Programs
Play Therapy and Childhood Trauma Training
Experiential training programs to help you better serve children and families in need. Read below for more information about our upcoming programs.
- 2020 Calendar
- Past Workshops
- Program Info
- Faculty
- Additional Registration Info
- Payment Info
- CE Information
Please check below for information related to Continuing Education for specific programs.
January 24-26, 2020: Introduction to Play Therapy: Theory and Application.
| Instructor | Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
| Costs | $540 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
February 29, 2020: Reflective Practice for Play Therapists.
| Instructor | Kimberly Cosgrove, Carole Norris-Shortle, and Susan Taylor |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
March 7-8, 2020: Foundations of Play Therapy. Seminal Theories and Applications.
| Instructor | Andrea McLeod, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
March 27, 2020: Ethics-Ethical Considerations in Play Therapy and Clinical Treatment
| Instructor | Teri Krull, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
March 29-31, 2020: Sand Therapy Integrated with Play Therapy: Theory and Application.
| Instructor | Dr. Eliana Gil, Ph. D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
| Costs | $600 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
April 24-25, 2020: Decreasing Childhood Anxiety with Play Therapy and CBT.
| Instructor | Andrea McLeod, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
Virtual Summer Intensive Program
Earn APT Contact Clock Hours Online from June to August 2020
May 24-26, 2020: Sand Therapy Integrated with Play Therapy: Theory and Application. Webinar This Training Session will take place online with Dr. Gil.
| Instructor | Dr. Eliana Gil, Ph. D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
| Costs | $600 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
June 19, 2020: Virtual Post Traumatic Play
| Instructor | Dr. Eliana Gil |
| Contact Clock Hours | 5-1/2 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
June 26, 2020: Virtual Modern Play Therapy Practice for COVID-19 and Beyond
| Instructor | Dr. Rachel Altvater |
| Contact Clock Hours | 3 (12:00noon - 3:00pm) |
| Costs | $90 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
July 10, 2020: Child Centered Play Therapy
| Instructor | Andrea McLeod, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 5 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
July 24, 2020: Virtual Assessment and Intake of Sexual behavior problems
| Instructor | Dr. Eliana Gil |
| Contact Clock Hours | 5 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
July 22-29 & August 5, 2020: VIRTUAL Attachment-Centered Family Therapy Techniques for Healing Attachment Trauma
| Instructor | Dafna Lender, LCSW |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $400 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
July 29-31, 2020: Virtual Play Therapy 101
| Instructor | Quinn K. Smelser, PhD, NCC, LPC, RPT |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
| Costs | $540 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
August 14, 2020: Decreasing Childhood Anxiety with Play Therapy and CBT Virtual Training
| Instructor | Andrea McLeod, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 5 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
August 14 & 28, 2020 : VIRTUAL ADVANCED SAND THERAPY WORKSHOP
| Instructor | Eliana Gil, Ph.D., RPT-S and Dee Preston Dillon, PH.D |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | One day: $180.00, both days $350 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
August 21, 2020: Virtual Supervision Issues in Play Therapy
| Instructor | Quinn K. Smelser, PhD, NCC, LPC, RPT |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
August 29, 2020: Virtual Treatment of Sexual Behavior Problems
| Instructor | Dr. Jennifer Shaw, Ph.D. |
| Contact Clock Hours | 5 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
Fall 2020 Program: Workshops will be offered virtually if unable to meet in person. We will continue monitoring the current situation
September 25-26, 2020: Assessment of Sexual Behavior Problems.
| Instructor | Dr. Jennifer Shaw, Ph.D. |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
October 2, 2020: Play Therapy with Children of Divorce: Helping Children Cope with Warring Parents
| Instructor | Heather Bryan, LPC, RPT |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
October 9-10, 2020: Treatment of Sexual Behavior Problems
| Instructor | Dr. Jennifer Shaw, Ph.D. |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
October 16, 2020: How to Help Child Survivors of a Loved Ones’ Suicide through Play Therapy
| Instructor | Teri Krull, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
November 6-7, 2020: Trauma-Focused Integrated Play Therapy.
| Instructor | Myriam Goldin, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360, CE's $35.00 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
October 31-November 2, 2020: Sand Therapy Integrated with Play Therapy: Theory and Application.
| Instructor | Dr. Eliana Gil, Ph. D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
| Costs | $600 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
Virtual Attachment-Based Family Therapy Consultation Group
| Instructor | Dafna Lender, LCSW |
| Dates | Please see Full Description. Various options apply |
| Costs | Please see Full Description. Payments will be processed through: www.paypal.me/ DafnaLender |
June 23, 24 & 25, 2019 Sand Therapy Integrated with Play Therapy: Theory and Application
| Instructor | Eliana Gil, Ph.D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
| Costs | $540 |
June 27, 2019 Supervision Issues in Play Therapy
| Instructor | Eliana Gil, Ph.D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
July 26-28, 2019: Introduction to Play Therapy: Theory and Application.
| Instructor | Rachel Altvater, Psy.D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
| Costs | $540 |
August 25-26, 2019: Assessment of Sexual Behavior Problems.
| Instructor | Dr. Jennifer Shaw |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
September 6-7, 2019: Treatment of Sexual Behavior Problems.
| Instructor | Dr. Jennifer Shaw |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
September 20: Introduction to Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) and it’s Compatibility with Expressive Therapies.
| Instructor | Claudia Camargo, LCSW |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
September 22 - 25, 2019: Level One Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy: Healing Relational trauma using an attachment focused intervention.
