Join us for a discussion and guidance on navigating play therapist supervisee assessment, focusing on due process and respecting complexity. The workshop will offer both practical application and shared wisdom through experience and discussion.

2 meetings—Mondays May 4th & 11th, 2026 from 10:00-12:00 EST, Live via Zoom

Facilitator: Dr. Elyssa B. Smith PhD, LPC, RPT-S, ACS

Learning Objectives:

1.      Define the three phases of play therapy training (Beginner, Post-Graduation/Internship, and Advanced) and the developmental characteristics of supervisees at each level.

2.     Demonstrate knowledge of the three core APT play therapy competencies: Knowledge and Understanding of Play Therapy, Clinical Skills, and Professional Engagement.

3.      Identify the appropriate evaluation methods for assessing play therapy competencies at each supervisee level

4.     Demonstrate a structured approach to guide supervisees toward meeting the requirements for RPT credentialing through competency-based assessment.

6 Non-Contact CEs available ((Play Therapy Supervision specific)); APT & NBCC

Join us for the Play as Ancient Wisdom series, a live Zoom event held every week for three consecutive sessions. This series is designed to help play therapists and psychotherapists explore their personal styles and perspectives. Participants will learn about the significance of play and creativity as ancient wisdom.

3 meetings—Wednesdays June 8, 15, & 22, 2026 from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM EST, Live via Zoom

S 1: Creativity and Creative Growth June 8th; S2: Play and Seasonal Alignment—June 15th; S 3: Wellness & Career Longevity—June 22nd

Learning Objectives:

1. Identify and articulate their personal therapeutic style and perspective as play therapists or psychotherapists.

2. Explain the historical and cultural significance of play and creativity as forms of ancient wisdom across human development and civilization.

3. Describe the relationship between seasonal cycles, the rhythms of the natural world, and their influence on play, well-being, and therapeutic practice.

4. Analyze how cyclical patterns in nature parallel cycles of growth, rest, and renewal in personal and professional life.

5. Develop a personal wellness philosophy that draws upon the principles of play and ancient wisdom to support long-term career sustainability and longevity.

6. Apply rhythm-based and creativity-centered strategies to enhance both personal well-being and clinical effectiveness.

7. Construct an individualized plan for cultivating ongoing playfulness and creativity as tools for professional self-renewal.

12 Non-Contact CEs Available (APT & NBCC).