Play Therapy Supervision Roadmap A Step-by-Step Approach for Supporting the Development of New Therapists

About this training

Watch a Real Class At Your Own Pace There is a profound difference between play therapy supervision that simply checks boxes and supervision that shapes a play therapist’s entire trajectory. Most of us can count on one hand the supervisors who truly mentored us, guided us, and believed in our growth. The impact of thoughtful supervision lasts for decades, and the absence of it is just as memorable. How This Training Can Help YOU This training gives you a clear roadmap for supporting interns and early-career play therapists from their very first session through full licensure. You will learn how to assess developmental readiness, how to stay connected without interrupting the therapeutic flow, and how to create a supervision structure that empowers rather than micromanages. This Supervision Roadmap Training Offers: ☀️ Practical ways to offer real-time guidance with tools like a discreet in-ear AirPod system ☀️ A structured take-home self-assessment sheet that supervisees use to evaluate their competency, growth, and next-step goals ☀️ A clear method for providing minute-by-minute written feedback during required session observations so supervisees can rewatch their sessions with targeted guidance and accelerate their learning ☀️ Applied steps for using an apprenticeship model that supports developing therapists without slipping into micromanagement ☀️ Guidance on knowing when to step in, when to step back, and how to help new play therapists build confidence, skill, and a grounded clinical presence Through reflective activities and practical tools, you will leave with a roadmap for blending CCPT and directive interventions so that your sessions remain effective, ethical, and attuned to each unique child. Learning Objectives Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to: 🍎 Discuss the literature and research on the developmental stages of a supervisee 🍎 Explore the similarities between the Developmental Supervision Model and the Ecosystemic Play Therapy Model 🍎 Describe the apprenticeship model and apply it effectively in play therapy supervision 🍎 Identify strategies to enhance play therapy session observations and provide clear, developmentally appropriate feedback on competencies, qualifications, and professionalism 🍎 Utilize creative and educational prompts during group play therapy supervision to support reflection, discussion, and clinical skill building 🍎 Assess one’s personal supervisory style and articulate how it shapes the supervisee’s growth and the overall supervision relationship