: June 24, 2025         Type: In-Person      Time: 9:00am - 4:30pm EST (Lunch provided)

Date: June 25, 2025        Type: In-Person      Time: 8:00am - 1:15pm EST


Date: July 25, 2025       Type: Live Webinar       Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm EST

Date: August 20, 2025       Type: Live Webinar       Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm EST


Workshop level: Suitable for Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced


36 Total CE Offered for one low price:

19.00 IN-PERSON CE hours

6.00 LIVE WEBINAR CE hours

11.00 BOOK STUDY CE hours


Price: $650, Early Bird $550 


Provider Information

Parsons Counseling Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7101. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Parsons Counseling Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Parsons Counseling, LLC has been approved by APT as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, APT No. 17-496. Programs that do not qualify for APT credit are clearly identified.
Parsons Counseling, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

If you have any questions regarding continuing education, the program, grievance issues, or learning objectives, please contact the Training Institute Coordinator at 859-985-7862 or by emailing [email protected].

Cancellations with 14 or more days' notice will receive a full refund minus a $25 administrative fee. Cancellations with less than 14 days' notice will not be refunded. A 50% credit towards a future trainings may be applied at discretion  of the training coordinator. Bundled or discounted registrations are non-refundable.

Instructor

Lisa Parsons

M.Ed, LPCC-S RPT-S

Lisa Parsons is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor (LPCC-S) and a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S) practicing in Berea, KY. Lisa is certified in the following:EMDR, AutPlay, Animal-Assisted Therapy, Hypnotherapy, and Theraplay Level One. Lisa is TF-CBT Trained with supervision and Gottman Level 2 Trained. Lisa is also the proud owner of Parsons Counseling & Play Therapy Center located in Berea, KY and Richmond, KY. Lisa specializes in working with children through adults with emphasis on attachment, trauma, and strengthening families.

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