Building Blocks: Directive Play Therapy Techniques
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Play Therapy Training
APT Approved Provider 15-439
“Building Blocks: Directive Play Therapy Techniques”
In a small group so that you have time for practice and questions!
Monday, November 9, 2026
Registration Fee: $110 (Early Bird! Register before September 15, 2026 for a discounted rate of $95 )
9:30 am – 12:45 pm
Center for Counseling and Education
50 S. Maple Ave. Marlton, NJ 08053
Presented by: Rachel Hutnick, LPC, ACS, RPT-S
3 Contact Play Therapy CEs
APT Approved Provider #15-439
This program is approved to provide 3 contact APT and NBCC CEs
Center for Counseling and Education, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7528. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Center for Counseling and Education, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
APT Approved Provider 15-439
About this Workshop
This workshop delves into the dynamic and integrative approach of directive play therapy, incorporating the latest advancements in play therapy. Participants will explore foundational principles and practical applications of Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy, gaining a deeper understanding of the child’s world. The program includes interactive lectures, case studies, and hands-on experiential activities designed to enhance therapeutic skills and foster personal growth.
Feedback from Participants
Rachel’s wealth of knowledge and desire to share her knowledge is so inspiring!
Rachel’s experience, realistic approach, and sense of humor made the training engaging. So great!!
Rachel was very engaging, and I appreciated how she integrated the material with real-life examples/scenarios. The material was a helpful review of directive techniques and was helpful in creating a foundation for treatment planning and goal setting. I also loved the timing of the workshop! It was long enough to feel helpful, but short enough to fit into my work week. Monday morning was also a great time for me! The length/scheduling of this felt very doable and sustainable to me, and I would for sure be open to taking more workshops that are structured this way.
The clinical examples were all excellent; I liked the different activities facilitated and the processing time provided after the activity.
I appreciated the interactive nature of the program and showing/engaging in the skills being taught.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the rationale for implementing directive play therapy with child and adolescent clients.
- Identify 3 directive play therapy approaches.
- Explain how to apply directive play therapy interventions to meet treatment goals.
- Demonstrate 5 directive play therapy interventions
Target Audience:
Licensed Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Psychologists. Master’s level students are also welcome to attend.
Registration Fee: $110
Registration may be canceled with a full refund (minus credit card processing fees) by contacting info@cfcenj.com with this request a minimum of 30 days prior to Day 1 of the workshop.