Date: January 31st, 2026
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm, Lunch from 12:00-1
Presenter : Jasmine Berger
Time: 6 Hours
Location: 1310 Papin Street, St. Louis MO 63103
Description:
Working with kids and not sure where to start? Wanting to use play to engage and work with children, but are unsure how? This workshop will give you an in-depth introduction to play therapy. We will look at the therapeutic powers of play and help you to gain an understanding of how and why play therapy works. We will focus on directive play therapy and learn play-based interventions to use with children to help them express themselves and learn social-emotional skills. We will also discuss the role of a play therapist, including how to be culturally humble and responsive.
Objectives
Describe the Foundations and History of Play Therapy
Analyze the Therapeutic Powers of Play
Identify the Essential Components of a Play Therapy Room
Demonstrate Play Therapy Interventions Through Role-Play
Explore Cultural Humility in Play Therapy Practice
Select Developmentally Appropriate Play Therapy Interventions Across the Lifespan
Schedule
9:00-10:30 Lecture and experiential learning
10:30-10:45 break
10:45-12:00Lecture and experiential learning
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Lecture and experiential learning
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:15 Lecture and Experiential Learning
4:15-4:30 Question and answer
Date: January 31st, 2026
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm, Lunch from 12:00-1
Presenter : Jasmine Berger
Time: 6 Hours
Location: 1310 Papin Street, St. Louis MO 63103
Description:
Working with kids and not sure where to start? Wanting to use play to engage and work with children, but are unsure how? This workshop will give you an in-depth introduction to play therapy. We will look at the therapeutic powers of play and help you to gain an understanding of how and why play therapy works. We will focus on directive play therapy and learn play-based interventions to use with children to help them express themselves and learn social-emotional skills. We will also discuss the role of a play therapist, including how to be culturally humble and responsive.
Objectives
Describe the Foundations and History of Play Therapy
Analyze the Therapeutic Powers of Play
Identify the Essential Components of a Play Therapy Room
Demonstrate Play Therapy Interventions Through Role-Play
Explore Cultural Humility in Play Therapy Practice
Select Developmentally Appropriate Play Therapy Interventions Across the Lifespan
Schedule
9:00-10:30 Lecture and experiential learning
10:30-10:45 break
10:45-12:00Lecture and experiential learning
12:00-1:00 Lunch
1:00-2:30 Lecture and experiential learning
2:30-2:45 Break
2:45-4:15 Lecture and Experiential Learning
4:15-4:30 Question and answer
