Workshop Overview

Imagine the possibilities of play therapy supervision! Are you Interested in enhancing knowledge and  skill as a Play Therapy Supervisor? How does play therapy supervision differ from other modalities?

In this three hour workshop, we will consider the core frameworks for providing supervision and their pros and cons, examine ways to support play therapists who work with trauma, and build a repertoire of approaches to provide “playful supervision” which instill trust while holding true practice standards.

Throughout the conversation we will explore the best practices to address ethical care of helping children through play therapy, and helping play therapists show up as their best play therapist selves in the process.

The workshop will be a combination of didactic and hands-on practice as well as some breakout dyad discussions to help us integrate ideas.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe three relevant models of play therapy supervision
2. Identify key approaches to supporting clinicians who work with trauma
3. Practice hands on methods of expressive activities that can be used in clinical supervision

Theoretical Basis:

Neuroexperiential Model (NEM) play therapy, Psychodynamic (Adlerian/Jungian)

Materials needed:

Drawing supplies of your choice

Three figures that represent your connection with clinical supervision (as a consultant, or consultee)

Mental notes of a case scenario that seems a good match for supervision

Meet our Presenter:

 Davi Stein-Kiley PhD, LCSW, LMFT, LCAC, RPT-S™

Davi began with a passion for toys and creativity, later pursuing play therapy as a career. She has focused on evaluating clinical practice through research, specializing in Brainspotting and Neuro Experiential Play Therapy. Her doctoral work explores sand therapy and Brainspotting for anxious children. As a nonprofit leader, Davi trained school mental health staff in play and sand therapies. Now in private practice, she continues to supervise, teach, and support youth, families and those who serve them. Personal experience as a parent in a blended family deepened her approach to resilience and leadership. Davi held board roles at InAPT (President, Conference Chair, Communications Chair, 2000–2010) and the World Association of Sand Therapist Professionals (Strategic Plan Chair, Vice President, 2021–2024). She received the InAPT Research Award (2024) and Yvonne Williams Award (2008).

Continuing Education:

This event is sponsored by the Indiana Association for Play Therapy. The program offers 3.00 non-contact hours with full attendance required. CE verification will be emailed to CE applicants following the event. If you have questions regarding continuing education, contact The Indiana Association for Play Therapy at inapt4u@gmail.com

***Important: It is the responsibility of participants to determine if
CE credit offered by The Indiana Association for Play Therapy
will meet the regulations of their licensing/certification board.