Friday, 12/12/25 9am-12pm
Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) fall under the umbrella of behavioral therapy and have some common goals, but differ in their core philosophies and techniques. Understanding the differences in these modalities is important when creating and implementing play therapy interventions with a purpose. In this presentation, we’ll begin by reviewing the history of CBT and what is considered the “third wave” of CBT, ACT. We will explore the theoretical differences between these two modalities and focus on engaging participants in hands-on CBPT and ACT focused interventions in play therapy to integrate our understanding of how CBPT and ACT can intentionally be incorporated in the play therapy room.
Identify 3 theoretical differences between Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Describe concepts from Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy (CBPT) and how they present in a play therapy session.
Describe concepts from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and how they present in a play therapy session.
Identify 4-5 directive play therapy interventions utilizing CBPT and ACT concepts.
Identify 3 mindfulness based play therapy techniques.
When: 12/12/25 9am-12pm
Where: 8700 Menchaca Rd, Suite 704, Austin, TX 78748
Credits: 3 Contact CEs
Fee: $90
Rosalie Piedra is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™, and Certified Sandtray Therapist in Austin, TX. She is a proud Bobcat with a Master’s Degree in Professional Counseling from Texas State University. Her professional background includes over 10 years working with children and families as a teacher and former school counselor conducting play therapy groups, skills groups, individual counseling lessons, and crisis support. Rosalie specializes in children and teens around issues of anxiety, attachment, divorce/ blended families, grief and loss, trauma, and complex trauma. Rosalie currently has her own private practice in South Austin, Mindful Connections Counseling, PLLC.
Rosanna Worthington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Supervisor and a certified TraumaPlay® therapist, currently completing her Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. She is in private practice with Mindful Connections Counseling in South Austin, where she works exclusively with children and adolescents. Rosanna is deeply committed to involving parents and caregivers as active partners in the therapeutic process. Rosanna specializes in supporting families navigating attachment concerns, adoption-related challenges, trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety. Her integrative approach draws from Theraplay®-informed techniques, Child-Centered Play Therapy, TraumaPlay®, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and ecotherapy practices. Prior to entering private practice, Rosanna spent 11 years as a school social worker in public education settings.
Carolyn Moreau is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is currently completing her Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential. Carolyn uses Child-Centered Play Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Theraplay-informed, trauma-informed, and mind-body practices. She specializes in anxiety, attachment issues, behavioral concerns, divorce/changing families, social skills, grief and loss and parenting. Carolyn has 20+ years of experience supporting children and parents, working as a Bilingual School Social Worker and Parent Educator. She helped create a school-wide mindfulness program. As a Certified Infant Massage Instructor, Carolyn helps parents enhance bonding through touch. She grew up in Mexico and is fluent in Spanish.
This training will be in person. To receive CE credit, participants must be present for the full presentation. We will have coffee and snacks on site.
Play Therapy Connections is an Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy (APT), Approved Provider 25-777. Trainings quality for the 50% CEs mandated by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC) for LPC and LMFT. Play Therapy credit is available to mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health program.
Registration fees are non-refundable, however you may transfer your registration to someone else. Registered participants must secure their own replacement.