Trainings for Every Stage of Your Play Therapy Journey

In-person, virtual, and self-paced continuing education opportunities designed for real clinical practice.

Our Training Topics Include:

  • Adlerian Play Therapy Theory & Skills

  • Bereavement and Play Therapy

  • Child Psychopharmacology for Play Therapists

  • Child-Centered Play Therapy Theory & Skills

  • Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy

  • Culturally Responsive Play Therapy

  • Developmental Play Therapy & Ethics of Touch

  • Ecosystemic Play Therapy Theory & Skills

  • Ethical Play Therapy Documentation

  • Ethical Play Therapy Practice

  • Filial & Family Play Therapy Theory & Skills

  • Gestalt Play Therapy Theory & Skills

  • Group Play Therapy Theory & Skills

  • History of Play Therapy & the Therapeutic Powers of Play

  • Integrative Play Therapy Theory & Skills

  • Introduction to Theraplay Theory & Skills

  • Jungian Play Therapy & Sandtray Theory & Skills

  • Play Therapy with Divorce & Family Separation

  • LGBTQ+ Affirmative Play Therapy

  • Liberatory Anti-Oppressive Play Therapy

  • Play Therapy with Victims of Sexual Abuse

  • Playing with ADHD - Theory & Skills Polyvagal Theory in the Playroom

  • Post-traumatic Play Therapy Theory & Skills

Register on our CE-Go Program
Register on our CE-Go Program

Season Pass

Our Season Pass offers the most comprehensive and cost-effective way to experience A Time for Play. Participants may purchase a Season Pass for guaranteed registration to all 20 scheduled Play Therapy trainings offered from Fall through Spring of the upcoming year, ensuring consistent, structured learning without the stress of registering for individual events.

In addition to live training hours, Season Pass holders have the opportunity to complete optional homework assignments worth up to 30 additional hours of non-contact Play Therapy Continuing Education. This allows participants to maximize their learning and make meaningful progress toward their professional goals.

By purchasing the Season Pass, participants save $500 compared to registering for each training individually, making it the best value for those planning to fully engage in the series. Please note that the Season Pass is only available for purchase prior to the start of the season.

While many clinicians choose the Season Pass for its value and continuity, participants also have the flexibility to register for trainings individually based on their schedule and interests. Whether you’re building a strong foundation or advancing your clinical skills, the Season Pass provides a streamlined, high-quality pathway for ongoing growth in play therapy.

Upcoming Live Trainings (In-Person or Zoom)

In-Person Training

Our in-person trainings provide an engaging, hands-on learning experience designed to bring play therapy concepts to life. Sessions are held at the Greater Houston United Way, offering a welcoming and professional space for connection, collaboration, and skill-building.

Trainings run from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break from 12:00–1:00 PM. Each day includes a blend of lecture, demonstration, interactive practice, and group discussion, giving participants the opportunity to not only learn new concepts, but actively apply them in real time.

Whether you’re looking to deepen your clinical skills or connect with a community of fellow practitioners, our in-person trainings offer a dynamic and immersive learning environment.

Virtual (Live Zoom) Training

Our live virtual trainings offer the same high-quality, interactive learning experience as our in-person sessions—accessible from wherever you are. Held in real time through Zoom, these trainings allow participants to engage directly with presenters and peers through discussion, activities, and guided practice.

Sessions follow the same schedule as our in-person trainings, running from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break from 12:00–1:00 PM. Participants can expect a dynamic mix of lecture, video demonstration, interactive exercises, and group dialogue to support meaningful learning and skill development.

Our virtual format ensures you stay connected, engaged, and supported, bringing the energy of live training straight to your screen.

How registration works…

How to Register for a Training

Registering for an A Time for Play training is simple and designed to keep everything you need in one convenient place:

  1. Select Your Training
    Browse our available trainings and choose the session that fits your schedule and learning goals.

  2. Complete Registration
    Click the registration link and complete your purchase through our registration system.

  3. Access Your CE-Go Dashboard
    After registering, you will receive an email with a link to your personal dashboard through CE-Go. This dashboard is your central hub for the training.

  4. Use Your Dashboard for Everything
    Through your CE-Go dashboard, you will be able to:

    • Access training materials and handouts

    • Join your live training (if attending virtually)

    • Complete your post-test and evaluation

    • Track your continuing education credits

  5. Complete Post-Test & Evaluation
    To receive CE credit, participants must complete the required post-test and evaluation directly within the CE-Go platform.

We recommend saving your dashboard link for easy access before, during, and after your training. You can always email admin@atimeforplay.org if you have any questions or problems.