Looking to fulfill those hard-to-find Special Topic on parent involvement or Seminal Theory hours? This section dives deep into the essential role of parents in Child-Centered Play Therapy while also providing an in-depth look at Filial Therapy — a powerful approach that bridges the gap between therapist and caregiver, empowering parents to become therapeutic agents in their child’s healing journey. This section is all about effectively involving parents in the therapeutic process — from understanding their child’s play themes to providing constructive feedback and guidance. Learn how to engage caregivers as allies in the therapy process, while maintaining the child’s autonomy and therapeutic space. From cultural sensitivity to trauma-informed strategies, we’ll cover how to adapt CCPT techniques to ensure every child feels valued, respected, and understood. Get ready to think outside the box and tap into your creativity as a play therapist.

Welcome to Book Club!

What a FUN and interactive way to learn. In this hybrid training experience, you will …. 

📕 Purchase the book "Child Centered Play Therapy" by Rise Vanfleet, et al.. It is now yours to keep and refer to for

guidance.

🏡 Read the assigned section 3 (Parent Involvement) at home (2 non-contact APT & NBCC CEs)

🍎 Complete an exam (80%+) to earn your reading CE certificate

☕️ 1. Join a live group discussion (2 contact CEs) in person at Ridgetop Coffee & Tea 21631 Ridgetop Cir, Sterling, VA

20166 (Fri. July 11, 2025 9:45-11:45 EST)

-OR-

👩🏻‍💻 2. Join a live group discussion (2 non-contact CEs) via Zoom (Fri. July 11, 2025 9:45-11:45 EST)

🤓 After completion, receive 4 total NBCC & APT CES

🎓 Discussion certificates are awarded the same day; reading certs follow exam completion

"Involving Parents in Child-Centered Play Therapy"

– 2 CE for reading / 2 CE for discussion = 4 total NBCC & APT CE

Learning Objectives

By the end of this section, participants will be able to:

1. Explain the importance of parent involvement in Child-Centered Play Therapy.

2. Identify strategies for introducing parents to the principles and structure of CCPT.

3. Demonstrate ways to provide constructive feedback to parents without compromising the child’s therapeutic space.

4. Discuss techniques for maintaining confidentiality while involving parents in the therapeutic process.

5. Develop strategies for helping parents understand play themes and symbolic communication as part of the CCPT process.

6. Evaluate the role of parent consultation sessions in supporting a child’s therapeutic progress in CCPT.

📗 Section 3 of Book Discussion: Parent Involvement

Friday, July 11 | 9:45–11:45 AM EST

Virtual Live Stream CEs (ZOOM)

2 non-contact APT & 2 NBCC CE

-OR-

In Person:

2 Contact APT & NBCC CE 

Ridgetop Coffee & Tea: 21631 Ridgetop Cir, Sterling, VA 20166

Agenda (Eastern Time) 9:45 -11:45am

9:15 - 9:45  Grab a cup of coffee and breakfast and get to know other therapists (optional)

9:45-10:45 Discuss Begins! Talk about the assigned reading with one another

10:45-11:45  Game night style activity to explore topics of reading

11:45  Book club is over! Feel free to stay at the coffee shop as long as you want.

Reading BEFORE Class CEs

2 NBCC CE (after exam)

2 APT non-contact CE (after exam)

$99 this 5 CE section only OR

$346 for ALL sections (20 total CEs) save $50!