Both Kiersten and Anna have shared tonnes of valuable information over the past few years. This is because we have a true passion for Play Based Therapy.

 This course puts all of the knowledge and experience we have gained using Play-Based Therapy into a complete step-by-step guide for you - so you can learn not only the 'whats', but the 'hows' of each component of Play Based Therapy - in a quick and practical way.

There is plenty of new information available in the course, as well as loads of exclusive resources, such as handouts, target lists, and forms.

Play Based Therapy 101 is designed to give you a strong foundation in purposeful play based therapy. If you're ready to dive deeper afterward, our comprehensive Play Based Speech Therapy Course expands on these concepts with toy-specific applications, advanced strategies, detailed therapy demonstrations, and answers to the many "but what if...?" questions that come up as you gain experience. 

We will be offering a discount on the full course if you complete Play Based Speech Therapy 101. More details on that will come to your email! 

 When you register for Play Based Therapy 101, you'll receive: 

• ✔️ A live 2.5-hour training with Anna and Kiersten (or access to the recording if you can't attend live)
• ✔️ One full year of access to the workshop recording, so you can rewatch it anytime
• ✔️ The presentation slides to follow along during the training and refer back to afterward
• ✔️ A certificate of completion for 2.5 Professional Development Hours (PDH)
• ✔️ Live Q&A during the workshop (for those attending live)

Our goal is for you to leave with more than just ideas ... you'll walk away with a clear framework, practical strategies, and resources you can revisit long after the workshop is over.

 If you've ever caught yourself thinking... 

• "I feel like I spend more time planning than actually doing therapy."
• "I don't know how to follow a child's lead without losing my goals."
• "I feel like every student needs a different activity."
• "I want to use more play, but I'm not sure where to start."
• "I have plenty of toys... I just don't know how to use them purposefully."

...then this training is for you.

Play Based Therapy 101 is designed for SLPs who want to build a strong foundation in purposeful play-based therapy. We'll give you the mindset, framework, and practical starting point you need to feel more confident, spend less time planning, and make the most of the toys and activities you already own.

If you're looking for advanced toy-specific adaptations, in-depth troubleshooting, or detailed "what if..." scenarios, those are covered in our comprehensive Play-Based Speech Therapy Course. But if you're ready to stop overcomplicating therapy and finally understand how play-based therapy works, this is the perfect place to start.

In this live training, we'll cover the foundational principles of purposeful Play Based therapy, including: 

• What Play Based Therapy is (and isn't) and why it works.
• The Play Based Mindset and the biggest shifts that will change the way you approach therapy.
• How to follow a child's lead while staying intentional with your therapy goals.
• A simple framework you can use to confidently plan and deliver therapy.
• How to adapt one activity for a variety of speech and language goals so you aren't searching for new materials.
• Real therapy examples so you can see the framework in action.
• Live Q&A to help you feel confident getting started.

Please note: Play-Based Therapy 101 is designed to give you a strong foundation in purposeful Play Based Therapy.

 It does not cover the in-depth toy-by-toy applications, specific therapy activities, advanced adaptations, or detailed "what if..." scenarios included in our comprehensive Play Based Speech Therapy Course.

Think of this as your starting point - the framework you'll build on as your confidence grows.

Yes and no!

We are unable to provide and report CEUs to ASHA; however, this course can be used for 2.5 PDH (Professional Development Hours - formerly Clinical Maintenance Hours). PDHs can be used towards CEUs. We will provide a Certificate of Completion.

Please contact your Regulating Body with specific questions regarding your personal requirements for Professional Development prior to enrolling in the course. We assume no responsibility if you are unable to use this course towards your Development Hours for your Association. 

This training is designed for SLPs working primarily with preschool and early elementary-aged children. The principles you'll learn can be applied across a variety of speech and language goals with young learners.

You'll receive one full year of access to Play Based Therapy 101.

• If you register before the live workshop, your one-year access begins on the date of the live training.
• If you purchase after the live workshop, your one-year access begins on your purchase date.

That gives you plenty of time to watch, rewatch, pause, take notes, and come back whenever you need a refresher.

Getting started is easy!

Before the live workshop, you'll receive an email with everything you need, including your live training link and instructions for joining us.

Once the live workshop is complete, the recording will be uploaded to your account at playbasedSpeechtherapycourse.com, where you can watch (and rewatch!) it anytime during your one year of access.

Whether you prefer learning on your computer, tablet, or smartphone, you'll be able to access the workshop wherever it's most convenient for you.

Due to the digital nature of the workshop, there are no refunds. We highly encourage you to contact us at [email protected] with any questions prior to purchasing.

Your registration is for one person and includes access for a single user only. 

If you have a friend or coworker who'd like to join, we'd love to have them! Each participant will need to purchase their own registration so they can receive their own workshop access, presentation slides, certificate of completion (2.5 PDH), and one year of recording access.

 🐦 Early Bird Pricing

September 8–10: 47 USD with code EARLYBIRD

✨ Regular Pricing

September 11 – October 7: 57 USD

⏰ Last Chance Pricing

October 8 onward: 67 USD

Every registration includes:

• ✔️ Live workshop access (if you attend before the live event)
• ✔️ One full year of access to the workshop recording

Can't make it live? No problem! If you register before the live workshop, you'll have one year of access beginning on the live event date. If you purchase after the live workshop, you'll receive one year of access starting from your purchase date.

Please note: We are not able to offer group rates for this workshop.

No problem! 😊

While we'd love to have you join us live, we know life happens. Every registration includes one year of access to the workshop recording, so you can watch (or rewatch!) whenever it works for you.

That means you can learn at your own pace, pause when you need to, and come back to the training anytime over the next year.

Yes! If you can't join us live, you'll still be able to purchase Play Based Therapy 101 after the workshop and receive one full year of access to the recording from your purchase date. 

However, there are two great reasons to register early:

• 💛 Live seats are limited, so we recommend reserving your spot early if you'd like to attend the live training and participate in the Q&A.
• 🐦 Early Bird pricing is available through September 10. Register before then to save $20 USD before the price increases. Use code EARLYBIRD.

Whether you join us live or watch the recording later, you'll receive the same training and one year of access to revisit it whenever you need a refresher.

No, we do not accept purchase orders for the LIVE workshop. We do for the full course. If you have questions, please email us at [email protected].

Play-Based Speech Therapy 101 will be held live on Wednesday, October 7, from 5:00–7:30 PM MST. 

Can't make it live? No worries! Every registration includes one full year of access to the workshop recording, so you can watch (or rewatch) whenever it fits your schedule. You'll also receive the presentation slides and your 2.5 PDH certificate of completion.