No APT credits, only CEs clock hours
| Instructor | Dafna Lender, LCSW |
| Contact Clock Hours | 28 |
| Costs | $800 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
September 27-28, 2019: Play Therapy 101: Basic Principles, Theories, and Application.
| Instructor | Andrea McLeod, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
October 11-12, 2019: Neurobiology & Play Therapy.
| Instructor | Dr. Jennifer Shaw |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
October 18-19, 2019: Decreasing Childhood Anxiety with Play Therapy and CBT.
| Instructor | Andrea McLeod, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360.00 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
October 25, 2019: Extended Play Based Developmental Assessment.
| Instructor | Myriam Goldin, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
November 1, 2019: Play Therapy with Children of Divorce: Helping Children Cope with Warring Parents
| Instructor | Heather Bryan, LPC, RPT |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
November 8-9, 2019: Trauma-Focused Integrated Play Therapy.
| Instructor | Myriam Goldin, LCSW, PRT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
November 15, 2019: School Based Play Therapy.
| Instructor | Andrea McLeod, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
December 6, 2019: Supervision Issues in Play.
| Instructor | Eliana Gil, Ph.D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
| Costs | $180 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
December 7-9, 2019: Sand Therapy Integrated with Play Therapy: Theory and Application.
| Instructor | Dr. Eliana Gil, , Psy.D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
| Costs | $540 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
December 14-16, 2019: Sand Therapy Integrated with Play Therapy: Theory and Application.
| Instructor | Dr. Eliana Gil, , Psy.D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
| Costs | $540 |
| Registered participants will receive an electronic "Welcome Letter" 10 days prior to the day of the training. | |
April 5 - 6 2019 Decreasing Childhood Anxiety with Play Therapy and CBT
| Instructor | Andrea Driggs McLeod, LCSW, RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
April 26th-27th, 2019: Attachment-Based Play Therapy: Promoting Connection, Compassion, & Creativity through the use of Play Therapy and Mindfulness
| Instructor | Tammi Van Hollander, LCSW, RPT |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
| Costs | $360 |
February 15-16, 2019 Trauma Focused Integrated Play Therapy
| Instructor | Myriam Goldin, LCSW, RPT-S, Certified Theraplay Practitioner, Supervisor & Trainer |
| Contact Clock Hours | 12 |
November 30 - December 2, 2018: Sand Therapy Integrated With Play Therapy: Theory and Application
| Instructor | Eliana Gil, Ph.D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 18 |
December 3, 2018: Supervision in Play Therapy
| Instructor | Eliana Gil, Ph.D., RPT-S |
| Contact Clock Hours | 6 |
November 16, 2018: Play Therapy with Children of Divorce: Helping Parents Cope with Warring Parents
| Instructor | Heather Bryan, LPC, RPT-S |
| CE clock hours | 6 |
September 8, 2018: Assessment of Children with Sexual Behavior Problems
| Instructor | Jennifer Shaw, Psy.D. |
| CE clock hours | 6 |
September 16-17, 2018: Treatment of Children with Sexual Behavior Problems
| Instructor | Jennifer Shaw, Psy.D. |
| CE clock hours | 12 |
October 12 & 13, 2018: Integrating Mind-Body Skills into Your Life and Your Therapy Practice: A Skills-Based Training for Mental Health Professionals
| Instructor | Robin Carnes, CYT |
| CE clock hours | 12 |
October 20, 2018: The use of Play Therapy with LGBT Children
| Instructor | Quinn Smelser, LPC, RPT-S |
| CE clock hours | 6 |
October 26-27, 2018: Integrating Theraplay with Other Clinical Approaches
| Instructor | Myriam Goldin, LCSW, RPT-S |
| CE clock hours | 12 |
November 3, 2018: Maneuvering Play Therapy Practice in a Technological World
| Instructor | Rachel Atvater, Psy.D., LCPC, RPT-S |
| CE clock hours | 6 |
Coming Soon: Interplay: A Sustainable System for Self-Care
| Instructor | Kate Amoss, LCPC & Robin Carnes, MBA, Certified Yoga Therapist |
| Training Location: Blue Nectar Yoga Center | 513 W Broad Street Suite 110C Falls Church, VA 22046
Training Hours: Fri: 9:00-4:30 pm Sat: 12:30-4:30 pm |
| CE clock hours | 10 |
Myriam Goldin and Dr. Eliana Gil are part of a training team that provides relevant, practical, and integrated trainings on a variety of topics related to play therapy and childhood trauma. Invited Faculty will provide specialized trainings on a variety of topics.
