Play Therapy to Empower Black Children Across the Lifespan Workshop Pasadena 10.3.26

Facilitator: April Duncan, DSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™

Training date: October 3rd, 2026 

Session time: 9:00 am-12:15 pm PST 

Location: Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 1972 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA 91103

APT Continuing Education Hours: 3.0 APT Contact CEs 

Description:

Black children and families are often navigating negative race-based experiences on a daily and continuous basis. However, this is often overlooked in the diagnosis and assessment of their moods and behaviors. This webinar will explore important cultural factors to consider in individual, group and family play therapy with Black children and families. Attendees will also review play-based activities to help build rapport and empower Black children dealing with depression, low self-esteem, anxiety and more. Additionally, individuals will review cultural considerations when implementing play-based interventions in the playroom, along with key items to equip in the playroom to promote cultural inclusivity. 

Learning objectives: 

1. Explore play themes that may signal racial trauma in Black youth 
2. Discuss cultural considerations when gaining play therapy buy-in with Black youth and families 
3. Analyze play therapy interventions to empower Black youth 

Agenda: 

• 9:00 am-10:30 am Lecture & experiential learning 
• 10:30 am-10:45 am Break 
• 10:45 am-12:00 pm Lecture & experiential learning 
• 12:00 pm-12:15 pm Q&A and wrap up