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Upcoming workshops & courses

In-person workshops in Gaffney and a self-paced online course, all approved for APT continuing education.

  • APT Approved Provider #25-804
  • SC LLR Provider #4699

Fall 2026

On the calendar

Workshops count toward the 150 academic hours in the Beyond the Box pathway, and anyone can register for a single workshop for CE.

In person · 8 APT contact hours

Filial Play Therapy Workshop

  • Friday, November 6, 2026
  • 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Outside of the Box Therapy, 206 W. Meadow St., Gaffney, SC

Also included in the Beyond the Box workshop bundle. Bundle participants, call (864) 597-9493 to reserve your seat.

$250 per person

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In person · 8 APT contact hours

Trauma-Focused Integrated Play Therapy

  • Saturday, November 7, 2026
  • 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Outside of the Box Therapy, 206 W. Meadow St., Gaffney, SC

Back-to-back with Filial Play Therapy on Friday, Nov 6. Attending both days? Register for each workshop.

$250 per person

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Online CE course · Self-paced · 25 APT CE hours

Foundations of Play Therapy

Build a strong clinical foundation in play therapy, from theory and the therapeutic powers of play to core skills you can bring into session right away. Designed for counselors, social workers and other mental health professionals.

100% virtual. Start anytime and work at your own pace.

Required textbook, not included: Doing Play Therapy by Terry Kottman & Kristin Meany-Walen.

$150

Early-bird through Oct 31, then $200

Enroll online

Enroll and pay on our course site

Also in the catalog

More workshops coming

These workshops are part of the pathway’s 150 academic hours. Dates are posted here as they’re scheduled, and newsletter subscribers hear first.

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  • Ethics in the Playroom8 hrs
  • Neurodiversity in the Playroom8 hrs
  • Playing in the Schools8 hrs
  • Trauma in the Playroom16 hrs
  • Play Diagnosis & Assessment8 hrs
  • Psychodynamic Play Therapy8 hrs
  • Expressive Media & Sandtray16 hrs

Before you register

Cancellation & refund policy

We understand that unexpected situations can come up. To keep things fair and clear, this policy applies to all participants who aren’t on a payment plan.

If you cancel

  • More than 30 days beforeFull refund, minus a $25 fee
  • 15–30 days before50% refund
  • Less than 15 days beforeNo refund

Transfers

You can transfer your registration to another participant up to 7 days before the workshop at no charge.

Transfers within 7 days of the workshop may have a $25 processing fee.

If we cancel

If we cancel or reschedule a workshop, you’ll get a full refund, or you can move your registration to a future workshop.

No-shows & special cases

Missing a workshop without notice isn’t eligible for a refund.

Exceptions, such as medical emergencies, are considered case by case at the organizers’ discretion.

By registering for a workshop, you agree to this cancellation and refund policy.

Training for your whole pathway

Save with a bundle

Working toward your RPT? The Instruction Package and Professional Bundle cover all 150 academic hours. Taking workshops one at a time may cost more overall.