History and Theory of Play Therapy/Art Therapy Jan. 11, 12, 25 & 26, 2025

Virtual Classroom: Only students enrolled in or graduated from a graduate mental health program are eligible to receive APT CE hours. Clinical supervision is provided for supervisees to reach eligibility for Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S). The Certificate program also integrates, play therapy, art therapy, dance, movement, and other creative approaches. […]

Advanced Treatment Models January 11-12, 2025

Description This class is designed to provide an overview of the specialized models of counseling for behavioral health environment that provide services to co-occurring mental health and addiction interventions. The purpose of this class is to provide information and instruction into those advanced models so that clinical supervisors will have the basic knowledge required to […]

Trauma Informed Care January 11-12, 2025

Description This course will introduce professionals to the concept of trauma informed care. Professionals will also increase their awareness on how trauma impacts functioning. You can expect ways traditional treatment can increase the sense of safety. Also, you will learn how to incorporate trauma-informed practices into substance use disorder treatment with diverse populations (military veterans, […]

Motivational Interviewing January 17-19, 2025

Description: Prereq: Addiction Counseling Skills “Motivational interviewing is a client‐centered collaborative style of conversation designed to strengthen a person’s motivation for and commitment to change. MI is counselor‐guided in that the counselor is skilled at managing ambivalence, eliciting change‐talk and honoring the client’s autonomy about taking the next step toward a commonly agreed-upon goal” (Miller […]

Advanced Case Conceptualization January 18-19, 2025

Description: Virtual Classroom Client motivation and commitment to treatment begins with the assessment and diagnostic phase that typically occurs at intake. This course will consider the differences between screening and assessment and the use of assessment instruments. The class will educate the students about components of the clinical assessment such as a biopsychosocial interview, assessing […]

Clinical Supervision I January 24-26, 2025

Description Clinical supervision is the process by which the clinical practice provided by the counselor is evaluated and either modified or approved by the supervisor, providing a bridge between the classroom and the clinical work. Clinical supervision is a central organizing activity that integrates the program mission, goals and treatment philosophy with clinical theory and […]

Treating Diverse Populations January 25-26, 2025

Description Virtual Classroom: Addiction counselors work to improve people’s lives by identifying and treating the effects of substance abuse disorders. Addiction counselors may work with people from the general public or they may specialize in specific populations, such as gender specific, persons involved in the criminal justice system, families, LGBTQIA, veterans and the opioid overuse […]

Methods and Techniques of Play/Art Therapy February 8, 9, 22, & 23, 2025

Virtual Classroom: Only students enrolled in or graduated from a graduate mental health program are eligible to receive APT CE hours. Clinical supervision is provided for supervisees to reach eligibility for Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S). The Certificate program also integrates, play therapy, art therapy, dance, movement, and other creative approaches. […]

Multicultural Play Therapy/Art Therapy March 8, 9, 22, & 23, 2025

Virtual Classroom: Only students enrolled in or graduated from a graduate mental health program are eligible to receive APT CE hours. Clinical supervision is provided for supervisees to reach eligibility for Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S). The Certificate program also integrates, play therapy, art therapy, dance, movement, and other creative approaches. […]

Music Therapy Course March 15, 2025

Music Therapy is a specialized field that uses music to address physical, emotional, cognitive, and social needs of individuals of all ages. It is an evidence-based practice that can be applied in various settings such as hospitals, schools, rehabilitation centers, and community programs. In a Music Therapy course, students will learn about the therapeutic use […]

Family Play Therapy/ Art Therapy April 12, 13, 26, & 27, 2025

Only students enrolled in or graduated from a graduate mental health program are eligible to receive APT CE hours. Clinical supervision is provided for supervisees to reach eligibility for Registered Play Therapist (RPT) or Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S). The Certificate program also integrates, play therapy, art therapy, dance, movement, and other creative approaches. At the […]

Trauma & Abuse Play Therapy/ Art Therapy May 10, 11, 24, & 25, 2025

This is a four-day class focusing on Trauma and Abuse. This certificate program integrates, play therapy, art therapy, dance, movement, and other creative approaches. At the School, students will learn to do play therapy with adolescents, adults, couples, and families. Five (5) classes are required for the certificate. A qualified play therapist is able to […]