Session Title: Supporting the School-Based Play Therapist in Special Education

Facilitator: Kira Collins, MSW, LCSW, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™

Training date: August 15th, 2025 

Training time: 1:30 pm-4:45 pm CST 

Location: 3751 Pennridge Dr Ste 119 Bridgeton MO 63044 

CEs: 3.0 NBCC & APT Contact CEs 

Session Description: 

Balancing the needs and expectations of a school while using play therapy can be difficult. This workshop will help school-based play therapists learn how to support children from preschool to high school by using expressive therapy interventions in individual and group play therapy within a school setting. Participants will also learn how to communicate the effectiveness of play therapy to school staff and administrators, while also exploring how to create play-based universal supports in collaboration with teachers. Additionally, participants will explore play-based interventions and goals that can address common mental health issues in schools including anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more. Special attention will be given to these common issues within the parameters of IEP services. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Create play therapy goals in alignment with Social Work Counseling services conducted through a student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP) 
2. Assess ways to collaborate with teachers to create and implement play-based universal supports for all students 
3. Apply play-based interventions to implement in school settings to address common mental health issues in children supported by IEP services 

Agenda: 

• 1:30 pm-3:00 pm Lecture & experiential learning 
• 3:00 pm-3:15 pm Break 
• 3:15 pm-4:35 pm Lecture & experiential learning 
• 4:35 pm-4:45 pm Q & A/wrap-up

What you'll get:

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

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