Certificate Program
2009 Class Information

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. APPLICATIONS for 2009 program currently being accepted.

You can choose from a weekly program that meets one night a week for 10 months (for those local to Kansas City...see more info below)

OR

you can choose our distance intensive weekend program  that meets one weekend a month for 10 months. (for those outside the KC area...see more info below)

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.
NEW CLASSES start in August 2009.
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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.

Now accepting applications for 2009 program year.
NEW CLASSES start in August 2009.
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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.

Now accepting applications for 2009 program year.
NEW CLASSES start in August 2009.
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Now accepting applications for 2009 program year.
NEW CLASSES start in August 2009.
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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 Theraplay practicum will be an additional weekend commitment (Thu-Sat)  (if part of your program) .
 

Now accepting applications for 2009 program year.
NEW CLASSES start in August 2009.
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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.

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.
 

Now accepting applications for 2009 program year.
NEW CLASSES start in August 2009.
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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.
 

Now accepting applications for 2009 program year.
NEW CLASSES start in August 2009.
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PLAYTALK® 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.
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PLAYTALK® 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 (Thu-Sat.).

Now accepting applications for 2009 program year.
NEW CLASSES start in August 2009.
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