The History of Play Therapy

Presented by Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S™

Learning Objectives

Historical figures in play therapy may feel far away, but their views and findings impact our practice today!

Join us in this dynamic (not boring!) presentation as we delve not just into the works of prominent play therapists, but also into the writings of educators and other important “players” across centuries and world regions.

This is a history training covering multiple theories, including Psychoanalytic and Child-Centered as well as lesser-known ones like Release Play Therapy and Relationship Play Therapy.

You’ll leave with a new understanding of how modern play therapy is shaped by generational and cultural views of childhood and play.

Training Objectives

Describe earlier generations' views on play and how this relates to modern understandings of play and play therapy.

Identify the four major historical movements of play therapy.

Explain the importance of play therapy history and how it impacts our play therapy work today.

Details

Date

January 31, 2025

Time

1:00pm - 4:00pm CT

Pricing

$120

Credits

5 CE Credits: 3 as in-person contact hours and 2 as non-contact hours

Location

Ensemble Therapy
Northwest Austin Location
4210 Spicewood Springs, Suite 203
Austin, Texas 78759

Presented by

Amanda Robinson, LPC-S, RPT-S™

Amanda earned her BA in Psychology from Hardin-Simmons University and her MA in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. Amanda is in private practice in Austin, Texas, where she provides therapy to children and teens with anxiety, trauma, and “big feelings.”

She is also passionate about her work with parents and facilitates Child Parent Relationship Therapy groups.

Amanda is the author of The Highly Sensitive Child’s Workbook as well as Anger Management Skills Workbook for Kids. Her favorite ways to play include baking, writing, and being outside with her husband, dog, and toddler.

Good to Know

This is an in-person training and will not be recorded. Please dress comfortably, bring a water bottle, snacks, and anything else you need to feel comfortable in a classroom setting for the duration of our training.

This training will provide 5 CE Credits: 3 as in-person contact hours and 2 as non-contact hours, performed as outside reading and writing.

To receive contact hours, participants must attend the full presentation and complete the post-presentation evaluation.

Ensemble Therapy is an Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy (APT), Approved Provider 23-706. Ensemble Therapy is an approved provider endorsed by an international organization and therefore trainings quality for the 50% CEs mandated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) for LPC and LMFT. Play Therapy credit is available to mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health program.

It is the responsibility of the attendee to verify whether CE credit offered by the Ensemble Learning Center meets the regulations of the participant’s licensing/certification board. Before registering, please see our Frequently Asked Questions, including cancellations and refund policy, at the bottom of this page.

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FAQ's

Are your learning sessions only for clinically licensed professionals, or can others attend?

We welcome any human interested in learning and supporting the therapeutic healing of children and adolescents through research-based practices. We must never forget that through this important work, we are fostering the next generation of healthy humans. What we do with our youth today will have a lasting and contagious impact for the rest of their lives. The content of our learning sessions is presented at the graduate level using inclusive & friendly approaches - beginners are welcome!

The learning sessions we offer are designed for professional counselors, social workers, school counselors, psychologists, marriage and family therapists, play therapists, teachers, occupational therapists, child life specialists, school administration, graduate students, and caregivers.

Are continuing education credits offered for all trainings?

Offerings listed For Caregivers do not include the option for CE credits, though we always welcome anyone who wants to attend!

All of Ensemble's trainings listed For Professionals offer continuing education credits for licensed professionals, and some of those trainings provide play therapy credit for mental health professionals or students enrolled in a graduate mental health program. Play therapy continuing education credit will not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.

What if I need to cancel my registration?

Cancellation requests can be made by email hello@ensemblelearningcenter.com.

Cancellations received at least 14 days prior to a scheduled learning session are refundable at 50% of the registration fee. Cancellations received less than 14 days prior to a scheduled learning session will receive no refund or credit. No shows or missed learning sessions will receive no refund or credit.

Should Ensemble Learning Center need to cancel a learning session, we will make every attempt to notify paid registrants in a timely manner. All paid registrants will receive a full refund.

Can I bring my child to a learning session if I don't have child care?

All in-person learning sessions occur in our conference room at Ensemble Therapy’s Spicewood office location. To protect the confidentiality of our clients and respect our healing environment so important therapeutic work can occur, only adult registrants are allowed to attend our learning sessions.

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