Play Therapy Essentials: Building Your Child-Centered Toolkit (1)

Play therapy opens a doorway into a child’s inner world—where creativity, symbolism, and emotional truth can unfold in ways that talk alone cannot reach. More than a room of toys, it is a developmentally attuned therapeutic language that empowers children to express what words cannot hold. In this experiential workshop, participants will dive into the principles that make child-centered play therapy a uniquely powerful approach. Through skill-building exercises, demonstrations, and supportive guidance from Dr. Krystyne Mendoza, PhD, LPC, NCC, RPT, attendees will learn and practice core foundational skills essential to child-centered work. This training offers both a strong introduction to play therapy techniques and a clear overview of the path toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist. Join us for an engaging, hands-on learning experience where play becomes the catalyst for meaningful therapeutic transformation.