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In-Person Workshop

Friday, March 28, 2025

10:00am-1:15pm

505 N. Main Street Attleboro, MA 02703

$75

This training is approved by ACEP 7275 for 3.0 NBCC Credit Hours

This training is approved by APT provider 23-713 for 3.0 APT Contact CE

Program Description

What if the child doesn’t speak? They’re not playing with me! I’m just not sure what to do when the parent says, please work on ______ with them. How can I not ask questions?

Is this even working?”

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Dive deep into the challenges of child-centered play therapy in this interactive

3-hour workshop. We'll tackle real-world obstacles you face with clients, caregivers, and professionals through open discussion and practical exercises. Walk away with new skills, increased confidence, and a stronger grasp of the Child-Centered Philosophy.

 

Perfect for play therapists looking to level up their practice and feel more prepared in tough therapeutic situations.

 

Learning Objectives

  • Recognize and articulate key challenges encountered in Child-Centered Play Therapy

  • Develop practical strategies to effectively address and navigate these therapeutic challenges

  • Gain specialized insights for utilizing play therapy in working with complex child populations, including those experiencing trauma or exhibiting aggressive behaviors

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About the presenter  

Kristen Melcher is a Clinical Director at a non-profit community-based agency in Southeastern Massachusetts.  She also maintains a private practice specializing in Play Therapy, consultation, supervision, and training called Playfully Connected, LLC. She was introduced to Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) in 2007 and earned her certification through the National Institute of Relationship Enhancement (NIRE) in 2010. In 2019, she further expanded her credentials by obtaining the CCPT-S (Certification in CCPT Supervision) and the RPT-S. Kristen applies a humanistic theoretical orientation in her work with both clients and supervisees, rooted in her strong belief in the Child-Centered Philosophy. Over the years, she has facilitated trainings on CCPT and Directive Play Therapy in various settings, including community organizations, schools, colleges, universities, and at the New England Association for Play Therapy Conference. She is passionate about helping others develop insight within themselves and their clients and believes that children possess an innate ability to heal, learn, and grow through Play Therapy.

SolQuest Therapy Education Center has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7275.  Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. 

SolQuest Therapy Training Institute is solely responsible for the all aspects of the programs.  

SolQuest Therapy Education Center has been approved by the Association for Play Therapy as an Approved Provider 23-713.  SolQuest Therapy Training Institute maintains responsibility got the program.  Play Therapy credit available to mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health program. 

Cancellations and Refund Policy

Live Webinar Events: 

  • Cancellations will be accepted and payments refunded minus credit card processing fees up to two (2) weeks prior to any training event. 

  • Credit for a recorded webinar or future live event will be available to those who cancel up to one (1) week before the event. 

  • If the live event is recorded, registrants who cancel or no show after the 1-week deadline will automatically be provided access to the online webinar (on-demand course).    

In-person Events:  

  • Cancellations will be accepted and payments refunded minus credit card processing fees up to two (2) weeks prior to any in-person event.  Substitutions (someone else attending) or transfer of registration to another training may be requested.  No refunds or partial refunds after that date.

On-Demand Courses: 

  • Refunds, minus credit card processing fees, are available for on-demand course purchases, within 14 days of the time of purchase, if the participant has not accessed any of the course’s materials.  

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