Expressive Arts in Play Therapy. October 1 & 2, 2026

$375.00
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This workshop will introduce you to expressive play therapy. While talk therapy is a traditional method, expressive play therapy engages the full expressive capacities of the client, thereby drawing on their capabilities in the healing process. The workshop is experiential and will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in a variety of therapeutic interventions, including art, music, writing, puppets, drama, and movement. Come and learn how the expressive arts and the creative process support healing. No prerequisites are required.

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
 • Explain the history and theory of expressive therapy and how it can be used in a play therapy setting
 • Assess the use of art, drama, music, writing, puppetry, and other expressive modalities in play therapy
 • Demonstrate at least five creative interventions that can be used in play therapy
 • Explain the role of imagination and creativity in play therapy
 • Discuss the limits of expressive therapy in a play therapy setting
 • Demonstrate how expressing inner feelings by creating outward images helps in the healing process in play therapy

The workshop will be held at 871 South Orem Blvd., Orem, Utah. Registration is from 9:30 am to 10:00 am on Thursday. The training will be from 10:00 am to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Friday will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 pm.

This workshop will introduce you to expressive play therapy. While talk therapy is a traditional method, expressive play therapy engages the full expressive capacities of the client, thereby drawing on their capabilities in the healing process. The workshop is experiential and will provide participants with the opportunity to engage in a variety of therapeutic interventions, including art, music, writing, puppets, drama, and movement. Come and learn how the expressive arts and the creative process support healing. No prerequisites are required.

At the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
 • Explain the history and theory of expressive therapy and how it can be used in a play therapy setting
 • Assess the use of art, drama, music, writing, puppetry, and other expressive modalities in play therapy
 • Demonstrate at least five creative interventions that can be used in play therapy
 • Explain the role of imagination and creativity in play therapy
 • Discuss the limits of expressive therapy in a play therapy setting
 • Demonstrate how expressing inner feelings by creating outward images helps in the healing process in play therapy

The workshop will be held at 871 South Orem Blvd., Orem, Utah. Registration is from 9:30 am to 10:00 am on Thursday. The training will be from 10:00 am to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Friday will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 pm.

The workshops are held at 871 S. Orem Boulevard in Orem, Utah. Registration is from 9:30 am to 10:00 am on Thursday. Training will run from 10:00 am to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Friday will be from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 am on Friday. If you have any questions, contact John at 801-225-7805 or sandmanutah@gmail.com.

Cancellation Policy:
"I do not offer refunds for cancellations. All registration fees are final. You may transfer your registration to another person if the original registrant notifies John Burr at sandmanutah@gmail.com with the new attendee's name, phone number, and email address."

John Burr reserves the right to cancel any workshop due to any unforeseen circumstances. If the workshop is canceled, you will receive a full refund. We will make every effort to notify you of any cancellation at least 10 days before the workshop. 

Due to the experiential nature of the workshops, registration is limited. We must receive at least 10 registrations, or the workshop will be rescheduled.

Twelve continuing education contact hours are available. Evergreen Counseling is an APT-approved provider 15-404.