Play Therapy
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Parent’s Guide to Play Therapy
Does My Child Need Play Therapy? What Are the Benefits of Play Therapy? Why Work with a Play Therapist? How Can I Find a Play Therapist Near Me? What is Individual Play Therapy? What is Family Play Therapy? Can Parents Join Play Therapy Sessions? How Will the Play Therapist Keep Me Informed? How Will I Know If Play Therapy Is Working?
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How Can I Find a Registered Play Therapist (RPT)? How Can I Find a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S)? What is the Association for Play Therapy?
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Play Therapy Certificate

Discover the effectiveness of Play Therapy in this dynamic on-demand course. Dive deep into modern research, witness real-world sessions, and master theory and techniques to foster child growth. Transform your practice and change children's lives with the power of play.

Neurodiversity Certificate

Master innovative strategies for young people with learning and developmental differences, drawing insights from multidisciplinary experts in education, mental health, OT, SLP, and neuropsychology. Boost skills, engagement, address sensory and learning challenges, and much more.

PlayStrong Play Classes

Elevate your play skills with our virtual classes, taught by our very own play experts. Bring more joy and stronger emotional skills and competence to the kids you care about for parents, educators, and anyone else who works with children. Catering to all skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Services
The Center for Connection

The Center for Connection's integrative, collaborative network of professionals represents a unique model in direct response to the needs expressed by individuals and families.

The Center for Connection and Neurodiversity

The Center for Connection and Neurodiversity champions the uniqueness in each of us. The CFCN stands on six pillars: Identity, Accessibility, Inclusion, Advocacy, Community & Connection.

The PlayStrong Institute

PlayStrong Institute is the premier resource hub for parents and professionals seeking comprehensive knowledge on Play Therapy.

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Theory & Principles
These topics offer an overview of the major theories and foundational principles associated with various models of Play Therapy.
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What is Play Therapy? Types of Play Therapy Developmental Models and Play Embracing Neurodiversity Parent-Child Attachment Trauma Informed Care Infant Early Child Mental Health

What is Play Therapy?

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Types of Play Therapy

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Developmental Models and Play

Embracing Neurodiversity

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Parent-Child Attachment

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Trauma Informed Care

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Infant Early Child Mental Health

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