The Basics of Play Therapy: Helping Children Heal, Grow, and Express Through Play

The Basics of Play Therapy: Helping Children Heal, Grow, and Express Through Play

November 18, 2025

6:00 PM-7:30 PM EST

Via Zoom

Becky Host, LPCC-S, NBCC, RPT, LFTP, TBRI Practitioner

1.5 credit hours

In this training, parents will learn:

• The benefits and goals of play therapy
• Types of play therapy
• Common play materials
• The power of symbolism in play
• How to encourage and support emotional expression and build self-regulation skills through play in the home

Becky Host is the Director of Willow Creek Counseling Center in Lexington, KY. Her work centers on helping children and families feel safe, seen, and empowered — especially those navigating trauma, attachment challenges, or life transitions. A mother of five through both birth and adoption, Becky brings deep empathy and lived experience to her work. She believes healing begins with connection, and that every child deserves a space where their story can unfold through play.

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For additional information about this session, please feel free to contact Melanie Parsons, the Foster Parent Training Program (FPTP) Program Coordinator, at Melanie.Parsons@uky.edu.

Please note each session is approved for ongoing, elective training credit for Kentucky Foster Parents. Basic & Advanced Foster Parents, Fictive Kin Foster Parents, Care Plus, or Therapeutic Foster Parents can all take advantage of the opportunity to fulfill their training hours. A reliable internet connection and computer/smartphone with webcam are required.