Date: August 29th, 2026
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm
Presenter : Jasmine Berger
Time: 6 Hours
Location: 1310 Papin Street, St. Louis MO 63103
Description:
This workshop will introduce you to child-centered play therapy. Child-centered play therapy is child-led and can be an incredibly powerful tool. We will dive into the theory of child-centered play therapy and the evidence behind this approach. We will learn how to use facilitative responses in sessions and the ways to practice presence with children. We will also learn ways to use child-centered play therapy with families to help strengthen connections and decrease adverse behaviors. You will walk away with tools and information you can put to use in your practice with children and families.
Objectives
Discuss the basic principles of nondirective play therapy
List 4 facilitative responses used in child centered play therapy
Use role play to practice child-centered play therapy skills
Identify the use of play themes to assess progress in child-centered play therapy
Analyze the use of filial therapy with various presenting problems.
Explain therapeutic limit setting in the playroom
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
play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals
Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge your grievance within 5 business days.
Review: The Social Work Consultant, in collaboration with other staff as needed, will review the details of the grievance.
Consultation: Discussions may be held with relevant parties (e.g., course instructors, facility management) to address the concern.
Outcome: A resolution will be determined, and you will be informed of the decision within 10 business days. Possible resolutions include:
No action if the grievance is unsubstantiated.
Partial refund or course credit if the grievance is valid.
Content or procedural changes for future courses, if necessary.
The following refund policy applies to all training events:
Non-refundable fee: $25 of your registration fee is non-refundable.
60+ days before training: You may request a refund minus the $25 non-refundable fee.
Less than 4 weeks before training: You will receive a 50% credit toward another training within the next 18 months.
Less than 2 weeks before training: No refunds will be provided.
No-show: If you do not attend the training, you are not eligible for a refund.
Training cancellation: If Bud to Bloom cancels the training, you will receive a full refund, including the non-refundable fee.
Natural disasters: In the event of a natural disaster that cancels a training, Bud to Bloom will refund all but the $25 registration fee.
Certificates of completion will be emailed to participants within 7-14 days after the training. If you do not receive your certificate, please email info@budtobloomplaytherapy.com with “Certificate” in the subject line. Include your registration name, training title, and trainer’s name. If necessary, replacement certificates are available for $25, and will be processed within 48 hours of the request.
We keep copies of your records for 7 years after the workshop in our Google Drive. If you would like a copy of these records, or have any other concerns related to our continuing education programs, please contact info@budtobloomplaytherapy.com. We will send an initial response within 48 hours and your records within 5 business days.
Please note that as of May 2026, we are no longer an ACE approved provider. All trainings before this date are approved by ACE. From May 2026 onward, our workshops are approved for CE credits by NASW MO & APT.
Date: August 29th, 2026
Time: 9:00am-4:30pm
Presenter : Jasmine Berger
Time: 6 Hours
Location: 1310 Papin Street, St. Louis MO 63103
Description:
This workshop will introduce you to child-centered play therapy. Child-centered play therapy is child-led and can be an incredibly powerful tool. We will dive into the theory of child-centered play therapy and the evidence behind this approach. We will learn how to use facilitative responses in sessions and the ways to practice presence with children. We will also learn ways to use child-centered play therapy with families to help strengthen connections and decrease adverse behaviors. You will walk away with tools and information you can put to use in your practice with children and families.
Objectives
Discuss the basic principles of nondirective play therapy
List 4 facilitative responses used in child centered play therapy
Use role play to practice child-centered play therapy skills
Identify the use of play themes to assess progress in child-centered play therapy
Analyze the use of filial therapy with various presenting problems.
Explain therapeutic limit setting in the playroom
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
play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals
Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge your grievance within 5 business days.
Review: The Social Work Consultant, in collaboration with other staff as needed, will review the details of the grievance.
Consultation: Discussions may be held with relevant parties (e.g., course instructors, facility management) to address the concern.
Outcome: A resolution will be determined, and you will be informed of the decision within 10 business days. Possible resolutions include:
No action if the grievance is unsubstantiated.
Partial refund or course credit if the grievance is valid.
Content or procedural changes for future courses, if necessary.
The following refund policy applies to all training events:
Non-refundable fee: $25 of your registration fee is non-refundable.
60+ days before training: You may request a refund minus the $25 non-refundable fee.
Less than 4 weeks before training: You will receive a 50% credit toward another training within the next 18 months.
Less than 2 weeks before training: No refunds will be provided.
No-show: If you do not attend the training, you are not eligible for a refund.
Training cancellation: If Bud to Bloom cancels the training, you will receive a full refund, including the non-refundable fee.
Natural disasters: In the event of a natural disaster that cancels a training, Bud to Bloom will refund all but the $25 registration fee.
Certificates of completion will be emailed to participants within 7-14 days after the training. If you do not receive your certificate, please email info@budtobloomplaytherapy.com with “Certificate” in the subject line. Include your registration name, training title, and trainer’s name. If necessary, replacement certificates are available for $25, and will be processed within 48 hours of the request.
We keep copies of your records for 7 years after the workshop in our Google Drive. If you would like a copy of these records, or have any other concerns related to our continuing education programs, please contact info@budtobloomplaytherapy.com. We will send an initial response within 48 hours and your records within 5 business days.
Please note that as of May 2026, we are no longer an ACE approved provider. All trainings before this date are approved by ACE. From May 2026 onward, our workshops are approved for CE credits by NASW MO & APT.
