Date: May 10th, 2025

Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Place: Mid-America Nazarene University (online options available)

From interactive storytelling for young children to AI-assisted role-playing for teens and therapeutic gaming for adults, AI is reshaping play therapy at every stage of life. This workshop examines the ethical dilemmas of AI-enhanced play therapy across ages, including privacy concerns, AI bias, and the limitations of digital emotional recognition. Therapists will explore real-world examples, discuss ethical frameworks, and develop strategies for using AI responsibly while preserving the human-centered nature of play therapy.

Objectives:

• Participants will learn how to ethically integrate emerging AI technologies with play therapy interventions across different developmental stages.

• Participants will learn to identify and navigate ethical dilemmas that arise when using AI-assisted tools in play therapy with children, adolescents, and adults.

• Participants will learn best practices for maintaining client autonomy, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity when incorporating AI into play therapy sessions.

This training is offered to support and Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Play Therapy Certification Program at MidAmerican Nazarene University. The presenters are Dr. Rebeca Chow, RPT-S and Dr. Todd Frye. Feel free to register to attend the training only or join us for our anniversary lunch celebration!

Cost:

$30 without lunch

$50 with lunch.

APT-Approved Provider Training-APT Provider 07-198

*Live webinars (synchronous events) are counted as “non-contact” hours as opposed to “contact” hours for play therapy credentialing.