*This webinar is LIVE

Presenter: Ebony Hutchinson, MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist™

Session date: August 23rd, 2025

Session time: 9:00 am-4:30 pm CST

CEs: 6.0 APT Non-Contact CEs/ 6 NBCC CEs

Session description: Technology can be a touchy subject among play therapists, as many struggle with the comfort of integrating electronics into their playroom. However, this non-contact webinar will challenge professionals to respect the inclusion of generational trends in the playroom such as video games, virtual reality and apps. Participants will explore important ethical considerations when introducing technology into individual and group play therapy sessions, as well as best practices for teleplay therapy sessions. The workshop will also explore the use of sand tray, art and game play therapy activities to implement in teleplay therapy sessions with adolescents and teens. 

Learning objectives: 

1. Discuss ethical considerations in implementing technology in the playroom
2. Explain best practices in teleplay therapy sessions
3. Use technology with play-based interventions in the playroom
4. Identify video games to use in play therapy sessions with clients of all ages
5. Analyze the use of virtual reality in play therapy sessions
6. List ways to use virtual sand tray in play therapy sessions

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-1:00 pm Lunch break 
• 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Lecture & experiential learning
• 2:30 pm-2:45 pm Break 
• 2:45 pm-4:15 pm Lecture & experiential learning
• 4:15 pm-4:30 pm Q & A and wrap-up 

What you'll get:

• 6 APT Non-Contact CEs
• 6 NBCC CEs
• Certificate of Completion

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