For Professionals

Play Therapy Workshops in St. Louis

Grow your confidence. Deepen your impact. Learn the power of play.

Upcoming Play Therapy Workshops in St. Louis

Whether you're new to play therapy or ready to take your skills to the next level, our play therapy trainings and professional development are designed to meet you where you are—with practical tools, expert guidance, and a community that cares.

You became a child therapist to make a difference, but working with kids takes more than good intentions. It takes specialized training, mentorship, and practical tools to meet children where they are and create lasting change. At Bud to Bloom Play Therapy, we believe that therapists deserve the same compassion and support they give to others. Our professional development for child therapists’ offerings are rooted in lived experience, research, and years of clinical work with children and families. We’re not just teaching theory—we’re walking with you through the messy, magical world of play-based healing.

Ready to grow your play therapy skills?

Join our next training and learn how to bring healing, connection, and confidence to your work with children.

What We Offer

  • Intro to Play Therapy Workshops: Get grounded in the theory and learn how to connect with children through play.

  • Advanced Trainings: Deepen your skills in areas like trauma-informed play, attachment-based play therapy, and school-based interventions.

  • Hands-On Tools You Can Use Tomorrow: Leave each session with activities, language, and confidence to use immediately.

  • Connection-Driven Learning: Our trainings are warm, inclusive, and often incorporate reflection, community support, and Q&A time.

  • APT-Approved & ASWB CE Credits
    All workshops are Association for Play Therapy & Association of Social Work Boards approved for continuing education hours.

Why Bud to Bloom?

  • Taught by working therapists who specialize in play therapy

  • Inclusive and trauma-informed, with a focus on real-world application

  • Designed to help you feel as equipped as you are compassionate

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Bud to Bloom Play Therapy, #2173, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 5/5/25-5/5/26. Social workers completing this course receive 3 [type] continuing education credits.

For any questions, or to request accommodations please contact info@budtobloomplaytherapy.com

Refunds and Grievances:

At Bud to Bloom Play Therapy, our goal is to provide an effective learning experience for all participants. If you experience any difficulties related to registration, course content, materials, facilities, technological resources, or any other course-related issues, you are encouraged to bring them to our attention as soon as possible. We aim to address grievances through open dialogue to reach fair and balanced outcomes for all parties involved.

Grievance Submission
Grievances should be submitted in writing via email to info@budtobloomplaytherapy.com with “Grievance” in the subject line. A confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours acknowledging receipt of your grievance.

The Continuing Education Team Consists of:

Jasmine Berge, LCSW  ~ Director of Education Services: jasmine@budtobloomplaytherapy.com 314-314-9961

Molly Rush, LCSW ~ Social Work Consultant: molly@budtobloomplaytherapy.com 

314-314-9961

Grievance Resolution Process
Upon receipt of a grievance, the following steps will be taken:

  1. Acknowledgment: We will acknowledge your grievance within 5 business days.

  2. Review: The Social Work Consultant, in collaboration with other staff as needed, will review the details of the grievance.

  3. Consultation: Discussions may be held with relevant parties (e.g., course instructors, facility management) to address the concern.

  4. 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.

Refund Requests
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.

Non-Receipt of Certificates
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.

Miscellaneous Issues
For any other concerns related to our continuing education programs, please contact inf@budtobloomplaytherapy.com.