The playroom is designed to be a world where the child is in charge of their own experience. But what happens when the paint hits the walls, or a toy is aimed at your head?

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Total permission can feel overwhelming for a child without the safety of structure. This 3-hour workshop explores the art of therapeutic limit-setting within child-centered play therapy—the "walls" that actually allow for deeper freedom. We will move beyond simple "rules" to explore ways of setting boundaries that preserve the child’s dignity, align with play therapy theories, and keep the therapeutic relationship intact.

In this play therapy training, you will learn to:

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1. Balance radical acceptance with the clinical necessity of physical and emotional safety in play therapy.

2. Implement practical play therapy strategies for when a child tests the boundaries of the room.

3. Articulate how to set necessary limits without losing the core nondirective play therapy stance.

4. Identify your own internal triggers as a play therapy practitioner when a child pushes against clinical limits.

 

Whether you are a seasoned play therapist or new to utilizing the sandtray in play therapy, this session provides the tools to ensure your playroom remains a safe, predictable space for healing.

 

Friday, May 29th 2026 9am-12pm PST

Non-contact (on Zoom)

Play therapy credit: 3 Non-contact hours

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Play therapy credit available to mental health professionals & graduate students in a mental health program. Choose the CE track at checkout. All ticket purchasers will receive access to the recording and materials for 30 days after the training.