Welcome to the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Externship Consultant Training Program!

The Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Externship Consultant Training Program is designed to offer a clinically-rich learning environment as well as introduce potential Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Consultants to the SPTI programming. During the Externship, externs have the opportunity to learn while getting a preview of the Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant experience before making a full commitment.

Externs will be supported in deepening their SPT consultation skills, especially centered on facilitating group consultation at the Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy level. As Externs move through the program, they will also receive orientation to the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute’s values-driven systems and protocols. In addition, Externs will earn 26 CE credits by participating in and successfully completing the Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program. These credits can be utilized in a number of ways, including renewal of your Certified SPT credential!

During the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Externship Consultant Training Program, Externs will have the opportunity to participate as consultants for one round of the six-month Online Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program while receiving additional training and support before and during the program. Once the program is completed, and after a discussion of readiness with the Program Consultant Coordinator and Supervisor Trainer, participants may have the opportunity to move into a paid independent contractor position as a Synergetic Play Therapy Consultant. As an SPT Consultant supporting the Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy program, the consultant will complete 5 more rounds of the Level 1 program. 

Need Help? “Who to Contact When”:

You have a team of people here to make being an SPT Consultant as easy as possible for you!

  • Corinne Elms, Program Consultant Coordinator, corinne@synergeticplaytherapy.com
    • Any administrative related questions!
    • Admin Check-in needs, questions about role expectations, program policy questions, etc.
  • Mili Shoemaker, Supervisor Trainer, mili@synergeticplaytherapy.com
    • Any questions related to clinical support!
    • Student issues, content-related questions, support with experientials, etc.
  • Kylie O’Brien, Program Director, info@synergeticplaytherapy.com
    • Any questions related to your online learning account/access, Membership access, or SPT Credential Renewal/Recertification
    • Support with student financial questions
  • Lisa Dion, Operations Director, operations@synergeticplaytherapy.com
    • Any questions related to your timesheets, contracts, or other HR items.

You may use this link to review the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute Externship Consultant Training Program Information Sheet.