Inviting Parents to Play Using Attachment-Centered Play Therapy

Inviting Parents to Play Using Attachment-Centered Play Therapy

Parents are a powerful force in a child’s life. Inviting them into the play therapy process is essential for creating lasting change. But let’s face it—this isn’t always easy! Many clinicians, both new and seasoned, struggle with how to effectively involve parents in therapy sessions.

This dynamic course with Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S, will equip you with the skills and confidence to build strong alliances with parents while integrating them into play therapy. Using the Attachment-Centered Play Therapy model, you’ll explore the hows, whys, whens, and what-to-dos of parent-child play therapy. 

You’ll also uncover practical interventions to foster attachment and connection while reflecting on the roadblocks that might arise in your own practice. It’s all designed to help you deepen your understanding of parent-child dynamics, empowering you to create meaningful change for families.

Get ready to play, reflect, and transform your approach to parent involvement in therapy!

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What: A 1-hour home study course teaching the Attachment-Centered Play Therapy model, exploring the hows, whys, whens, and what-to-dos of parent-child play therapy. 

Where: Wherever you are!

When: You will have access to this course for 365 days from the date of purchase. Access to this course and its content will expire at that time.

Inviting Parents to Play Using Attachment-Centered Play Therapy Learning Objectives:

  • Evaluate how to introduce and maintain parent involvement in play therapy
  • Learn Attachment-Centered Play Therapy techniques that parents and children can do together inside and outside of the play therapy session
  • Increase clinical understanding of attachment theory and different attachment styles that impact a parent’s ability to engage and be involved in their child’s treatment

Cost: $35 each

Or get this course as a part of a bundle and Save! Purchase it here: 2025 Play It Forward Symposium!

*All proceeds from this course will be donated to the Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation and will go toward future scholarships and the Foundation itself. Registrations for this course are handled by the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute.

The Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation, a non-profit organization, is dedicated to helping make play therapy trainings accessible and affordable to clinicians worldwide, as well as to fund research initiatives in Synergetic Play Therapy. Discover ways to donate to scholarship funds and current research projects by visiting the Synergetic Play Therapy Foundation website.

Presenter: Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S

Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S, is a renowned clinical supervisor, international speaker, and acclaimed play therapist. As the author of best-selling books like “Attachment Centered Play Therapy,” she brings unparalleled expertise to the field. With a wealth of experience as a play therapist and professor, Clair has significantly impacted the lives of numerous children and families. Recognized for her contributions, Clair is a sought-after expert in media, frequently sharing insights on children and family issues at both local and national levels.

CE Credit Hours: 1 CE Credit Hour, NBCC Content Areas: Counseling Theory/Practice and the Counseling Relationship, Human Growth and Development

Synergetic Play Therapy Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7450. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Synergetic Play Therapy Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Synergetic Play Therapy Institute is also an Approved Provider for the following associations:
*Australian Play Therapists Association (APTA) Approved Provider
*British Columbia Play Therapy Association (BCPTA) Approved Provider 23-01

Continuing education credit hours may be awarded to graduate-level counselors or students enrolled in a graduate-level mental health program. If you do not qualify for continuing education credit hours and would like to receive a certificate of completion for this course please contact the Institute directly.

Refund Policy: Fees are non-refundable, but are transferable to other courses. You will not receive CE credit hours for this course should you choose to transfer your enrollment to another course. Please contact the Institute should you have any questions or concerns. 

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