Presenter: Tatiyahna Richardson, MSW, LCSW 

Session date: September 20th, 2025 

Session time: 9:00 am-2:30 pm CST 

Location: 3751 Pennridge Dr Ste 119 Bridgeton MO 63044

CEs: 5.0 NBCC & APT Contact CEs 

Session Description: 

Mindfulness is not just a catch phrase; it is something that can be naturally embedded into daily life of clients across the lifespan. Mindful play therapy interventions can help increase regulation and decrease stress in children and adolescents. In this workshop, participants will explore the use of mindfulness-based play therapy techniques in Gestalt Play Therapy and Jungian Analytical Play Therapy sessions in individual, group and family play therapy. Additionally, time will be spent exploring the principles of Mindfulness Based Play Therapy and its application in a variety of settings. 

Learning Objectives 

1.  Analyze the use of mindfulness-based play therapy techniques with children and adolescents 
2. Describe the basic principles of Mindfulness Based Play Therapy and its application in the playroom 
3. Discuss the application of mandalas in individual, group and family play therapy sessions.
4. Explain the use of mindfulness-based play therapy activities in Gestalt Play Therapy 
5. Identify mindfulness-based play therapy interventions to promote emotional regulation in children and adolescents 

Agenda: 

• 9:00 am-10:40 am Lecture & experiential learning 
• 10:40 am-10:55 am Break 
• 10:55 am-12:25 pm Lecture & experiential learning 
• 12:25 pm-12:40 pm Break 
• 12:40 pm-2:15 pm Lecture & experiential learning 
• 2:15 pm-2:30 pm Q & A and wrap-up 

What you'll get:

• 5 APT Contact Workshop CEs
• 5 NBCC CEs
• Certificate of Completion

*Course evaluation must be completed to receive CE credits. Certificates will be provided upon completion of workshop and evaluation.