Synergetic Play Therapy™ Certification

Description

The course begins with four days together in community (this year we’ll be offering the first retreat online). Halfway through the course, we will reconvene for an additional four and a half days.  During the program (with the exception of December and January), the course will be conducted twice a month via live webinar. The Certification process includes six one-hour supervision sessions (after concluding your introductory course) and nine one-hour supervision sessions during the course with an SPT Supervisor for a total of 15 supervision hours. These sessions are designed to help you integrate and deepen your learning. And, if you’d like, you can meet the supervisors here.

Course Details: 

When and Where: Certification Dates 2020 – 2021

Please note that attendance at all webinars and retreats is required. You may choose to attend the retreats in Boulder/Denver, Vancouver, or Melbourne, but both retreats must be attended at the same location.

*The first retreat will be online! When you apply, you’ll receive an email about the logistics. Please see above – When and Where: Certification Dates 2020-2021 for more details.

What You Will Learn… Participants will gain a greater understanding and KNOWING of the below listed topics in Synergetic Play Therapy, as well as an in-depth look at the neuroscience and research behind the model. We ask therapists to go within to further ask the question, “Who am I?” with the understanding that as the authentic self emerges, therapists can increase their capacity to facilitate deeper and more complex processes within the child. Therapists will also learn the details of the application of SPT theory while given the opportunity to fine tune their skills. Subjects that will be covered include:

• What drives human behavior? Why do we do what we do?
• Developing Interoception- the 8th sense
• Regression and Non-verbal states
• The mirror neuron system process
• Developing the capacity to become the External Regulator
• Understanding the mind and the projective process
• Working with parents in the playroom
• A deeper understanding of nervous system regulation
• How to attune to your clients
• Developing Dual Awareness
• Memory and Trauma
• Working with Emotional Flooding
• SPT in groups and families
• Translating the play to parents
• Accessing emotional age
• Directive SPT interventions
• Working with sensory challenges
• And so much more!

Learning Objectives by Class: SPT Certification Objectives by Class

Credits: 87 APT CE Credits* (51 Contact and 36 Non-Contact)

*Synergetic Play Therapy Institute, APT Approved Provider 09-264.  For an understanding of which credits can be used towards your RPT or continuing education, please contact APT for the most updated requirements. Also, please note that Play therapy credit may not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.

Cost: 2020 – 2021 Rates

* Take advantage of the Early Bird Rates. You can save up to $550 (USD), $650 (CAD) or $650 (AUD) off the full cost of the course for a massive discount!!

Do you love research? Does the idea of writing a research paper inspire you? If so, contact us about our Research Scholarships (US $1500 or currency equivalent) and make this awesome training even more affordable!! Ready to submit your proposal? You can do so by downloading and completing this form.

Refund Policy: Due to the many unknowns of COVID-19, we are offering a full refund (minus the cost of any pre-supervisions that may have occurred) for this course if cancellations are given at least one month from the start of the students first retreat. Cancellations received within one month before the start of the students first retreat will forfeit the cost of all of the pre-supervision (US $600, CAD $788, or AUD $865).  Cancellations once the class begins will forfeit the full payment of the course. If an emergency situation arises, please contact the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute to discuss the situation.