
Play Therapy Courses
Transform Lives Through the Power of Play
Formally, the Association for Play Therapy (APT) defines play therapy as "the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development."
What is Play Therapy?
Play therapy is a structured, theoretically based approach to expressive therapy that builds on the normal communicative and learning processes of children and has been shown to help them- Become more responsible for behaviors and develop more successful strategies.
- Develop new and creative solutions to problems.
- Develop respect and acceptance of self and others.
- Learn to experience and express emotion.
- Learn new social skills and relational skills with family.
Course Benefits
Mental health professionals can add a set of skills to their repertoire that improves care for children and adults without the ability to verbally express their thoughts and feelings.UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies is an APT Approved Provider of play therapy continuing education. APT Approved Provider: 98-046
Who Should Enroll?
This program is ideal for:- Licensed Therapists
- Therapist Interns
- Allied Health Practitioners
- Professionals working with children, adolescents, and their families.
Classroom type:
Live Online
In-Person
Online
Hybrid

Play Therapy with Highly Sensitive Children
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- $195.00

Play Therapy in Schools
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- TBD

Play Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Affect Regulation
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- $195.00

Play Therapy Across Cultural and Ethnic Groups
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- TBD

Families Fighting and Changing: Play Therapy with Children of Divorce and Remarriage
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- TBD

Gestalt Play Therapy
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- $195.00

Group Play Therapy to Facilitate Play & Social Skills and Self-Regulation
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- TBD

Play Therapy to Help Children Cope with Grief and Loss
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- $195.00

Victims of Ritual Abuse and Child Trafficking: Recognition, Play Therapy, and Symbolic Communication
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- $195.00

Involving Caregivers and Families in the Play Therapy Process
- Units
- 0.50
- Cost
- $195.00