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.
Grievance and Refund Policy
The Center for Counseling and Education, LLC (CFCE) is fully committed to conducting all activities in strict conformance with the American Psychological Association’s Ethical Principles of Psychologists and the National Board of Certified Counselors Code of Ethics. CFCE will comply with all legal and ethical responsibilities to be non-discriminatory in promotional activities, program content, and in the treatment of program participants. The monitoring and assessment of compliance with these standards will be the responsibility of Meg Clark Soriano, MA, LPC, ACS, RPT-S, RST-C/T.
While CFCE goes to great lengths to assure fair treatment for all participants and attempts to anticipate problems, it recognizes that complaints do and will arise. CFCE will do its best to anticipate problems and, when they do present themselves, will attempt to alleviate complaints as quickly as possible.
When a complaint, either verbally or written, is filed with the Education Coordinator, the following guidelines are followed with respect to achieving resolution:
1. Complaints relative to a speaker or workshop leader, contents of instructional materials being presented, or an individual educational style being utilized, the individual voicing disapproval is requested to first address concerns to the presenter. If the presenter is not available, place his/her comments in writing. The Education Coordinator will convey these comments to the speaker while maintaining confidentiality of the complainant.
2. If the complaint concerns a continuing education activity, its content, level of presentation, or facilities in which the event is being held, the Education Coordinator will attempt to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible. If the offered resolution is not satisfactory to the individual filing the complaint, then further action may be taken.
In the latter instance, the individual is requested to place his/her complaint in writing to the attention of the Education Coordinator. The complaint is then reviewed by the Education Coordinator in consultation with the Director. A written response will be issued within 30 days of receipt of the written complaint. Within 30 days of the resolution rendered by the Education Coordinator, the complainant may file a written appeal to the Director. The decision of the Director is final.