JFS Play Institute is proud to be an approved continuing education provider by the Association for Play Therapy (APT). We offer high-quality play therapy training throughout the year. Our mission is to expand the reach of play therapy by equipping professionals with practical skills and foundational concepts to support the emotional well-being of children through developmentally appropriate, play therapy approaches. Our experienced Registered Play Therapist–Supervisors (RPT-S ™) can provide supervision toward play therapy credentialing hours.
APT Approved Provider #25-778
JFS Play Institute – Upcoming Trainings
Spring 2026
February 27, 2026: Psychotropic Medications: Why Play Therapists Should Care and What They Need to Know (In Person: 3 Contact hours OR Virtual: 3 Non-contact hours)- $75
COMING SOON: Clinical Supervision in Play Therapy: RPT-Supervision Skills for Competent Practice (In person, Contact Hours OR Virtual, Non-Contact Hours) - $50
Description: Aaron H. Fink, MD was trained in and practices play therapy. His child psychiatry fellowship included a weekly psychopharmacology seminar, but because the program was so biased against using medications in children, he only wrote 3 prescriptions during the two year program. With a more open view and advances in clinical research, psychopharmacology now plays a prominent role in his treatment of children. The presentation will help play therapists learn what they need to know about child psychopharmacology so they can better help their young patients and collaborate more effectively with psychiatrists.
Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Describe the value of combining psychotropic medication and play therapy
Describe potential negative impacts of combining psychotropic medication and play therapy
Develop basic knowledge about the psychotropic medications most commonly used in treating children
COMING SOON: Clinical Supervision in Play Therapy: RPT-Supervision Skills for Competent Practice
Date: To be announced
Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Format: In person, Contact Hours OR Virtual, Non-Contact Hours
APT CE Hours: 2 Hours
Cost: $50
Facility name and address: Alexander JFS, 4131 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
Description: This training will give play therapists the background knowledge and tools they need to practice competent, ethical RPT supervision. Participants will learn strategies that both enhance the RPT-supervisee professional relationship and integrate play therapy interventions into supervision.
Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify the foundational principles and competencies of RPT-Supervision.
Apply ethical and legal guidelines to RPT supervision in play therapy.
Demonstrate techniques for integrating play therapy interventions in supervision.
Develop strategies to enhance RPT-supervisee professional development, reflective practice, and self-awareness.
Evaluate RPT-supervisee progress using structured supervision tools and documentation.
Terms & Conditions:
Alexander JFS reserves the right to cancel any of these training in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such a cancellation occurs, JFS will attempt to notify registrants and offer an alternative training opportunity or refund all registration fees.
Registration refunds must be requested at least 48 hours prior to the class date and only 75% of the purchase price will be refunded.
Registration refunds will NOT be made to registrants who register but do not attend.
Registrants requiring accommodations must submit a medical professional’s note specifying the required accommodations to Jfsplayinstitute@alexanderjfs.org a minimum of 7 days prior to any training for which they have registered.
Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals
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