Beyond the Box Play Therapy Training Program

A comprehensive, supportive pathway for professionals seeking confidence, growth, and credentialing in play therapy.

All-in-One Training

Academic instruction and supervision combined into one streamlined professional pathway.

Experiential Learning

Hands-on play therapy training focused on real-world clinical application.

Credential Support

Structured supporting progress toward Registered Play Therapist credentialing requirements.

Compassionate Care You Deserve

A New Way to Train in Play Therapy

After listening closely to the needs and conversations of the play therapy community, Outside of the Box Therapy is thrilled to introduce the Beyond the Box Play Therapy Training Program: a dynamic, all-in-one pathway for professionals who want to confidently and effectively use therapeutic play with children.

This comprehensive program equips clinicians and educators with practical, real-world skills for engaging children through play therapy, while also providing the academic training and supervised instruction required to pursue the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential through the Association for Play Therapy, the leading authority in the field.

Comprehensive Training Highlights

Explore the core components that make the Beyond the Box Play Therapy program dynamic

Foundational Workshops

Build essential play therapy knowledge through three core online workshops designed to prepare participants for advanced learning.

Elective
Trainings

Choose specialized workshops that expand skills, explore new modalities, and enhance clinical practice with real-world application.

Applied
Supervision

Gain practical guidance and feedback through supervised sessions, supporting skill development and RPT credential requirements.

Experiential Learning

Engage in hands-on, interactive activities that translate directly into children’s emotional, social, and communicative growth.

Flexible
Access

Learn at your own pace with online access and adaptable scheduling to fit professional and personal responsibilities.

Professional Growth

Strengthen confidence, competence, and career readiness through a structured, scaffolded training pathway with ongoing support.

WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT

What sets Beyond the Box apart is its streamlined, supportive design. Participants can complete all required components—academic coursework and clinical supervision—within one cohesive program. This scaffolded approach builds confidence, ensures consistency, and supports meaningful professional growth from start to finish.

Unified Pathway

Participants complete academic instruction and clinical supervision together within one intentional program designed for clarity, consistency, and professional development.

Scaffolded Learning

Training progresses intentionally, building skills and confidence over time while supporting clinical competence at every developmental stage.

Ongoing Support

Participants experience guidance throughout the program, fostering professional growth through structured mentorship rather than overwhelming expectations.

Flexible Access

The program offers flexible learning options, allowing professionals to balance training requirements with clinical, educational, and personal commitments.

Designed to support growth

TRAINING STRUCTURE

How the Training Is Structured

To fulfill the 150 hours of academic instruction required for RPT credentialing, participants begin with three foundational online workshops and progressively advance through experiential learning and elective trainings. This flexible structure allows professionals to tailor their learning experience while building confidence, clinical competence, and consistency throughout the training process.

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Foundational Workshops

Core play therapy knowledge and essential skills

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Development & Practice

Experiential learning through hands-on play techniques

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Elective Training Options

Customize learning based on interests and goals

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Learning & Supervision

Clinical application with RPT-aligned supervision

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Online Learning

Training is delivered through accessible online workshops, allowing participants to engage from anywhere while maintaining high instructional quality, interactive learning experiences, and meaningful professional connection without the limitations of travel, rigid schedules, or geographic barriers that often restrict continuing education opportunities.

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Flexible Pacing

The program is intentionally structured to support professionals managing clinical, educational, and personal responsibilities, offering adaptable learning timelines that reduce overwhelm, encourage steady progress, and allow participants to move confidently through training requirements while maintaining balance, focus, and long-term engagement throughout the learning process.

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Accessible Investment

Beyond the Box is designed with affordability in mind, offering flexible payment options that support financial accessibility while maintaining rigorous training standards, ensuring professionals can pursue high-quality play therapy education without unnecessary financial strain or barriers to participation as enrollment options expand.

A Hands-On, Experiential Learning Experience

Every workshop emphasizes play therapy as a powerful tool for enhancing children’s emotional regulation, communication, and social development. Participants engage in both foundational theory and interactive, experiential learning, including hands-on activities that translate seamlessly into clinical and educational settings.

Experiential Play-Based Learning

Participants actively engage in play-based methods that build confidence through direct experience and reflection.

Applied Clinical Skill Development

Training emphasizes practical tools clinicians immediately apply to support children’s emotional regulation and communication skills.

Whole-Child Development Focus

Workshops address social development by strengthening relationships, expression, and emotional growth through therapeutic play.

More Than a Training Program

Beyond the Box isn’t just a training program—it’s a clear, supported pathway to growth, confidence, and credentialing in play therapy.

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