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July 16, 2026
Congrats to Certified SPTer Brian Keating on His New Book
Congratulations to Certified SPTer Brian W. Keating on his soon-to-be published book, Adventures in the Digital Playroom: The Seven Guiding Principles for Using Minecraft in Play Therapy, which is available for pre-order now. This book reframes Minecraft as a therapeutic tool grounded in play therapy and neuroscience, supporting clinicians with emotions, trauma, grief, and family screen-time work.
SPT Community Membership members can learn more about this topic in Brian’s recorded webinar on “being with” children in Minecraft. Not a member? Learn more at SPT Certified Community Membership. Brian was also a guest on a Lessons from the Playroom podcast episode. Listen to learn practical interventions, therapeutic themes, and ways to communicate Minecraft’s value to caregivers.
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