Certificate Program  & Distance Video Class Information
2008-09

APT (Association for Play Therapy) Provider # 99-067

Program modules (classes) held at:
KC Play offices, 8015-B Santa Fe, Overland Park, KS  66204

PLAYTALKâ 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 is # 99-067. APPLICATIONS for 2008-09 program currently being accepted.  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. 

WE HAVE OVER 100 GRADUATES OF OUR PROGRAM....

Choices
You can choose from a weekly program (for those local to Kansas City...see more info below) that meets one night a week for 10 months OR you can choose our distance intensive weekend program (for those outside the KC area...see more info below) that meets one weekend a month for 10 months. We even offer some classes through video distance learning (contact us for list).

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 2008-09 program year. NEW CLASSES start in January 2009.


Class Format/Instruction
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.

Instructors
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.

Supervision/Practicum
 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 Theraplay practicum will be an additional weekend commitment (if part of your program) and is scheduled for September 2008 (Thur-Sat).

Graduate Credit Hours
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.

Theraplay Intro Practicum I and Theraplay Intermediate Practicum II all earn 2 graduate hours each.  The graduate credit hour fees apply for these classes as well.

Bonus Benefits 
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.

For more info:
Click here for Certificate Program class schedule  (Aug 08 - May 09)

Click here for application (please do not fax application...fax service is discontinued)

PLAYTALKâ Weekly Program (students local to Kansas City)

Our weekly Certificate program can be completed in 10 months (for the full program). This 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. Click here for map

PLAYTALKâ Distance Intensive Program (for those outside the KC area)

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 (Thur-Sat.).

PLAYTALKâ Video Classes

(See the Video Classes section button at top of page for more info)

Classes listed above in Video format (See chart above under module information) are available for non-contact learning hours and eligible for CE hours in play therapy through our APT provider #99-067.  These classes provide 15 hours in CE credit.

How it works: 

1.  First you order the video, watch it  & take notes with your written materials.

2. Then submit your paper. Each class has a paper to write that must be done after the video has been viewed. The papers are 5-7 pages synthesis papers in which we ask you to practically apply what you learned in the class to your current or future work in the field of play therapy & mental health.  The class materials with each video class contain a syllabus for the class with the more detailed information on these papers, but they are simple papers, NOT research papers.

3. This paper must be then submitted to us for review. Upon receipt back of the paper and the video, your certificate of completion for your CE hours will be sent to you.  You have 30 days to complete the class from the time it is shipped to you.

To order these classes:

1. Go to the Registration page of our website.                                                                                               2. Choose video class option in the list.                                                                                                          3. Enter the name of the class you wish to order into the area for Additional comments.                                   4. Send payment of $350 plus $50 per video/DVD refundable deposit to:
          KC Play Therapy, 7850 Haskell Drive, Kansas City, KS  66106 
5. When payment has been received, we will ship out your class video and materials.                                        6. Watch the video along with your written materials used for notes.                                                                 7. Write your paper  per the guidelines on your syllabus in your class materials.                                               8. Return the video and your paper. We will review your paper within 2 weeks and send out your certificate of completion for your CE hours (APT #99-067).
Your $50 deposit will be returned when video/dvd is received back in acceptable working condition.