OK Play Therapy Training Institute

Presenter: Julie Reising, LMFT, RPT-S ™ Course Description Mindfulness and play therapy share a natural synergy: both invite presence, attunement, curiosity, and compassionate awareness of internal experience. This 7.5-hour training explores how mindfulness can be thoughtfully integrated into the play therapy process to support emotional regulation, strengthen therapeutic relationships, and enhance clinical outcomes for children, […]

Presenter: Brandy Guidry, MA LPC, RPT-S™ Course Description As a play therapist it is necessary to have knowledge of writing treatment plans and progress notes for accurate documentation. Using diagnostic criteria, treatment planning models, participants will be able to develop treatment plans that meet the needs of the child. Learning Objectives Participants will demonstrate writing […]

Presenter: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™ Course Description This course will explore the professional and ethical considerations that are important to explore as a professional play therapist. Ethical issues concerning HIPAA compliance, working with special populations, and self-care will be discussed. Additionally, staying abreast on current research, consulting with other play therapy professionals, and […]

Presenter: Brandy Guidry, MA LPC, RPT-S™ Course Description Play Therapist should have knowledge of the lifespan applications of play therapy. This class will increase the therapist’s self-awareness, and knowledge about working with adults, couples, and groups. Learning Objectives Explain the importance of knowing development throughout the lifespan and play themes that are common in the […]

Presenter: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™ Course Description This course will first explore the history and origins of play therapy. Participates will engage via lecture, group discussion, and experiential learning. Professionals will be introduced to past and current research studies pointing to the effectiveness and limitations of play therapy. Participants will also explore the […]

Presenter: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™ Course Description Historically significant play therapy theories that utilize the family as the main component of treatment will be explored in this course. Participants will also explore the reason they may or may not utilize family therapy. Participants will have the opportunity to practice the skills throughout the […]

Presenter: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™ Course Description Participants will be introduced to basic concepts including play room setup, portable playrooms, and toy selection. Child-Centered Play Therapy will be explored as an initial introduction into play therapy. Learning Objectives Prepare a Child-Centered Play Therapy session. Create a play therapy room. Create a travel play […]

Presenter: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™ Course Description This course will take into consideration how the family can be used in play therapy.  Classic schools of family theories such as Systems, Bowenian, Structural, Strategic, Experiential, and Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy will be explored as well as post-modern theories of Solution-Focused and Narrative therapy will be […]

Presenter: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™ Course Description In order to practice play therapy successfully, a working understanding of the foundational theories surrounding play therapy is essential. This training will explore Child-Centered and Adlerian Play Therapy theories. Professionals will be encouraged to consider their own personality in relation to each theory when working with […]

Presenter: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™ Course Description This course will introduce the use of sand tray therapy as a therapeutic technique to be used in play therapy. It will explore the history and rationale of sandtray therapy and cover fundamental and sandtray techniques with individuals, families and groups. Participants will have the opportunity […]