Special features of Starbright programs include:
- Limited group size
- Experiential participation
- Clinical case presentations
- Clinical skill building
For details and additional information regarding transportation, lodging, Continuing Education Contact Clock Hours, cancellation policy and work scholarships click on Additional Registration Information tab.
Example of Daily Schedule: Six full hours per day
| 8:45 | 9:00 Arrival and coffee |
| 9:00 | 10:30 Program |
| 10:30 | 10:45 Break |
| 10:45 | 12:15 Program |
| 12:15 | 1:00 Lunch (On your own; brown bag encouraged) |
| 1:00 | 2:30 Program |
| 2:30 | 2:45 Break |
| 2:45 | 5:00 Program |
Program Reviewer:
Starbright Training Institute play therapy programs are reviewed by Dr. Eliana Gil, P.h.D, RPT-S. Questions about continuing education programs in play therapy may be directed to Dr. Gil at elianagil@me.com
Complaints and Appeals:
Complaints against an Approved Provider should first be filed in writing with the Approved Provider directly for resolution. If satisfaction is not obtained, APT’s Continuing Education Coordinator should be contacted in writing to achieve a final resolution.
Transportation:
There are two major airports in the Northern Virginia area:Ronald Reagan National Airport and Dulles Airport. Ronald Reagan is approximately 30 minutes from the host site and Dulles airport is about the same distance. All trainings will be held in the Vienna, Virginia area.
Lodging:
We are happy to refer our workshop participants to the Homewood Suites by Hilton, located about 5 minutes from our offices. There is a swimming pool and a nice dining area and courtyard. The rooms are all suites with a kitchen area. Our favorite is the shuttle to and from Starbright and the Metro. The hotel is walking distance to the Silver Diner.
Cancellation Policy:
Please be mindful that we offer very small trainings and make decisions about holding workshops based on registration. Faculty often cancel clients in order to be available to teach workshops thus our registration policy is that refunds will be made only if requested in writing. A 75% refund will be provided to registrants who send a cancellation notice postmarked no later than TWO WEEKS prior to the workshop. Please note that you are also able to transfer your registration to another available workshop.
In cases of extreme emergency, you may be eligible to transfer your registration and/or receive a 75% refund. Extreme emergencies include death or sudden illness, or catastrophic environmental situations, and must include verification.
Starbright Institute is not responsible for any expenses incurred by registrants if a training course is canceled.
Accommodations for the Differently Abled
Starbright Training are handicap accessible. Individuals needing special accommodations, please contact: Myriam Goldin, starbright.inst@outlook.com, (703) 679-7054
Grievance Policy
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) seeks to ensure equitable treatment of every person and to make every attempt to resolve grievances in a fair manner. Please submit a written grievance to: Starbright Inst. Email: Starbright.Inst@outlook.com, Tel. number: (703) 679-7054. Grievances would receive, to the best of our ability, corrective action in order to prevent further problems.
Work Scholarships:
A limited number of "work scholarships" and partial-discount "hardship scholarships" are available upon written request. Please write a letter stating why you qualify for these scholarships to Myriam Goldin and email to our new email: Starbright.Inst@outlook.com
COST OF ALL WORKSHOPS IS $160/DAY (PROGRAMS ARE ONE, TWO, OR THREE DAYS)
METHODS OF PAYMENT
Credit Card
- Call in your credit card information to our secure phone: (703) 679-7054
- We currently accept Visa, MC, and Am Express.
- Complete the credit card information requested on the Registration Form, in addition to your registration information and selections, then click "Submit" to send all information via email.
- You will receive a "Confirmation" page when your information has been successfully submitted.
Check
- You may mail a check, along with a copy of your completed Registration Form, to:
- Myriam Goldin, LCSW, RPT-S. 8626 Lee Highway, Suite 200,Fairfax, VA 22031
- Please make checks payable to: Starbright Training Institute
Paypal
You may also pay using PayPal
If you have questions or if you require any additional information, please call us at (703) 679-7054
Continuing Education
Continuing Education Credit is pending through Commonwealth Educational Seminars for the following professions:
It is the participant's responsibility to check with their individual state boards to verify CE requirements for their state.
Psychologists:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Commonwealth Educational Seminars maintains responsibility for these programs and their content.
Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LPCs/LMHCs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Social Workers:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Social Workers. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for Social Workers. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
If applicable: Social Workers – New York State
Commonwealth Educational Seminars is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers. #SW-0444.
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LMFTs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Licensed Professional Counselors/Licensed Mental Health Counselors:
Commonwealth Educational Seminars (CES) is entitled to award continuing education credit for Licensed Marriage & Family Therapists. Please visit CES CE CREDIT to see all states that are covered for LMFTs. CES maintains responsibility for this program and its content.