"I'm Literally So Good at This!"
Identifying and Working with Shame in the Child-Centered Playroom
Online
Saturday April 11th 2026
9am-12pm PST
1pm-4pm PST
Part of the Play Therapy for the People series, this 3-hour zoom training helps clinicians recognize how shame shows up in play themes, understand the protective functions beneath these behaviors, and respond in ways that preserve dignity and strengthen a child’s sense of worth.
While aimed at therapists learning to deepen their understanding of Child-Centered Play Therapy, this training is open to parents, Allied professionals, and other people who care about kids.
In the child-centered playroom, shame often hides behind confidence, bragging, perfectionism, or silliness. When a child insists, “I’m literally so good at this!” we may be witnessing a protective response to feeling vulnerable, inadequate, or exposed.
Grounded in Child-Centered Play Therapy principles, participants will learn practical ways to track, reflect, and stay relationally present as children move from defending against shame toward experiencing themselves as capable, valued, and enough.
Live Trainings
Saturday April 11th, 2026
9am-12pm PST
1pm-4pm PST
All live event ticket purchasers will receive access to the recording and materials for 30 days after the live training.
Purchase the Recording
Recording and materials will be available by the end of the week following the training.
If the live training is full or you can't make the time, you can purchase access to the recording here:
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 was featured at the Sixth Annual Innovative Child Therapy Symposium in 2025.