JFS Play Institute is proud to be an approved continuing education provider by the Association for Play Therapy (APT). We offer high-quality play therapy training throughout the year. Our mission is to expand the reach of play therapy by equipping professionals with practical skills and foundational concepts to support the emotional well-being of children through developmentally appropriate, play therapy approaches. Our experienced Registered Play Therapist–Supervisors (RPT-S ™) can provide supervision toward play therapy credentialing hours.
APT Approved Provider #25-778
JFS Play Institute – Upcoming Trainings
Spring 2026
April 17, 2026: Latinx Children and Families: Play Therapy Intervention and Considerations (In person, Contact Hours OR Virtual, Non-Contact Hours)
COMING SOON: Clinical Supervision in Play Therapy: RPT-Supervision Skills for Competent Practice (In person, Contact Hours OR Virtual, Non-Contact Hours) - $50
Description: This training is designed to help participants understand cultural considerations when working with Latinx children and families. Participants will learn ways to integrate advocacy into play therapy.
Objectives:
Understand cultural humility in play therapy
Discuss cultural considerations when working with Latinx children and families
Apply play therapy skills to create a safe and anti-racist environment
COMING SOON: Clinical Supervision in Play Therapy: RPT-Supervision Skills for Competent Practice
Date: To be announced
Time: 9:00 AM-11:00 AM
Format: In person, Contact Hours OR Virtual, Non-Contact Hours
APT CE Hours: 2 Hours
Cost: $50
Facility name and address: Alexander JFS, 4131 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
Description: This training will give play therapists the background knowledge and tools they need to practice competent, ethical RPT supervision. Participants will learn strategies that both enhance the RPT-supervisee professional relationship and integrate play therapy interventions into supervision.
Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify the foundational principles and competencies of RPT-Supervision.
Apply ethical and legal guidelines to RPT supervision in play therapy.
Demonstrate techniques for integrating play therapy interventions in supervision.
Develop strategies to enhance RPT-supervisee professional development, reflective practice, and self-awareness.
Evaluate RPT-supervisee progress using structured supervision tools and documentation.
Terms & Conditions:
Alexander JFS reserves the right to cancel any of these training in the event of unforeseen circumstances. If such a cancellation occurs, JFS will attempt to notify registrants and offer an alternative training opportunity or refund all registration fees.
Registration refunds must be requested at least 48 hours prior to the class date and only 75% of the purchase price will be refunded.
Registration refunds will NOT be made to registrants who register but do not attend.
Registrants requiring accommodations must submit a medical professional’s note specifying the required accommodations to Jfsplayinstitute@alexanderjfs.org a minimum of 7 days prior to any training for which they have registered.
Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals
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