PLAYTALK® Play Therapy Certificate Program

KC Play provides a 150 hour instructional and/or supervision practicum play therapy certificate program to assist mental health professionals complete the requirements for pursuing status as a Registered Play Therapist through the Association for Play Therapy (APT). Our APT provider number is # 99-067.

Full program cost is $3900. This includes 150 hours of instruction, practicum supervision, Attachment Intro Practicum, books and materials and sandtray kit for Sandtray class AND free workshop trainings while in the FULL program. 

APPLICATIONS for 2010 program currently being accepted.

--  PLAYTALK® Weekly Certificate Program

• One night a week for 10 months

          Our Weekly Certificate Program meet one night a week 10months (for the full program) which includes all 150 hours of instruction required by APT and supervision (350 client contact hours) done by a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor through our practicums. We meet one night (Monday) a week for 4 hours (6:00 -9:30 pm class and 5-6 pm practicum) with breaks for holidays, spring break, etc. Our instruction modules cover all the required areas set forth by the APT requirements for becoming an RPT/RPT-S.

Our office is conveniently located at 8015-B Santa Fe, Overland Park, KS  66204.
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Our training facility in St Louis is at the Office of Heather Block Play Therapy.
5224 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, MO 63126

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-- PLAYTALK® Distance Intensive Program (for those outside the KC area)

• One weekend a month for 10 months

          Our Distance program meets one weekend a month (Friday and Saturday) for 9 months.  Class instruction takes place each day from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm. A lunch break occurs mid way through the training time (approximately 1:30 pm). 
          Practicum/supervision in completed at the beginning of each day (8:30-10:30 am) prior to instruction module for those taking this component. Your clients will be maintained at your current employment site, though our playroom is available for use if needed. Video taping of client sessions may be needed for supervision in Practicums.
          The Theraplay practicum will be an additional weekend commitment (if part of your program) and is scheduled for September 2008 (Thu-Sat.).

We will design an individualized program that meets your needs, takes into account any training you have already completed, includes play therapy supervision if needed...whatever components you need to reach your Registration as a Play Therapist. No need to repeat or pay for training and supervision already done.

Now accepting applications for 2009 program year.
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Our programs provide a short-term completion plan for busy professionals. And because we understand you have work, family and life to keep you busy, our program is simple with little work...no books to read, no projects to complete, only a 4-page synthesis paper at the end of first two modules and sandtray project after sandtray class. This means very little extra time outside your class. Our instruction format includes lecture, hands on experiential techniques/practice, video and live demonstration in class. We provide a fun, relaxed, but professional atmosphere to learn.

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Our instructors teach the classes providing the wealth of experience and knowledge they have gained in the over 30 years combined experience they have. We limit our classes to 10 -15 students each so you can get the individualized attention you deserve. Our instructors include licensed professional counselors, licensed clinical social workers, registered play therapist supervisors, certified drug/alcohol counselors, and a nationally certified counselor. Guest instructors may also be utilized in certain modules to enhance the learning experience.

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Supervision that meets APT requirements is called Practicum in our program due to the graduate credits that can be earned through the University of Saint Mary-Overland Park. Client contact hours for supervision are done with your own clients at your own job and  then cases reviewed with your play therapy supervisor. If you can video tape clients, super!  If not, we provide opportunities in our program to meet the face to face client supervision requirements of APT. Our office is also available for use if needed to see clients.

The Attachment Play Therapy Practicum will be an additional weekend commitment (Thu-Sat)  (if part of your program) .
 

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And if you want or need graduate credit hours for your program, we have a cooperative agreement with University of St. Mary in Overland Park that earns you 1 credit hour per class or practicum for only $75 per credit hour.  
Graduate credit fees will be in addition to the full program tuition fees.
Graduate credit hours will cost $75 per hour and here will be a one time $10 application fee to the University of Saint Mary.
Graduate credit hours are optional for each student.

Attachment Intro Class earns 2 graduate credits
 

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1. FREE TRAININGS:

Students enrolled in our full program may attend any other KC Play therapy regular* training for FREE during the course of their enrollment...an added bonus. *(does not include special speakers or Theraplay 4 day trainings)

2. POST PROGRAM DISCOUNTED TRAINING RATES:

Program graduates will receive continued discounted rates for continuing education regular workshops through KC Play Therapy after graduation.
 

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