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F25-101 Teleplay Therapy: Enhancing Virtual Engagement with Young Clients

Total Credits: 3 Category I CEs

Categories:
100 Children & Adolescents
Instructor:
Kristian Owens, LCSW-C, CPT-C, RPT
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
3 Hours 15 Minutes
Target Audience:
Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists
Dates
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Description

This workshop is designed to equip therapists with innovative teleplay therapy techniques to engage and support children and teens in virtual therapy settings. Participants will explore foundational and advanced methods for fostering therapeutic relationships remotely, enhancing emotional regulation, and supporting resilience through digital play.  

The workshop will emphasize practical applications, ethical considerations, and strategies for adapting traditional play therapy to online formats to optimize engagement and outcomes for diverse populations. Through hands-on activities and discussion, therapists will gain confidence in using teleplay effectively within their practices.   

 

This workshop is in accordance with and compliance with the NASW Standards with a focus on service, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity, competence, and social workers’ ethical responsibilities to clients, in practice settings, as professionals, to the social work profession, to the broader society. 

This workshop is in compliance with the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners’ COMAR 10.42.03.06.A(5) and with the District of Columbia Board of Social Work 17-70-7008.4.    

Instructor

Kristian Owens, LCSW-C, CPT-C, RPT Related Seminars and Products

Therapy

Kristian Owens is the Owner/CEO of Resilient Child Therapy Institute, LLC, where she provides brain-body based psychotherapy and integrative wellness services to children and families impacted by trauma and loss. She also has a special interest in training and supporting clinicians in their clinical work with Communities of Color. Ms. Owens is a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor in Maryland, a certified yoga teacher, certified Reiki Master, and a play and expressive arts therapy enthusiast.  

Agenda & Learning Objectives

AGENDA:

8:50 am – 9 am Log on  

 

9:00 am - 10:30 am 

  • Foundations of Teleplay Therapy  

  • Building Therapeutic Relationships in a Virtual Setting 

  • Cultural Humility in the Telehealth Playroom  

 

10:30 am – 10:45 am Break 

 

10:45 am – 12:15 pm  

  • Special Populations  

  • Enhancing Emotional Regulation Through Teleplay 

  • Q&A, Reflections, and Closing  

 

12:15 pm Adjournment 

 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

Upon the completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Identify at least three specific teleplay therapy techniques and explain how each can be effectively adapted for virtual platforms to engage child and adolescent clients.   

  • Demonstrate the ability to create a teleplay therapy session plan that includes interventions suited to the therapeutic goals of emotional expression, self-regulation, or anxiety reduction in a virtual setting.   

  • Evaluate and articulate two ethical considerations unique to teleplay therapy, including strategies to ensure client privacy and maintain engagement in a virtual environment.   

Bibliography & References

BIBLIOGRAPHY & REFERENCES

Bolton, C. A., Thompson, H., Spring, J. A., & Frick, M. H. (2021). Innovative Play-Based Strategies for Teletherapy. Journal of Creativity in Mental Health, 18(4), 554–565.https://doi.org/10.1080/15401383.2021.2011814 

Cassina, I., Mochi, C., & Stagnitti, K. (Eds.). (2022). Play Therapy and Expressive Arts in a Complex and Dynamic World: Opportunities and Challenges Inside and Outside the Playroom (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003252375 

Cravens, J. (2020). Adaptations of therapists’ theory of therapy: Preparing for teletherapy services. Family therapy magazine, 46(2), 186-20 

Stone, J. (2022). Digital play therapy: A clinician's guide to comfort and competence (2nd ed.). Routledge. 

Stone, J. (Ed.). (2022). Play therapy and telemental health: Foundations, populations, and interventions. Routledge.

Smith, T., Norton, A. M., & Marroquin, L. (2023). Virtual Family Play Therapy: A Clinician's Guide to using Directed Family Play Therapy in Telemental Health. Contemporary family therapy, 45(1), 106–116. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10591-021-09612-7 

Course Completion & CE Information

Category I Maryland BSWE Requirement

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work is authorized by the Board of Social Work Examiners in Maryland to sponsor social work continuing education programs. This workshop qualifies for 3 Category I Continuing Education Units. The Office of Continuing Professional Education is also authorized by the Maryland Board of Psychologists and the Maryland Board of Professional Counselors to sponsor Category A continuing professional education. 

 

ASWB Information 

University of Maryland School of Social Work Office of Continuing Professional Education, #1611, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 2/11/2024-2/11/2027.  

To receive ACE credit, full attendance is required; no partial credits will be given for partial attendance. 

 

Certificate Access

To access the evaluation and certificate, click on the orange certificate button in your CPE account. Once you complete the evaluation, access to the certificate will be available.  

Live Interactive Webinars (Cat I) and Live Webinars (Cat II) - Allow up to 30 minutes post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

In Person Trainings - Please allow five (5) business days post-training for attendance to be verified, then you will be able to access the evaluation and certificate. 

 

Please refer to the tab "Live Interactive Webinar Policies & FAQs" for UMSSW Office of CPE policies regarding all live interactive webinar related matters. Contact our office at cpe@ssw.umaryland.edu for more information.  

Evaluation

Participants will have access to the evaluation after attendance has been verified. Evaluations will be available for one (1) week after the workshop has ended.  

After one (1) week, participants will no longer have access to the evaluation and will have to contact CPE about reactivation.

Target Audience

Social Workers, LCPCs, and Psychologists

We welcome anyone interested in the topic!

 

Live Interactive Webinar Platforms

LIVE INTERACTIVE WEBINAR PLATFORMS

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Course Interaction Requirements:

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Code of Conduct

The Office of Continuing Professional Education at the University of Maryland School of Social Work adheres to the NASW Code of Ethics. This policy is to ensure that the training environment for social work professionals remains respectful, productive, and conducive to learning. Disruptive behavior that interferes with the learning process, disrupts the training experience for others, or undermines the integrity of the program will not be tolerated.

 

Expectations for Participant Engagement:

In alignment with the NASW Code of Ethics and the University of Maryland Baltimore Code of Conduct, participants are expected to demonstrate professionalism, which includes respecting confidentiality, maintaining a collaborative and respectful tone, and contributing positively to the group dynamic. Disclosures made during the training (e.g., case studies or personal reflections) must be handled with care and in accordance with ethical and legal guidelines.

All participants in the training program are expected to:

  • Engage actively in the learning process and show respect for the opinions and contributions of others.
  • Demonstrate professionalism in both attitude and behavior, maintaining respect for instructors, peers, and the training environment.
  • Maintain open communication by expressing concerns or disagreements constructively and respectfully.
  • Follow the guidelines and expectations provided by instructors and facilitators.
  • Support a collaborative learning environment where all participants feel valued and safe to contribute.

 

Instructors and CPE staff reserve the right to dismiss participants who do not adhere to ethical/professional principles and standards. If removed, CEs will be adjusted to reflect the time attended, unless otherwise specified. 

Late Fees and Refunds

The base price is $70, which includes CE credit.  

Late Fee: On 09/10/25, a non-refundable late fee of $20 is added to the base price. Late fees cannot be refunded or applied to account credit.  

Cancellations: **ALL cancellations will be subjected to a $35.00 administration fee.**  To be eligible for a refund or CPE account credit, cancellations must be made at least 24 hours before the workshop. 

For more information, please read the general policies on our website.  

 

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