What’s coming up?
1 - 5 Jun 2026
1 week, 8:00 AM - 5:45 PM
In this online class, you will learn and practice Adlerian play therapy skills and techniques for establishing relationships with clients, exploring clients' life-styles, helping clients gain insight into their lifestyles, and reorienting and reeducating clients. You will also learn the basics of conceptualizing and treatment planning for Adlerian play therapy.
Fri 5 Jun 2026
9:00 AM - 1:15 PM (4 hours 15 minutes)
This workshop uses the dynamics of Mean Girls to examine Adlerian concepts such as mistaken beliefs and significance-seeking, revealing how the pursuit of status often conceals a deeper need for belonging, while guiding participants to help clients transition from social survival to genuine connection within a community.
Adventures in the Play Room: Using Active Games and Challenge Activities in Play Therapy
Cedar Falls
Mon 8 Jun 2026
1 day, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM (9 hours 30 minutes)
A day spent playing and learning adventure therapy techniques for working with your play therapy clients—what could possibly be more fun??
Additional Info
Classes for Certification in Adlerian Play Therapy
Classes needed for certification in Adlerian play therapy are listed by certification level.
Certification Explained
The Adlerian play therapy certification process is spelled out step-by-step here.
Consultation
Consultation is an important step in learning to be a skilled Adlerian play therapist.
Certified Adlerian Play Therapists
These people are certified in Adlerian play therapy and are listed by state.
CEU Information
The Encouragement Zone is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to play therapy. APT Provider 99-055 The Encouragement Zone maintains responsibility for the programs.
