CCPT 102: Child-Centered Play Therapy Practice and Application

This is a 3-day advanced in-person training in the practice and application of Child-Centered Play Therapy(CCPT). This intensive training will build upon basic CCPT skills by addressing advanced topics in CCPT. Content will include: understanding development, the process of CCPT (relational disruptions and enacting conditions), themes in CCPT, advanced limit setting, specific presenting problems/populations, parent consultation, advocacy/general research findings, and opportunities to apply the skills and practice! Participants must have completed CCPT 101 or equivalent as determined by the University of North Texas Center for Play Therapy. This workshop includes a supervision session and requires that each participant conduct and record a CCPT session with a child prior to the workshop.

Earn 18 contact CEs!

Days/Times: July 18-20, 2025

- Friday, July 18, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CST with one-hour lunch break and two 15 minute breaks

- Saturday, July 19, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM CST with one-hour lunch break and two 15 minute breaks

- Sunday, August 20, 8:30 AM - 11:30 PM CST with one15 minute break

Location

The Talking Place: Counseling Services for Children and Families

6540 Alliance Drive, Suite 110

Rockwall, Texas 75032

Phone: 469-640-0846

Objectives:

• Participants will be able to describe how child development impacts play therapy.

• Participants will be able to distinguish between play behaviors and play themes.

• Participants will be able to demonstrate when and how to use limit-setting and choice-giving from a child-centered perspective.

• Participants will be able to demonstrate child-centered play therapy skills and attitudes.

• Participants will be able to cite and access research findings on the effectiveness of CCPT.

• Participants will be able to articulate the change process for various presenting problems.

• Participants will be able to integrate feedback into the practice of CCPT.

*Participants must have completed CCPT 101 or equivalent to register.

*Participants will not be allowed to participate in CCPT 102 without being able to provide a recorded session with a child ages 3-10

Visit the Professional Resources page on The Talking Place’s website to learn more information! You can also call us at 469-640-0846 or email us at [email protected].

counseling doctoral degree with a play therapy specialization

Speaker: This workshop will be presented by Dr. Brittany Wilson, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, Certified CCPT/CPRT Trainer. Dr. Wilson earned her counseling doctoral degree with a play therapy specialization from the University of North Texas. Dr. Wilson’s research, clinical expertise, and publications focus on children exhibiting aggressive and disruptive behaviors. Dr. Wilson has provided play therapy services to children demonstrating behavioral concerns in many clinical settings including elementary schools, hospitals, and outpatient clinics. Dr. Wilson is co-owner of The Talking Place LLC in Rockwall, Texas.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY:

Registration cancellation refund requests should be submitted to The Talking Place in writing at [email protected]. The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded only if the request is received by June 27, 2025. The Talking Place reserves the right to cancel this training in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such occurs, The Talking Place will attempt to notify registrants before the event and refund all registration, workshop, and continuing education fees. In all instances, the liability of The Talking Place is limited to refunding such fees.

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