Therapist Training Calendar

The Play Cafe – Monthly Lunch and Learn

December 2nd, 12-1 PM,EST

This virtual, one-hour lunch and learn session will be held monthly. Earn one Play Therapy CE while discussing various aspects of play therapy, including techniques, theories, and the process of becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). This is also a great opportunity to network with fellow and aspiring play therapists. Register for this month’s session using the link below!

December TOPIC: Beyond the Behavior: Understanding Sensory Needs in the Playroom

Children often communicate their sensory needs through behavior—constantly moving, crashing, avoiding textures, becoming overwhelmed by noise, or struggling with transitions. But how can play therapists recognize sensory needs versus emotional or behavioral challenges?

In this one-hour Play Therapy Café Lunch & Learn, participants will explore the eight sensory systems and common sensory processing patterns, including sensory seeking, avoidance, over-responsivity, and under-responsivity. Learn how sensory differences impact emotional regulation, behavior, and engagement in play therapy.

Through practical examples, participants will learn to distinguish sensory needs from symbolic play themes and apply sensory-informed play therapy strategies to support regulation and connection. The training will also provide practical ways to help parents understand their child’s sensory needs and support emotional regulation at home.

Learning Objectives

Participants will be able to:

1. Identify the eight sensory systems and recognize common sensory-seeking, sensory-avoiding, and sensory processing differences that may appear in play therapy.
2. Apply at least three sensory-informed play therapy strategies to support emotional regulation, sensory needs, and therapeutic engagement in the playroom.
3. Describe at least three strategies for helping parents understand their child’s behavior through a sensory processing and emotional regulation lens in play therapy and support their child’s needs at home.

CE’S: 1 hour for APT, NBC, ASWB

Cost $10.00

Location: Virtual Event-The Play Cafe- Monthly Lunch and Learn

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