Reflective Supervision in Play Therapy
This three-hour presentation explores how Reflective Supervision/Consultation (RS/C) can strengthen play therapy supervision through reflection, curiosity, and playfulness. Topics include the supervisory relationship, use of self, parallel process, and the influence of culture and power. Supervisors will learn ways to incorporate play and creative expression into supervision to deepen reflection, explore emotional responses, and support professional growth and accountability.
Learning Objectives: After successful completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Describe three principles of Reflective Supervision/Consultation that support the development of play therapists.
- Explain how use of self and parallel process influence play therapy and the supervisory relationship.
- Identify three ways to incorporate play and creative expression into reflective supervision to deepen awareness and support play therapists’ professional growth.
3 APT Non-Contact CE | Intermediate| Play Therapy Special Topics, Play Therapy Cultural and Social Diversity Topics
In the spirit of holiday giving, NEAPT is delighted to offer this complimentary 3-hour virtual training as our gift to the play therapy community and a thank-you for your continued support!
About our presenter: Dana Hillman-Sabato is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ with over 16 years’ experience in children’s behavioral health and specializes in trauma, attachment, and early relational health. An Infant Mental Health Mentor-Clinical and PMH-C, she integrates play and relationship-based approaches to support children and caregivers. Dana serves as President of the New England Association for Play Therapy.
VIRTUAL: This will be a virtual meeting. NEAPT requests that video cameras be on and participants be visible throughout the presentation to facilitate engagement. Participants will be awarded APT Non-Contact CE upon successful completion of a post test.
Please note that this virtual training will not be recorded, and live attendance is required. Space is limited.
Cancellation Policy: All cancellations must be requested in writing and received no later than December 1, 2026. Substitutions (someone else attending) may be requested.
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