Supervision is a vital component in the journey to becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). In this workshop, participants will explore how attachment theory informs and enhances the supervisory relationship, […]
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clair mellenthin
Hi! I'm Clair Mellenthin, LCSW, RPT-S. You are in the right place if you prioritize the well being of the children you love, over tradition and the well-intentioned but clearly not working parenting and therapy strategies of the past.
With more than twenty years of clinical experience, authoring six books about play therapy and speaking to therapists around the globe I am here to tell you there is hope!
Join me as we rediscover the joy of connection, healthy relationships and attachment through play! Keep Playing!
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November 7, 2025
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November 7, 2025
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Get ready to dive into a hands-on, heart-centered workshop! Join us for TWO DAYS as we blend the powerful approaches of Emotionally Focused Family Therapy (EFFT) and Attachment-Centered Play Therapy […]
August 25, 2025
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TWO DAY EVENT!! Playful Pathways: Integrating Attachment-Centered Play Therapy with Adolescents Day 1: Description: Attachment Centered Play Therapy (ACPT) is an integrative, prescriptive play therapy model that blends the original […]
May 11, 2025
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Applying Play and Play Therapy to Mass Trauma and Critical Events Description This interactive workshop provides an overview of an innovative model for intervention in crises and potentially traumatizing contexts […]
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