Presenter: Dr. Ashley Garrett, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S, ACS, NCC
Date: Thursday, August 7th, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM CST
Location: Live Webinar – Private Event
2.00 Clock Hours National Board for Certificate Counselors – Provider No. 6763
Program Content Description:
This training will explore in depth the history of play therapy in the field of mental health.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
- Summarize current research findings on the relationship between sleep, emotional regulation, and mental health disorders such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD. (NBCC Content Area: Human Growth and Development)
- Identify at least five modifiable behavioral, environmental, and cognitive contributors to sleep difficulties using evidence-based frameworks such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). (NBCC Content Area: Counseling Theory/Practice)
- Differentiate between common sleep-related conditions (e.g., insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, circadian rhythm disorders) and poor sleep hygiene, and articulate appropriate referral guidelines. (NBCC Content Areas: Assessment; Counseling Theory/Practice)
- Demonstrate three or more evidence-based strategies for improving sleep hygiene that counselors can integrate into treatment planning, including stimulus control, relaxation training, and psychoeducation. (NBCC Content Areas: Counseling Theory/Practice; Wellness and Prevention)
- Apply developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive sleep interventions across different age groups and populations within a counseling setting. (NBCC Content Areas: Human Growth and Development; Wellness and Prevention)
- Incorporate sleep-related screening questions or assessment tools into clinical practice to identify and monitor sleep hygiene as part of holistic client care. (NBCC Content Areas: Assessment; Counseling Theory/Practice)
Brave Play offers continuing education for mental health professionals that is interactive and experiential. You’ll come away with more knowledge, new skills to enhance your practice, renewed energy, and meaningful connections. In today’s fast-paced world and complex mental health systems, many practitioners feel overwhelmed and experience burnout and other health problems. Our professional training is designed to offer you a safe space with unique opportunities to nourish your personal and professional selves. For information about our speakers visit us here.
*Brave Play has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6763. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Brave Play is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
*Garrett Counseling is approved by APT to provide continuing education. Garrett Counseling maintains responsibility for this program and its content. APT Approved Provider 15-430.
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Cancellation Policy: If you contact us before the program date, you may exchange for a certificate to attend another program or a tuition refund less a cancellation fee of $10.00. Occasionally, changes are made due to unforeseen circumstances or participant demand. While Garrett Counseling will do everything possible to ensure participant satisfaction, Garrett Counseling’s liability is limited to the tuition fee only. If you cancel, 10 business days before the event, you will receive a full refund. Cancellation must be received in writing and can be faxed to 1-256-217-4162 or emailed to garrett@garrettcounseling.com. If cancellation is not received in writing, you will be charged the full amount of tuition.