Trainings
Lunch, Learn, and Let’s Play!
This training is designed for the play therapist in agency, private practice, or school setting who already has a basic understanding of history, rationale, and theory behind Sandtray therapy and would like to increase their skills with advanced training.
When: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 12pm-2pm CST
Where: Virtual
Cost: $60
Led by: Dr. Jennifer Castner, PhD, LPC-MHSP-S, ACS, NBCC, RPT
All Fur and Games
This 2-hour virtual training is designed for metal health clinicians and graduate students interested in incorporating therapy animals into their work. Participants will explore the therapeutic benefits of the human-animal bond, review ethical and legal considerations, and learn best practices for safely and effectively working with therapy animals in clinical environments.
When: Tuesday, July 8, 11 am-1 pm CST
Where: Virtual
Cost: $60
Led by: Dr. Jennifer Castner, PhD, LPC-MHSP-S, ACS, NBCC, RPT
Advanced Sandtray Therapy
This training is designed for the play therapist in agency, private practice, or school setting who already has a basic understanding of history, rationale, and theory behind Sandtray therapy and would like to increase their skills with advanced training.
When: Saturday, May 17 · 9am – 4pm CDT
Where:Trevecca Nazarene University, Quick Lecture Hall (bottom floor of Waggoner Library) 333 Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37210
Cost: Professional Counselor Rate: $120; Student Rate: $80
Led by: Dr. Joni Batts, LMFT, RPT-S
Introduction to Sandtray Therapy
This training is designed for the play therapist in agency, private practice, or school setting who is interested in learning more about the use of sandtray during a play therapy session. We will cover the basic history and rationale, theoretical concepts, and practical implementation of sandtray therapy.
When: Friday, May 16, 2025. 9am – 4pm CDT
Where: Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37210
Cost: $120; Student Rate: $80
Led by: Dr. Joni Batts, LMFT, RPT-S
Introduction to Play Therapy: CCPT Basics and Beyond
This training is designed for the play therapist in agency, private practice, or school setting who is interested in learning about Child Centered Play Therapy. This six-hour training provides an engaging and interactive introduction to child-centered play therapy (CCPT), followed by a deeper dive into advanced CCPT concepts.
When: Saturday, April 12, 2025. 9am – 4pm CDT
Where: Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Rd. Nashville, TN 37210
Cost: $120; Student Rate: $80 (full day); $60; Student Rate: $40 (half day)
Led by: Dr. Joni Batts, LMFT, RPT-S