Presenter: Brandy Guidry, MA LPC, RPT™ 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 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 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 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 […]

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

Presenter: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™ Course Description This course will explore definitions of cultural terms over time and what informs current best practices in working with various populations.  Participants will engage and explore how to set up a play room that is inclusive and the role of cultural humility.  Additionally, the ethics involved […]

Presenter: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™ Course Description This course will focus on providing culturally sensitive play therapy in the treatment of diverse populations. Some of the populations to be discussed include:  various tribal cultures, military families, and foster care. Other cultural, socio-economic, and sexual identity/orientation will also be explored in using various play […]