Upcoming Events

Preventing Burnout & Developing Unconditional Positive Self-Regard in Child-Centered Play Therapy

Friday, September 19

9:00 am -1:00 pm Pacific Time

Online Webinar

Registration Closed

3 Non-Contact CEs for $85

Deepen your self-understanding and nurture your practice as a child-centered play therapist.  Understand burnout through the core conditions and person-centered theory and explore the relationship between unconditional positive self-regard and unconditional positive regard (the curative factor in CCPT). Learn to identify systemic and societal factors that impact burnout; develop awareness and practices that strengthen unconditional positive self-regard (UPSR); and increase protective factors against burnout in CCPT. Opportunities for connection and community-building with other child-centered play therapists will be provided as part of this webinar. Participants will be invited to send in questions in advance, participate in small group discussions, and participate in expressive art and play-based activities during the webinar.

Participants will be able to:

1.        Describe the relationship between UPR and UPSR in CCPT.

2.        Identify risk and protective factors for burnout as a child-centered play therapist.

3.        Apply 2-3 practices to support UPSR in CCPT.

Location:

Online via Zoom

Schedule:

9:00-10:15 Instructional Time

10:15-10:30 Break

10:30-11:45 Instructional Time

11:45-12:00 Break

12:00-12:30 Instructional Time

12:30-1:00 Community Building & Community Care

 Training Fees

This 3-hour live, online webinar is $85. Registration closes 2 weeks prior to the scheduled webinar.

CE Hours

3 Non-Contact CEs

2  hours - Play Therapy Seminal Theories

1 hour – Play Therapy Special Topics

APT Approved Provider 18-546

Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC is an approved provider for the Association of Play Therapy.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Registration for the webinar is final, and no refunds will be processed. No-shows will not receive a refund or CE credit. Attendees are expected to be present for the entire duration of the training. CEs will only be awarded for full attendance in accordance with APT requirements. Attendees are expected to be present for the entire duration of the training. CEs will only be awarded for full attendance in accordance with APT requirements. Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC reserves the right to cancel this webinar in the event of unforeseen circumstances or if fewer than 10 participants have registered as of 14 days before the start of the program/workshop. If such occurs, Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC will attempt to notify registrants prior to the workshop and refund all registration fees. In all instances, the liability of Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC is limited to refunding such fees.

CCPT 101: Basics in Child-Centered Play Therapy

Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, 2025

 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Pacific Time

In-person! Contact Training!

12 CEs for $320

Registration Closed*

*Email to be added to waitlist!

Children often have difficulty verbalizing their thoughts and feelings, which may produce obstacles for the child therapist or counselor. Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) is a unique evidence-based counseling approach in which the relationship between therapist and child is the foundation for therapeutic change. In CCPT, the healing factor is identified as the relationship between the play therapist and the child. Relationship is based on clear communication between therapist and child, yet the child communicates through play. The therapist provides attitudinal conditions and developmentally appropriate materials to facilitate free expression and self-directed play of the child. In a safe environment, the child moves toward self-enhancing behaviors and ways of being.

This workshop is intended to present step-by-step introductory methods on how to help children accurately express themselves to the counselor in their own language of play. This workshop will offer a process for developing healing relationships with children, as well as help counselors use play therapy to reach treatment goals. Play therapy will be described and demonstrated in detail regarding its use and effectiveness with challenging children who present in both community and school settings. Participants will learn the CCPT treatment protocol as well as actively engage in CCPT skills throughout the workshop experience.

This workshop serves as the introduction to CCPT certification. Participants will earn continuing education credits as well as complete the first educational component toward CCPT certification. Completion of this workshop allows the participant to have a greater understanding of CCPT and begin to practice basic CCPT skills. Participants who wish to practice CCPT as a therapeutic approach will need to complete CCPT 102: Child-Centered Play Therapy Practice and Application. For more information about becoming a Certified CCPT Practitioner, visit the Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas.

Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will describe and demonstrate the use and effectiveness of CCPT in community and school settings.

2. Participants will identify and discuss the use and implementation of CCPT protocol.

3. Participants will demonstrate CCPT skills and attitudes.

4. Participants will describe the historical antecedents of play therapy.

5. Participants will be able to identify appropriate play materials for the playroom. 

6. Participants will be able to identify the procedures for limit setting. 

Speaker:

Dr. Kimberly Jayne LPC, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S™, PMH-C (she/they) is the owner of Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC, a Full Professor of Counselor Education at Saybrook University, and facilitates a community-based play therapy program to provide free play therapy to preschool children and families in Oregon. Kimberly is the Editor of the International Journal of Play Therapy. Kimberly is a Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy Supervisor and Trainer, and Certified Child-Centered Group Play Therapy Supervisor. Kimberly has extensive experience teaching and supervising play therapists, working with children and families in play therapy, and researching and writing about child-centered play therapy.

