Creative Assessment in Family Play Therapy

Central Hill Country Chapter of the Texas Association of Play Therapy presents Creative Assessment in Family Play Therapy with Mandi Meléndez, LMFT-S, LPC-S, RPT-S!

Join us for an engaging and insightful training with Mandi Meléndez, a sought-after speaker and educator specializing in child and family therapy. Mandi is especially passionate...Read more about play therapy, gifted and twice-exceptional mental health, and attachment-focused family therapy. She has served on the boards of local, state, and national play therapy associations and continues her work supporting children and families as co-owner of Nurture Family Counseling in Austin, Texas.


In this presentation, Creative Assessment in Family Play Therapy, Mandi will explore ways to confidently incorporate caregivers into the play therapy process through creative and experiential assessment strategies. Children enter therapy within the context of their family systems, yet many play therapists struggle with effectively engaging caregivers in treatment. This workshop will provide practical play-based opportunities to deepen understanding of family dynamics and strengthen therapeutic work with the entire family system.


Attendees are encouraged to arrive early for a social hosted by the Central Hill Country Chapter of the Texas Association of Play Therapy from 9:00 AM–10:00 AM. The training and Continuing Education program will begin promptly at 10:00 AM and conclude at 12:00 PM.


Participants will earn 2 Play Therapy Continuing Education credits.

Provider Code: 98-043 | APT Approved Provider

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Learning Objectives

  • Describe the rationale for the inclusion of family members in play therapy and assessment.
  • Apply two playful assessment activities in family play therapy
  • List 3 considerations when selecting assessments for family play therapy

Target Audience

This educational activity is intended for behavioral health professionals, including Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors, and MFT's.

Learning Levels

  • all levels

Friday, June 26, 2026

YO Studio
8011 Cameron Rd Suite 106-10, Austin, TX, 78754

10:00 AM CDT - 12:00 PM CDT

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Offering 2 CE Credit Hours

About the speaker

Mandi Meléndez, LMFT-S, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor

Mandi Meléndez, LMFT-S, LPC-S, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor

Co-Owner, Nurture Family Counseling, PLLC , Board of Directors APT

Agenda

Social hour 9-10 AM

Training with Mandi from 10 AM - 12:00 PM

CE Information - Earn 2 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

Association for Play Therapy
APT Approved Provider #98-043 maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

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