Training & Education

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Our in-depth Professional Trainings center around topics related to mental health, child development for therapists, teachers, social workers and small business owners. These trainings range in the information provided: 1. Introductory; 2. Intermediate; 3. Advanced

Community Trainings at RPT focus on providing general information on a variety of topics, such as those related to mental health, parenting, education and wellness. These trainings are open to all attendees.

Professional Trainings

Looking for a dynamic, informative and hands-on training?

We've got you covered! Sign up for a training below.

(All times listed are Eastern Standard Time)

Registration for all trainings ends 72 hours before training begins.

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Play Therapy Intensive Series

Limited to 3 participants, this intensive, hands-on training series will cover the following areas in depth over four, 3-hour sessions. Take as a complete series or individually. Each session includes lunch and an optional 30-minute "lunch and learn" RPT-S facilitated group supervision session after the training ends.

Session 1: Foundations of Play Therapy

Session 2: Assessments & Clinical Documentation in Play Therapy

Session 3: Play Therapy Interventions In Action

Session 4: Professional Relationships, Legal Matters & Ethics in Play Therapy

Training Cost Per Session: $60.00

Optional Expertly Curated 40-Item Play Therapy Starter Kit $150.00

CEs for this training are not offered at this time, however LPCA and APT Provider/Training approval applications are currently in development. CEs are not guaranteed until approval is received. Currently, a certificate of completion without CE credit will be provided at the end of the training.

Upcoming Training Dates, Times and Location:

Location: Lithia Springs, GA

Registration closes 72 hours before training session date

Session 1: The History, Foundation & Theories of Play Therapy

Monday, August 25, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Session 2: The Play Therapy Treatment Process, Assessments & Clinical Documentation

Friday, August 29, 2025, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Session 3: Play Therapy Interventions In Action, Childhood Related Problems & Diagnoses

Monday, August 25, 2025, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Session 4: Professional Relationships, Diversity, Legal Matters & Ethics in Play Therapy

Friday, August 29, 2025, 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

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Teaching Through Student Trauma

Webinar: Learn about the effects of trauma on learning, behavior and social interactions. Learn effective educator response interventions for children in traumatic response. After the training opens, the webinar link & password will be emailed to all registered participants. You have 30 days to complete the training.

Training Cost: $15.00

Registration is Now Open

This training is open to all GA-PDS registrants. It is approved by GaPDS. To receive credit, register through GaPDS using the following Training Code:

TG-BFTS-112905 or Session/Course Code: S-24890