Play Therapy Through the Ages: A Journey into the History and Theories of Play Therapy

Come and learn about the history of play therapy. In this class, you will learn more about the antecedents of the seminal theories that influenced the development of play therapy, how play therapy began, and how it evolved into what it is today.  This course meets the history requirements for earning the Registered Play Therapy credential from the Association of Play Therapy. 

5 live webinar CE hours (non-contact) (Includes 5 hours in history of play therapy) This workshop meets APT's definition of "Live Webinar."

APT Approved Provider 99-055

League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists (LEAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7402. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. League of Extraordinary Adlerian Play Therapists (LEAPT) is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

1. Articulate a definition of what play therapy is and explain it in a way which others can understand.
2. Explain the history and development of play therapy.
3. Identify the basic tenets of the historically significant theories of play therapy (Adlerian, child-centered, cognitive-behavioral, developmental, ecosystemic, filial, Gestalt, Jungian, object-relations, and Theraplay)
4. Explain what makes each seminal and history theory unique and significant.
5. Explain the differences between 4 of the historically significant theories of play therapy.
6. Name a minimum of three historical figures that influenced the field of play therapy

9:00 am - Start

10:45 am - Break #1 (15 minutes)

12:00 pm - Lunch (30 minutes)

1:45 pm - Break #2 (15 minutes)

3:00 pm - End