A Glimpse into Adlerian Play Therapy

Presented by:
Andrea Mann, MS, NCC, LMHC-QS, RPT-S, CAdPT-A, RST

Date: Friday, September 11, 2026

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Central Time

Location: Online via Zoom Webinar
The Zoom webinar link will be emailed to registered participants prior to the training.

Program Details

Registration Fees

‍ ‍FREE for Arkansas Association for Play Therapy (ArAPT) Members $25 for Non-Members

Play Therapy Credit

Participants who complete this training will receive: 1.0 Non-Contact Play Therapy Continuing Education Hour APT Competencies Addressed Competency 1: Knowledge & Understanding of Play Therapy Competency 2: Clinical Play Therapy Skills

Content Description

Join Andrea Mann for an introduction to Adlerian Play Therapy. This webinar provides an overview of the foundational principles and philosophy of Adlerian Play Therapy and introduces participants to the four phases of treatment and the therapist's role throughout the therapeutic process. Participants will explore how encouragement, relationship-building, and lifestyle assessment guide treatment and help children develop healthier beliefs, behaviors, and relationships. Instructional methods include lecture, case examples, and reflective discussion to provide participants with a foundational understanding of this evidence-informed play therapy approach.

Behavioral Learning Objectives

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: Identify at least three foundational concepts of Adlerian Play Therapy and describe how they influence play therapy treatment with children. Describe the four phases of Adlerian Play Therapy and the role of the therapist within each phase of treatment. Demonstrate understanding of how Adlerian Play Therapy conceptualizes children's behavior through the use of encouragement, relationship-building, and lifestyle assessment strategies.

Instructional Methods

Non-Contact Online Webinar via Zoom Lecture/Didactic Presentation Case Examples Reflective Discussion

Schedule

Time (Central)12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m

Presenter

Andrea Mann, MS, NCC, LMHC-QS, RPT-S, CAdPT-A, RST.

Andrea Mann, MS, NCC, LMHC-S, RPT-S, CAdPT-A, is the founder of Pathways Counseling in Southwest Florida. She specializes in trauma, neurodiversity, identity, and family systems through the lens of Adlerian Play Therapy. Andrea provides therapy, supervision, consultation, and continuing education. Known for her warmth and clarity, she integrates expressive and somatic modalities with Adlerian theory and presents locally, statewide, and nationally on play therapy, child and adolescent mental health, and practical, phase-specific interventions to empower clinicians and clients.

Sponsor

Arkansas Association for Play Therapy (ArAPT) The Arkansas Association for Play Therapy (ArAPT) has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6346. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. ArAPT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. APT Approved Provider (07-199)

Cancellation & Refund Policy

Participants may cancel their registration up to one week prior to the training by emailing ar4apt@gmail.com. Refunds will be processed as soon as possible. Due to extenuating circumstances, ArAPT reserves the right to cancel the event. If ArAPT cancels the training, participants will receive a full refund.

Important Information

Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.