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Explore upcoming play therapy workshops designed to deepen skills, expand clinical understanding, and provide experiential learning opportunities. Each training supports professional growth, practical application, and confidence while meeting educational requirements for clinicians and educators nationwide.

Foundations of Play Therapy (Online)
  • 25 academic hours
  • Offered quarterly-January, April, July, October
  • Link provided once registered
8‑week online foundational play therapy course is designed to meet the Association for Play Therapy (APT) requirements for foundational training
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March 21- Ethics in the Playroom
  • 8 hours | 9am–6pm
  • Location: Outside of the Box Therapy
Participants will explore common ethical dilemmas related to boundaries, confidentiality, mandated reporting, documentation, caregiver involvement, cultural humility, and neurodiversity-affirming practice in this dynamic and interactive workshop. Designed to meet the Association for Play Therapy (APT) requirements.
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April 18- Filial Play therapy
  • 8 hours | 9am–6pm
  • Location- Outside of the Box Therapy
This Filial Play Therapy course is grounded in the foundational work of Drs. Bernard and Louise Guerney and is designed to train clinicians in coaching caregivers to become effective therapeutic agents in their child’s life. Participants will learn the core principles of filial therapy, including child-centered play skills, therapeutic limit-setting, reflective responding, and structuring special playtimes to strengthen attachment, improve emotional regulation, and reduce behavior challenges. Designed to meet the Association for Play Therapy (APT) requirements.
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Fall 2026 trainings

Upcoming Workshops & Courses

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

SCLLR Provider #4699 · APT Approved Provider #25-804

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.

$250per 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.

$250per person

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Online CE course · Self-paced

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.
  • 25 APT continuing education hours
  • Required textbook, not included: Doing Play Therapy by Terry Kottman & Kristin Meany-Walen

$150$200Early-bird through Oct 31

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Enroll and pay on our course site

Questions? Call (864) 597-9493. By registering, you agree to our cancellation and refund policy.

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