Location:

3703 SE Cesar E Chavez, Portland, OR 97202

Daily Schedule:

9:00 AM Instructional Time

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45-12:15 pm Instructional Time

12:15-1:15 pm Lunch

1:15-2:45 Instructional Time

2:45-3:00 pm Break

3:00-4:30 pm Instructional Time

Training Fees

This full, 2-day training is $320 per participant. Registration is open August 8, 2025 - September 19, 2025 or until full capacity has been reached.

CE Contact Hours

Completion of CCPT 101 fulfills all CCPT 101 educational requirements towards certification. 

Additionally, you will receive 12 total contact CE hours. For the purpose of Criteria Verification Forms for RPT Credentialing Applications, this training covers:
8 hours of Seminal or Historically Significant Theories, 
3 hours of Skills & Methods, and
1 hour of Culture and Social Diversity

The UNT Center for Play Therapy offers Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) training according to the evidence-based model recognized by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare and Results First Clearinghouse. Training in the evidence-based model of CCPT requires following approved treatment protocols. The UNT Center for Play Therapy advises therapists to consider where they seek CCPT training as some trainings do not teach according to the evidence-based model. For more information on the recognized protocols and training, search Child-Centered Play Therapy at CEBC or PEW. 

We are an approved provider for Association of Play Therapy (APT provider 95-004) and the National Board Certified Counselors (Provider #3016).

Attainment of all levels of CCPT Certification, as well as CPRT-Level 2 Certification and above, require mental health licenses. However, individuals who do not have mental health licenses/are not currently pursuing a mental health licensure are eligible to complete CCPT 101, CPRT 101, and CPRT 102. Additionally, individuals who do not have mental health licenses are eligible to attain certification as a Level 1- Certified CPRT Associate/Parent Educator. PT CE credit is only eligible for mental health professionals or full-time graduate students in the mental health field.

Also, The Center for Play Therapy offers an international CPRT and CCPT certification for mental health professionals working in other countries. The Center for Play therapy ensures that internationally certified CPRT and CCPT therapists are knowledgeable and experienced in CPRT and CCPT, respectively; however, we do not ensure that international therapists are licensed in their field of study. The designation for international certification is Certified I-CPRT and Certified I-CCPT.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Registration cancellation refund requests should be submitted to Kimberly Jayne in writing. The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded only if the request is emailed by midnight on September 19, 2025. No-shows will not receive a refund or CE credit. Attendees are expected to be present for the entire duration of both training days. CEs will only be awarded for full attendance both training days. Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC reserves the right to cancel this workshop series in the event of unforeseen circumstances or if fewer than 10 participants have registered as of 14 days before the start of the program/workshop. If such occurs, Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC will attempt to notify registrants prior to the workshop and refund all registration fees. In all instances, the liability of Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC is limited to refunding such fees.

CPRT 101: Foundations in Child-Parent Relationship Therapy

Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 2025

 9:00 AM-4:30 PM Pacific Time

In-person! Contact Training!

12 CEs for $320

Registration opens Monday, September 15

Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT) is an evidence-based, culturally-responsive intervention with over 35 controlled outcome studies demonstrating its significant beneficial effects on reducing children’s behavior problems, reducing stress in the parent-child relationship and increasing caregiver empathy. CPRT focuses on fostering a secure and attuned caregiver-child attachment and empowering caregivers to make a significant difference in their children’s lives. In this unique approach, professional play therapists experienced in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) train and supervise caregivers to become therapeutic agents in their children’s lives through the use of CCPT principles and skills. Using a format of didactic instruction, demonstration play sessions, required weekly 30-minute play sessions and supervision, caregivers are taught CCPT attitudes and skills to facilitate sensitivity to, and understanding of their child’s underlying needs.

This is a practical “how to” workshop will fulfill partial requirements towards certification as a CPRT Facilitator. Based on the presenters’ experience, demonstrations, and viewing video segments of the inner-workings of a CPRT group co-lead by Dr. Bratton and Dr. Garry Landreth, participants will learn: how to teach child-centered play therapy skills, toys and materials needed, techniques for involving caregivers in the learning process, balancing training and meeting caregivers emotional needs, utilizing group dynamics, and facilitative supervision strategies. CPRT’s substantial evidence base, preventative nature, and relatively brief treatment time frame make this treatment model attractive in today’s mental health climate. CPRT received the 2010 Best Practices in Parent/Family Education Award and was recently recognized by the Donaldson Adoption Institute as the therapeutic parent training model with the strongest evidence base for working with adoptive/foster families. 

