Course Description

Join us for a powerful, experiential 2-day training designed for mental health professionals who work with children and families. This course provides a comprehensive exploration of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), a developmentally sensitive and respectful therapeutic approach that recognizes and nurtures the innate wisdom and healing abilities of the child.

Through hands on learning, participants will explore the foundational principles of CCPT, build practical skills to implement in sessions, and gain confidence in using play as a therapeutic language.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

Licensed mental health professionals (LPCs, LCSWs, LMFTs, Psychologists) School counselors and child welfare clinicians. Therapists seeking play therapy hours toward RPT credentialing. Professionals working with children ages 3–12

Course Highlights

  • Grounding in the theoretical foundations of Child-Centered Play Therapy

  • Hands-on practice with therapeutic play techniques and child-led sessions

  • Learn to track and reflect play using language that empowers emotional expression

  • Develop core therapist traits: empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard

  • Explore how CCPT supports trauma healing, attachment repair, and developmental growth

  • Earn CE credits approved for NBCC, NASW, APT

Instructor

Roxanne Grobbel, JD, LCSW, RPT-S

Roxanne Grobbel, JD, LCSW, RPT-S has focused her career on trauma treatment as a Certified EMDR Therapist and Consultant, as well as, an Infant Mental Health Specialist and Registered Play Therapy Supervisor. As an EMDRIA approved EMDR trainer and RPT-S, she travels nationally conducting workshops and lectures for clinicians on Trauma, EMDR and Play Therapy. She has been an active advocate for quality services for a diverse range of clients with trauma related disorders. In her clinical practice she helps clients with issues including attachment, depression, anxiety, PTSD, addiction, relationship difficulties, and other trauma related problems. She currently provides intensive trauma treatment as the Clinical Director at 11th Hour Trauma Retreat in Denver, Colorado and her agency, Insight Counseling Center in Boca Raton, Florida. She brings years of experience as a clinician, Clinical Director, University Instructor, and author.

This course will be videotaped and photographed for marketing, future course offerings, and educational purposes. By participating in this course, you are consenting to be recorded.

Course curriculum

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About this course

  • $350.00
  • Dates July 30-31, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
  • 12 CE Credits | NBCC & ASWB | EMDRIA Approved Credits
  • Join us for a powerful, experiential 2-day training designed for mental health professionals who work with children and families.

CE Providers

This program is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please email us if special accommodations are required.

To report a grievance

Please contact Jessica Maloney at [email protected]. Your concern will be reviewed by the Director of Continuing Education and Social Work Consultant. You will receive a response within 24 hours.

Cancellations

Cancellations must be received in writing. The Full amount minus a $30.00 service fee may be refunded up until 30 days prior to commencement of the training. Due to the small size of the training and the time commitment, no refunds, credits or accommodations will be made after that time. The workshop presenter is not responsible for trouble-shooting your internet or computer difficulties. Refunds will not be possible if you are unable to make your wifi work on the day of the workshop.