Basics of Play Therapy

Name: Basics of Play Therapy
Start: 2025-10-04T09:00:00-07:00
Location: 8079 n 85th way Scottsdale Az 85258, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, Arizona 85258

Schedule

Sat, 04 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am

UTC-07:00

Location

8079 n 85th way Scottsdale Az 85258, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, Arizona 85258 | Scottsdale, AZ

This training provides mental health professionals, counselors, and educators with essential knowledge and skills in play therapy. Participants will explore the theoretical foundations of play therapy while gaining practical techniques to implement in their practice with children.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
Define play therapy and explain its therapeutic significance in child mental health
Identify key theoretical approaches in play therapy, including child-centered and directive methods
Demonstrate basic play therapy techniques and interventions
Select appropriate toys and materials for a play therapy setting

AzIAPT is an approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to Play Therapy. APT Approved Provider 25-760. AzIAPT maintains responsibility for the program.

This training meets the definition for 3 APT In-Person Contact Hours in Seminal Theory