Program Details
Date(s)
March 2026
3/26, 3/27, 3/28
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Location
108 Greentree Rd.
Unit C
Turnersville, NJ 08012
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Presenter
Demi Banchs, MA, LPC, RPT™
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Please note that registration closes seven days prior to the start date of the program or once maximum capacity is reached, whichever comes first.
Program Description
This program explores the transformative impact of child-led play therapy, emphasizing how allowing children to direct the play fosters emotional expression, self-regulation, and problem-solving skills. Participants will learn practical strategies to create a safe, supportive environment that encourages child-led exploration. The program also highlights the theoretical foundations that underpin child-led approaches, helping therapists understand the evidence-based principles that guide this work.​
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This course is designed for social workers, counselors, psychologists, and other mental health professionals who work with children and families.
Learning Objectives
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Explain the three central constructs of person-centered theory—phenomenal field, self, and person—and analyze their relevance within the context of play therapy.
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Describe the four "Be With" attitudes proposed by Dr. Garry Landreth.
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Explain the role of state-dependent functioning in play therapy and how it influences a child’s capacity for engagement, connection, and integration.
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Describe how principles of neuroplasticity support the use of child-led play as a developmentally appropriate and healing intervention.
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Apply the principle of specificity to select play therapy interventions that directly support the child’s current neurodevelopmental and emotional needs.
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Recognize behavior as a form of communication and demonstrate how to respond with curiosity and attunement rather than control or correction.
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Identify the steps to providing an attuned therapeutic response in the playroom.
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Discuss multicultural considerations in playroom setup, including how materials, language, and environment can reflect and honor a child’s identity and lived experience.
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Evaluate the importance of therapist self-awareness in child-led play and demonstrate the ability to identify and respond to personal needs to support presence and co-regulation.
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Explain the benefits of child-led play therapy.
CE Credit
Play Therapy
18 APT Contact CE Credits
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This event is sponsored by Children’s Trauma Healing Center. Children’s Trauma Healing Center is approved by the Association for Play Therapy to offer continuing education specific to play therapy (APT Approved Provider No. 24-7490)
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Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals & graduate students in a mental health program.
Primary Areas of Instruction
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Play Therapy Seminal or Historically Significant Theories
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Play Therapy Skills and Methods
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Play Therapy Special Topics
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Play Therapy Cultural and Social Diversity Topics
Social Work
Children’s Trauma Healing Center, provider # 2430, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
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ACE provider approval period: 07/22/2025–07/22/2026.
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Social workers completing this course receive 18 clinical continuing education credits.
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Counseling
Children’s Trauma Healing Center, provider # 2430, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit.
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ACE provider approval period: 07/22/2025–07/22/2026.
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​Many state counseling boards accept ACE-approved providers for continuing education credit; however, participants are encouraged to check with their individual state licensing boards to confirm eligibility for credit.
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Please Note: To receive credit, participants must attend the full program and complete all required components, including the course evaluation and posttest. CE certificate will be automatically issued upon completion of all course requirements.
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Please contact us with any questions regarding continuing education credit eligibility.
agenda
This schedule is based on Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Discount Opportunities
We’re committed to making high-quality training accessible to those supporting children and families. A limited number of discounted registrations are available for this program. All discounts require approval prior to registration and must be obtained by contacting us directly.
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Group Discount
For teams from the same organization:
10% off for groups of 3–4 participants
15% off for groups of 5 or more participants
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To qualify, participants must register together.
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Student Discount
Students currently enrolled in a master’s-level graduate program in a mental health profession (e.g., professional counseling, school counseling, social work) are eligible for a 15% discount.
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Proof of current enrollment is required.
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Service-Based Discount
Therapists are eligible for a 20% discount if they meet any of the following:
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Accept Medicaid clients
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Work in a nonprofit setting clinically serving children and families
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Serve as a school counselor or social worker in a Title I school
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Verification of employment or licensure status is required.
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To inquire about a group, student, or service-based discount, please contact us, info@cthcnj.com, prior to registering. If approved, you’ll receive a custom discount code to apply at checkout.
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Discounted spots are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Please note: Discounts cannot be combined. If eligible for multiple discounts, the highest applicable discount will be applied. Previously provided coupons for attending workshops cannot be combined with other discounts.
PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE
A 3-month payment plan is available for those who prefer to pay in installments.
A 5% processing fee, calculated based on the original registration fee before any discounts are applied, will be added to the total.
The first payment is due at the time of registration, with the remaining two payments scheduled monthly.
All payment plans must be requested and approved in advance, and no later than 5 months prior to the program start date.
Reach out to info@cthcnj.com for payment plan approval.
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Missed Payment Policy
If a scheduled payment is missed and not successfully processed within seven days of the due date, you will be unenrolled from the event. In such cases, any amount you have paid to date will be refunded minus any credit card and platform processing fees incurred.
For all grievances, questions, accommodation requests, or additional information, please contact us at info@demibanchs.com.