Melonie Singleton, LCSW, RPT
Melonie Singleton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has served children and families for 8+ years. As a Registered Play Therapist (RPT), she has largely practiced from the Child-Centered Play Therapy model and continues to learn and grow as an integrative play therapist. Ongoing learning and practice in attachment-based models are the basis for Melonie’s approach to meeting clients’ unique needs. As a developing and learning therapist, Melonie noticed a need for more in-person Play Therapy workshops, particularly at the foundational level. She draws on her background in the school and community settings to create interactive and enjoyable learning experiences for professionals. A love for adventure, discovery and learning drive her to make pedagogy playful.
Pre-Recorded Webinar
Workshop Description:
This foundational course offers a deep dive into the rich history and evolution of Play Therapy, focusing on the seminal theories that have shaped its practice. Participants will explore the development of the 10 Play Therapy theories and models . Through critical examination, participants will evaluate the advantages and challenges of each approach, gaining a comprehensive understanding of the field. In addition, attendees will reflect on their own theoretical orientation, fostering a thoughtful discussion on how personal frameworks shape therapeutic practice.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants of this workshop will review and discuss Schaefer and Drewes' Therapeutic Powers of Play in relation to seminal theories.
- Review the 10 historical and seminally significant theoretical frameworks that contributed to the history and development of Play Therapy.
- Identify key contributors to at least 3 seminal or historically significant Play Therapy models.
- Describe detailed objectives, interventions and applications of at least 3 seminal or historically significant Play Therapy models.
- Analyze a case study from the lens of at least one seminal or historically significant Play Therapy model.
- Evaluate the theoretical orientation from which you operate.
Continuing Education Credit
4 APT Non-Contact Hours
APT Content Area: Play Therapy Historical and Seminal Theories
Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.
Completion of a post test and evaluation with a minimum score of 80% is required to receive continuing education credit for live webinars or pre-recorded webinars.
Participants are eligible to receive continuing education credit for our live webinars or in-person workshops only if they are present for the entirety of the workshop during all content blocks. To support participant engagement and learning, breaks are provided throughout the workshop. Full attendance during the designated content sessions is required to ensure credit is awarded.
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting is an APT Approved Provider (#18-554).
This workshops may count as related hours towards license renewal for Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage and Family Therapists in Georgia and other states.
18-554
Bright Path Counseling & Consulting, LLC is an APT Approved Provider
#18-554.
BPCC
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC is a leading provider of play therapy workshops. Offering in-person, live webinars and pre-recorded webinars!
