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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 […]

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 theories that have impacted the practice of play therapy. Professionals will be encouraged to consider their own personality in relation to each theory […]

Presenters: Nancy Rumley Soliz, MS, LMFT, RPT-S™& Hannah Holcomb, LPC, RPT™  Course Description This advanced-level training provides an in-depth exploration of sandtray therapy within the context of play therapy practice. Participants will examine theoretical foundations, techniques, and clinical applications of sandtray work across diverse play therapy approaches, including Child-Centered, Adlerian, Gestalt, Cognitive-Behavioral, and Jungian models. […]

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 […]