*Participants will need the CPRT treatment manual and are encouraged to be familiar with the manual prior to the workshop.

Learning Objectives:

1.  Discuss the rationale for involving parents in children’s therapy. 
2. Role-play teaching caregivers basic CCPT skills.      
3. Describe the appropriate toys for CPRT play sessions. 
4. Describe the structure of CPRT caregiver-child play sessions.        
5. Identify strategies for teaching CPRT concepts and skills within group format.    
6. Identify three group leader skills necessary for effective facilitation of CPRT. 
7. Identify strategies for providing supportive feedback and supervision of video-recorded caregiver-child play sessions.
8. Discuss cultural considerations for applying CPRT.
9. Identify caregiver/child populations for which CPRT is proven effective.       
10. Describe the substantive evidence-base for CPRT.

Speaker:

Dr. Kimberly Jayne LPC, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S™, PMH-C (she/they) is the owner of Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC, a Full Professor of Counselor Education at Saybrook University, and facilitates a community-based play therapy program to provide free play therapy to preschool children and families in Oregon. Kimberly is the Editor of the International Journal of Play Therapy. Kimberly is a Certified Child-Centered Play Therapy and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy Supervisor and Trainer, and Certified Child-Centered Group Play Therapy Supervisor. Kimberly has extensive experience teaching and supervising play therapists, working with children and families in play therapy, and researching and writing about child-centered play therapy.

Location:

3703 SE Cesar E Chavez, Portland, OR 97202

Daily Schedule:

9:00 AM Instructional Time

10:30-10:45 Break

10:45-12:15 pm Instructional Time

12:15-1:15 pm Lunch

1:15-2:45 Instructional Time

2:45-3:00 pm Break

3:00-4:30 pm Instructional Time

Training Fees

This full, 2-day training is $320 per participant. Registration is open September 15, 2025 - October 24, 2025 or until full capacity has been reached.

CE Contact Hours

Completion of CPRT 101 fulfills all CPRT 101 educational requirements towards certification.

Additionally, you will receive 12 total contact CE hours. For the purpose of Criteria Verification Forms for RPT Credentialing Applications, this training covers:
1 hour of History,
7 hours of Seminal or Historically Significant Theories, 
3 hours of Skills & Methods,
1 hour of Culture and Social Diversity.

The UNT Center for Play Therapy offers Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) training according to the evidence-based model recognized by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare and Results First Clearinghouse. Training in the evidence-based model of CCPT requires following approved treatment protocols. The UNT Center for Play Therapy advises therapists to consider where they seek CCPT training as some trainings do not teach according to the evidence-based model. For more information on the recognized protocols and training, search Child-Centered Play Therapy at CEBC or PEW. 

We are an approved provider for Association of Play Therapy (APT provider 95-004), National Board Certified Counselors (Provider #3016), Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (In accordance to Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 30, Rule 681.142), Texas State Board of Social Workers (In accordance with Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 34, Rule 781.509), and Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (In accordance to Texas Administrative Code, Title 22, Part 35, Rule 801.264). 

Attainment of all levels of CCPT Certification as well as CPRT-Level 2 Certification and above require mental health licenses. However, individuals who do not have mental health licenses/are not currently pursuing a mental health licensure are eligible to complete CCPT 101, CPRT 101, and CPRT 102. Additionally, individuals who do not have mental health licenses are eligible to attain certification as a Level 1- Certified CPRT Associate/Parent Educator. PT CE credit is only eligible for mental health professionals or full-time graduate students in the mental health field.

Also, The Center for Play Therapy offers an international CPRT and CCPT certification for mental health professionals working in other countries. The Center for Play therapy ensures that internationally certified CPRT and CCPT therapists are knowledgeable and experienced in CPRT and CCPT, respectively; however, we do not ensure that international therapists are licensed in their field of study. The designation for international certification is Certified I-CPRT and Certified I-CCPT.

Refund & Cancellation Policy

Registration cancellation refund requests should be submitted to Kimberly Jayne in writing. The registration fee, minus a $50 administrative fee, will be refunded only if the request is emailed by midnight on October 24, 2025. No-shows will not receive a refund or CE credit. Attendees are expected to be present for the entire duration of both training days. CEs will only be awarded for full attendance both training days. Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC reserves the right to cancel this workshop series in the event of unforeseen circumstances or if fewer than 10 participants have registered as of 14 days before the start of the program/workshop. If such occurs, Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC will attempt to notify registrants prior to the workshop and refund all registration fees. In all instances, the liability of Kimberly Jayne Counseling, LLC is limited to refunding such fees.