Advanced Skill Certificate in Play Therapy for School-Based Behavioral Specialists
Published on June 28, 2025
About this Podcast
HOST: Welcome to our podcast, where we explore various fields and courses to help our listeners make informed decisions about their continuing education. Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr. Jane Thompson, an expert in play therapy and the instructor for the Advanced Skill Certificate in Play Therapy for School-Based Behavioral Specialists. Dr. Thompson, welcome! GUEST: Thank you for having me! I'm excited to discuss play therapy and the benefits it can bring to school-based behavioral specialists. HOST: Fantastic! Let's dive right in. Can you share your personal experiences and insights that led you to create this course? GUEST: Absolutely! As a school psychologist, I've seen firsthand how play therapy can significantly improve child and adolescent mental health outcomes. I wanted to create a course that equips behavioral specialists with advanced techniques and evidence-based methods for trauma-informed care. HOST: That sounds amazing. Speaking of evidence-based methods, what current industry trends are relevant to this course? GUEST: One important trend is the growing recognition of the impact of trauma on students' lives. Our course emphasizes trauma-informed care and therapeutic play to help students heal and build resilience. HOST: I see. What challenges do school-based behavioral specialists face when learning or teaching this subject? GUEST: Time and resource constraints are common challenges. That's why our course offers practical skills and specialized knowledge that can be directly applied in school settings to improve student outcomes. HOST: Let's look to the future. How do you see the field of play therapy evolving in the coming years? GUEST: I anticipate that play therapy will become increasingly integrated into school-based mental health services, as educators recognize its potential to enhance social-emotional learning and academic success. HOST: That's certainly an exciting development. Dr. Thompson, thank you for sharing your insights and introducing us to this valuable course. To our listeners, if you're interested in learning more about the Advanced Skill Certificate in Play Therapy for School-Based Behavioral Specialists, be sure to check out the course description and registration information on our website. Until next time, keep exploring and learning!
