"Why Are You Copying Me?" Effective Use of Reflection in Child Centered Play Therapy
Friday January 2nd 2026
9am-12pm PST
Reflection is often described as “mirroring,” yet many therapists struggle with how to reflect without sounding mechanical, intrusive, or repetitive. This training explores reflection as a relational, regulating, and meaning-making intervention in Child Centered Play Therapy.
Using demonstration, practice, and clinical examples, participants will learn how to move beyond surface-level reflections and use reflection in ways that deepen safety, attunement, and therapeutic presence without interpretation, questioning, or adult-centered meaning.
All ticket purchasers will have view-only access to the recording and materials for 30 days after the live session.
UPDATE: Live training is full, you can purchase access to the recording for 30 days here:
Best Value
"Why Are You Copying Me?" Recording
50
30 days view-only access to the three hour online training "Why Are You Copying Me?" Effective Use of Reflection in Child Centered Play Therapy
Valid for one month
All materials will be available by 5:00 PM (PST) on January 2nd, 2026.
This training is designed for play therapists, clinicians in training, school-based therapists, and caregivers wishing to learn more about how to use reflection.
Meet Your Trainer
About Jen
Jennifer Sims is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Registered Play Therapist™ with nearly 20 years of experience supporting children and families. Known for her engaging, experiential teaching style, she helps parents and professionals turn challenging skills into approachable, hands-on learning.
Jen has advanced training in Child-Centered Play Therapy, Filial Therapy, Gestalt Play Therapy, EMDR for children, and AutPlay. She regularly develops and presents trainings
on non-directive play therapy and related topics, and will be featured at the Sixth Annual Innovative Child Therapy Symposium in 2025.