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More Information: https://rmpti.com/specialized-programs/special-edition-trauma-2025/
Register Here: https://rmpti.com/apply-for-2025/
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2026 In-Person Sand Play Therapy Learning Retreats
with Marie José Dhaese, Ph.D., RCC, ATR, RPT-S, CPT-S
Join me this coming year for a series of Sand Play Therapy seminars in beautiful San Pareil near Parksville on Vancouver Island.
Grounded in Expressive Play Therapy (the holistic and integrative approach I’ve developed and shared over the past 40 years}, these gatherings offer a hands-on opportunity to create and explore sand tray imagery that supports the healing process.
Designed for psychotherapists and counsellors who work with children, youth, and adults, each course provides 18 CEU Credits with APT, BCPTA, and CAPT, and welcomes a small group of up to 8 participants.
To learn more and to register, please visit the course pages below, or visit centreforexpressivetherapy.com.
Level 1 Part 1- Sand Play Therapy- A Healing Journey for All Ages- April 17-19, 2026
Level 1 Part 2 – Sand Play Therapy – A Healing Journey for All Ages – May 29-31 2026
Level 2 -Images of Healing in Sand Play Therapy- July 15-17, 2026
Level 3 -Sand Play Consultation and Explorations – Aug 19-21, 2026
The Centre for Expressive Therapy is a CEU provider for the Association for Play Therapy (Provider #95-010), the BC Play Therapy Association (Provider #18-01), and the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (Provider #09-102). Marie is also a Registered Sand Therapist Consultant/Trainer with the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals.
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On-Demand Expressive Play Therapy Webinars
With Marie José Dhaese, Ph.D., RCC, ATR, RPT-S, CPT-S, BCRPT-S.
I am now offering on-demand prerecorded webinars, with live Q&A sessions upon request.
This will allow you to access the Expressive Play Therapy courses I offer at your own pace. Please see the course offerings below for more detail and to explore these flexible learning opportunities.
Expressive Play Therapy – A Holistic and Integrative Approach
Expressive Play Therapy for Healing Complex Trauma
Expressive Play Therapy for the Grieving Child
Sand Play Therapy, A Healing for All Ages Part 1
Sand Play Therapy, A Healing for All Ages Part 2
The Centre for Expressive Therapy is a CEU provider for the Association for Play Therapy (Provider #95-010), the BC Play Therapy Association (Provider #18-01), and the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (Provider #09-102).
https://centreforexpressivetherapy.com/
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Intensive Child-Centered Play Therapy Training
In Person | Burnaby, BC
Sponsored by Grove Centre for Child and Family Therapy
Presented by Christopher Conley, MA, RCC, RMFT, CPT-S, LMFT, RPT-S
Training hours count towards continuing education (CEU) hours
and certification hours for BCPTA, CAPT and APT.
Child-Centered Play Therapy is an evidence-based therapeutic intervention for children that helps children express feelings, resolve presenting issues, heal trauma, develop emotional regulation and problem-solving skills, and enhance self-esteem. Play has deep meaning to a child’s internal world and it is the process of externalizing these images through play witnessed by a skilled therapist who is fully present that growth and healing occur. Christopher is a Certified Play Therapist Supervisor.
8:1 participant-to-leader ratio, experiential with direct observation and feedback from instructor.
“I feel very well prepared after completing the child-centered play therapy intensive training. I found the balance of discussion, review of skills, and role-plays enhanced my learning experience profoundly. Receiving direct feedback was incredibly helpful for my learning and has helped prepare me to use these skills in my professional practice. Chris was an excellent instructor and walked through all questions and possible scenarios based on his extensive experience as well as provide clinical experiences which helped tie material together.” – Courtney
Go to trainings page for information on training and registration form or to www.grovecentre.ca for general information.
Go to trainings page for information on training and registration form or to www.grovecentre.ca for general information.
Grove Centre… dedicated to sponsoring 3- and 4-day intensive trainings with a low participant-to-instructor ratio and significant experiential role-play practice.
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Intensive Filial Therapy Training
In Person | Burnaby, BC
Sponsored by Grove Centre for Child and Family Therapy
Presented by Christopher Conley, MA, RCC, RMFT, CPT-S, LMFT, RPT-S
Training hours count towards continuing education (CEU) hours
and certification hours for BCPTA, CAPT and APT.
Filial Therapy is effective in facilitating positive and long-lasting child and family change. Therapists learn how to train and supervise parents as they conduct special child-centered play sessions with their own children. The Intensive Filial Therapy Training Program developed by Dr. Risë VanFleet features the work of Filial Therapy originators, Drs. Bernard and Louise Guerney. Christopher is a Certified Filial Therapy Instructor.
6:1 participant-to-instructor ratio, experiential with direct observation and feedback from instructor.
“He and I have co-led an Intensive Filial Therapy training a couple years ago. I am happy to fully endorse him as a trainer in Filial Therapy.” – Risë VanFleet
“This is by far the best training I’ve ever taken. It’s so relevant and meaningful. Chris is a gracious, generous, highly skilled and knowledgeable instructor. He models what he teaches throughout the training and it so natural to him that we didn’t even notice until day 3! Learning the Filial Therapy skills is hard. Using the techniques of role plays, feedback, discussion, video examples and traditional lecturing, made the Filial Therapy skills obtainable. We all left this training knowing we could offer this type of support to families in the agencies we work for. The training was fun, and I learned so much. I highly recommend this course!” – Diane
Grove Centre… dedicated to sponsoring 3- and 4-day intensive trainings with a low participant-to-instructor ratio and significant experiential role-play practice.
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