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On-Demand: Aggression in Play Therapy
When Big Feelings Become Big Play: A Child-Centered Approach to Aggression in Play Therapy
Service Description
Aggression in the play therapy room can be challenging for clinicians to navigate with confidence. This 1-hour on-demand training explores how play therapists can understand and respond to aggressive play through the principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) and Landreth's relationship-based model. Participants will examine common forms and themes of aggressive play and learn how to respond without rushing to interpret, redirect, or eliminate the child's play. The course emphasizes practical CCPT skills, including tracking, reflection of content and feelings, encouragement, returning responsibility to the child, and therapeutic limit setting when behavior becomes unsafe. Grounded in Landreth's practice and research and supported by current literature, this course will help clinicians distinguish between symbolic aggressive play and behavior requiring limits while maintaining a safe, accepting, and therapeutically responsive play environment.
Cancellation Policy
At Hearten Counseling, we want every play therapy training experience to feel safe, welcoming, and valuable. We do our very best to provide high-quality learning opportunities grounded in ethics, inclusion, and care. If something doesn’t meet your expectations — whether it’s related to course content, logistics, or your experience with an instructor — we truly want to know. Your feedback helps us grow and keep our trainings aligned with the heart of play therapy, APT standards. When to Reach Out You can reach out to us if you ever experience: • Content that feels inaccurate, misleading, or inconsistent with play therapy standards • Instructor behavior that feels unprofessional, biased, or inappropriate • Issues with registration, CE credits, or accessibility • Any other concern that affects your learning experience ✉ How to Share a Concern 1. Talk to Us First (if you feel comfortable!) Sometimes a quick conversation with the instructor or coordinator can clear things up right away. 2. Submit a Written Grievance If the issue isn’t resolved or you’d prefer a formal review, please send an email within 30 days of the training to: ■ info@heartenplaytherapycollective.com Subject line: “Training Grievance” Please include: • Your name and contact info • The training title and date • A short description of what happened Our Response: We’ll let you know we received your email within 5 business days. Our team will carefully review your concern and respond within 7 business days with our findings and next steps. Refund Policy We understand that plans change! If you need to cancel your registration, we’ll do our best to accommodate you. Cancellations made at least 7 days before the training start date will receive a full refund, minus a $25 processing fee. Cancellations received less than 7 days of the event or no-shows are nonrefundable, though you may request a training credit toward a future workshop at our discretion. If Hearten Counseling must cancel or reschedule a training for any reason (e.g., low enrollment, instructor emergency, weather), participants will receive a full refund or transfer option. All refund requests must be submitted in writing to: info@heartenplaytherapycollective.com Please include your name, the training title, and the date of the event. ❤ We’re Here to Help We value your voice and are committed to creating a learning space that’s professional, inclusive, and grounded in the spirit of play.
Contact Details
info@heartenplaytherapycollective.com