The 2025 Fall Play Therapy Conference, organized by the NW Center for Play Therapy Studies, is an in-person event focusing on the neurosequential therapeutic approach to play therapy. It aims to equip therapists with the knowledge to identify effective play therapy interventions for children who have experienced trauma. The conference will cover key neurobiological concepts, misperceptions of brain functioning, and strategies for integrating treatment into play therapy. Attendees will benefit from workshops, keynote sessions, and networking opportunities. The agenda includes a full day of sessions starting at 8:30 a.m. and ending at 4 p.m., with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m.
Mental Health Conferences
2025 Fall Play Therapy Conference
The 2025 Fall Play Therapy Conference, held in Portland, OR, focuses on the neurosequential therapeutic approach to play therapy for children who have experienced trauma.
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Date: November 07, 2025
Location: George Fox University: Portland Center
City/State: Portland, Oregon
Address: 12753 SW 68th Ave, Portland, OR 97223
Event Format: in-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
NW Center for Play Therapy Studies
The NW Center for Play Therapy Studies is dedicated to advancing the practice and understanding of play therapy through education and research.
Phone: 503-554-6100
Registration Fees
How much does this conference cost?
| Cost | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| $159.00 | General Public | Standard registration for the general public. |
| $109.00 | Students | Discounted registration for students with verification required. |
See the conference's actual website for more details around these fees, as sometimes they can be more complicated.
Schedule and Agenda
It's important to know what is planned.
The conference begins at 8 a.m. with check-in and walk-in registration. The main sessions start at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 4 p.m., with a lunch break from noon to 1 p.m.
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
Richard Gaskill
Dr. Rick Gaskill is a retired community mental health professional with 47 years of experience, a founding member and past president of the Kansas Association for Play Therapy, and a recipient of the APT Lifetime Achievement Award. He teaches at Wichita State University and has published extensively on the neuroscience of play therapy.
CEU Details
Here's information on Continuing Education Units (or CEUs).
The conference offers six contact hours of Continuing Education (CE) for attending the full session, approved by APT and NBCC.
Other Links and Information
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