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Title: Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (3rd Edition) Author: Garry L. Landreth, Ed.D. Pages: ~448 pages Reading Time: ~13 hrs Paper Time: ~2 hrs (~2 pages) Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate Category: Seminal or Historically Significant Theories Total CE’s: 15 APT Non-Contact CE’s Price: $150 The book is NOT included. 🧠 Course Description This self-paced book study invites clinicians to explore the foundational principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT) through Garry Landreth’s classic text, Play Therapy: The Art of the Relationship (3rd Edition). Dr. Landreth, one of the most influential figures in play therapy, distills over five decades of clinical wisdom into a framework that demonstrates how the therapeutic relationship itself becomes the agent of change. Through case examples, theoretical clarity, and deeply human insight, readers will witness how empathy, acceptance, and belief in the child’s innate capacity for growth form the foundation of healing. Participants will reflect on the art of being present with children: learning to set limits with empathy, track behavior with precision, and reflect feelings with authenticity. Each chapter reveals how safety, consistency, and relational depth turn the playroom into a space of empowerment, healing, and self-discovery. By engaging with this text, clinicians strengthen their ability to embody the CCPT philosophy: to trust the process, to believe in the child, and to be fully present rather than perform interventions. “Toys are the child’s words, and play is the child’s language.” – Garry L. Landreth ***All APT Non-Contact CE Self-Paced Book Studies must be completed within 60 days of registration to receive a certificate.
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