Train with the Minnesota Play Therapy Community!
In Person Contact Training:
Watershed Psychological Services
Somatic Experiential Play Therapy Training
This training focuses on developing skills in Somatic Experiential Play Therapy, including the ability to understand metaphor and the power of play for children as they process their pain and trauma. Skills in being able to identify fight/flight/freeze responses in a child’s body during play will also be addressed. This is a week long intensive training for professionals which includes being able to conduct 7 live play therapy sessions with a child while being supervised with a “bug in the ear” and live coaching from Missy and Sara. See our website for more details HERE!
Bethel University
Play Therapy Certificate
With Bethel University’s unique play therapy certificate, you’ll gain the specialized education you need to become a registered play therapist. Featuring flexible schedules, hybrid courses, and experiential training, this 16-month certificate program will prepare you to advance your career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Ready to get started? Start your free application.
Journey Towards Healing Counseling Center
Integrative Developmental Model of Supervision in Play Therapy Supervision
Come join us on Thu Oct 19 2023 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at 151 Saint Andrews Court #suite 710, Mankato, MN 56001 for an informative and interactive event on the Integrative Developmental Model of Supervision in Play Therapy Supervision. This event is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the latest techniques and strategies in the field of play therapy supervision.
Our expert speaker will cover a range of topics, including the principles of the Integrative Developmental Model, the role of play in therapy, and the importance of supervision in the play therapy process. You'll have the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field, share your own experiences, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in play therapy supervision.
Don't miss out on this exciting event - register today and discover how the Integrative Developmental Model can help you take your play therapy supervision to the next level!
Learn more HERE!
Doing Play Therapy: Interventions for the Playroom
Come join us on Thu Oct 20th 2023, from 8:30 - 4:30 at 151 Saint Andrews Court #suite 710, Mankato, MN 56001 for a fun and experiential in-person workshop, you will learn practical play therapy intervention techniques for building a relationship, exploring clients’ lifestyles, helping clients gain insight, and facilitating them making changes in their behavior, thinking, and feelings. You will learn a model for metaphor design and therapeutic storytelling; art techniques; structured play activities, and dance, movement, and music processes you can use in your play therapy sessions for assessing clients and facilitating movement in their therapeutic process.
Learn more HERE!
Virtual Contact Training:
None listed at this time
Non Contact Virtual Training:
Ann Meehan | Meehan Mental Health Services
APT Approved CE Courses:
Are you an APT Approved Provider and MNAPT member and want to list your training?
Contact the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy HERE with the following information:
Please allow 2 weeks for training to be posted.
Are you a Non APT Member or University that wants to advertise your program?
Contact the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy HERE for pricing.
In Person Contact Training:
Watershed Psychological Services
Somatic Experiential Play Therapy Training
This training focuses on developing skills in Somatic Experiential Play Therapy, including the ability to understand metaphor and the power of play for children as they process their pain and trauma. Skills in being able to identify fight/flight/freeze responses in a child’s body during play will also be addressed. This is a week long intensive training for professionals which includes being able to conduct 7 live play therapy sessions with a child while being supervised with a “bug in the ear” and live coaching from Missy and Sara. See our website for more details HERE!
Bethel University
Play Therapy Certificate
With Bethel University’s unique play therapy certificate, you’ll gain the specialized education you need to become a registered play therapist. Featuring flexible schedules, hybrid courses, and experiential training, this 16-month certificate program will prepare you to advance your career and make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people. Ready to get started? Start your free application.
Journey Towards Healing Counseling Center
Integrative Developmental Model of Supervision in Play Therapy Supervision
Come join us on Thu Oct 19 2023 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at 151 Saint Andrews Court #suite 710, Mankato, MN 56001 for an informative and interactive event on the Integrative Developmental Model of Supervision in Play Therapy Supervision. This event is perfect for anyone interested in learning more about the latest techniques and strategies in the field of play therapy supervision.
Our expert speaker will cover a range of topics, including the principles of the Integrative Developmental Model, the role of play in therapy, and the importance of supervision in the play therapy process. You'll have the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field, share your own experiences, and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and developments in play therapy supervision.
Don't miss out on this exciting event - register today and discover how the Integrative Developmental Model can help you take your play therapy supervision to the next level!
Learn more HERE!
Doing Play Therapy: Interventions for the Playroom
Come join us on Thu Oct 20th 2023, from 8:30 - 4:30 at 151 Saint Andrews Court #suite 710, Mankato, MN 56001 for a fun and experiential in-person workshop, you will learn practical play therapy intervention techniques for building a relationship, exploring clients’ lifestyles, helping clients gain insight, and facilitating them making changes in their behavior, thinking, and feelings. You will learn a model for metaphor design and therapeutic storytelling; art techniques; structured play activities, and dance, movement, and music processes you can use in your play therapy sessions for assessing clients and facilitating movement in their therapeutic process.
Learn more HERE!
Virtual Contact Training:
None listed at this time
Non Contact Virtual Training:
Ann Meehan | Meehan Mental Health Services
APT Approved CE Courses:
- Let's Start from The Very Beginning: Rapport Building, Assessment, and Treatment Planning in Play Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy: Low Cost + Preparation techniques for Telemedicine and Tele-Play
- Playing Through Phase 2: Combining Bibliotherapy and Play Therapy for Phase 2 of EMDR
- Bibliotherapy: Healing Children Through Stories and Play Therapy
- Designing Your Play Therapy Space: From The Playroom to On The Go
Are you an APT Approved Provider and MNAPT member and want to list your training?
Contact the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy HERE with the following information:
- Contact or Non-Contact Training
- Dates and times of the training
- Location
- Trainer and/or sponsoring organization
- Link to APT Approved Course Advertising webpage
- Identify if you want the training advertised in the next MNAPT Email Blast
Please allow 2 weeks for training to be posted.
Are you a Non APT Member or University that wants to advertise your program?
Contact the Minnesota Association for Play Therapy HERE for pricing.
