Renewing Hearts Play Therapy Training

08/09/2026

You’ve taken the play therapy training.

You’ve got the play therapy training manuals.

You even bookmarked that one article you swear you’ll actually read this weekend.

But still… every time a client throws a curveball or spirals in a play therapy session, that voice creeps in:

“Am I doing this right?”

Here’s the truth no one talks about:

Most play therapists don’t need more content.

They need conversation. Reflection. Real-time feedback.

The kind you only get when you’re part of a trusted community that speaks the language of play therapy.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. And honestly? You never should have had to.

📍Let’s build that circle—together.

Who’s in your circle of support?

Tag them and save this post as a reminder when you’re feeling stuck.

Post in the comments or message me. I read every one.

Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S
Renewing Hearts Play Therapy Training

08/08/2026

Unsure if clients are progressing in play therapy?

I reveal a 3-part framework and how your therapy model acts as a GPS to measure progress and ensure effectiveness.

Register for a free 90-minute webinar. Online. August 23 at 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern.

08/07/2026

There are two ways to walk into a play therapy session.

The first: you arrive, you set up the room, you hope something useful happens.

The second: you arrive knowing what direction you're heading, why you're heading there, and what you'll do when the unexpected shows up — because it always does.

The difference between those two experiences isn't magic.

It's a framework.

And I'm teaching it — free — on August 23, 2026.

How to Provide Play Therapy Without Second-Guessing Every Clinical Decision, Even the Challenging Cases

This 90-minute free webinar is for the play therapist who is tired of hoping their play therapy sessions are therapeutic and ready to *know* they are.

📅 August 23 at 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern

👉 Register free — link in the comments.

Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S
Renewing Hearts Play Therapy Training

08/07/2026

Tired of endless searching for play therapy activities? Discover why a solid framework, not just toys, is key to confident sessions and client healing. Learn my 3-part strategy to overcome second-guessing and achieve impactful results.

Register Now for the Free 90-minute webinar. Online. August 23 at 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern.

08/06/2026

Feeling like a failure as a therapist? Discover how shared experiences and peer support can combat guilt and reaffirm your skills. You are not alone in this journey

08/06/2026

Here's something nobody talks about in play therapy training:

You can have a playroom full of toys, years of experience, and a shelf full of books — and still walk out of a play therapy session wondering if you did the right thing.

That's not a skills problem. That's a *framework* problem.

When play therapists don't have a clear framework — they default to reacting instead of guiding.

And their most complex cases stay stuck.

That's exactly what I'm addressing in my upcoming FREE 90-minute live webinar:

🎓 *How to Provide Play Therapy Without Second-Guessing Every Clinical Decision, Even the Challenging Cases*

If you work with children and adolescents, this is for you.

You'll walk away with:
✅ A proven 3-part framework for confident clinical decision-making
✅ A clear method for selecting play therapy interventions with strategic purpose
✅ Indicators that show meaningful, measurable progress is happening
✅ An understanding of why community support transforms clinical confidence

📅 August 23, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern
💻 Free | Live | Online

Register using the link in the comments below. ⬇️

Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S
Renewing Hearts Play Therapy Training

08/06/2026

Do you ever feel like the only play therapist who hasn’t figured it out? You’re not alone—and that thought might be exactly what’s keeping you stuck.

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re exposing the "dangerous lie" of play therapy isolation.

When you're the only kid therapist in your building, it's easy to look at social media "wins" and conclude that everyone else has it together while you're struggling.

I’m here to tell you: that feeling isn’t a "you" problem; it’s a structural problem.

In this episode, we cover:

The Isolated Play Therapist Belief: Why your brain concludes you’re failing when you don’t have a clinical reference point.
Challenging Mistaken Beliefs: Why self-doubt and "late-night Googling" are actually nearly universal experiences for play therapists working in isolation.
The Power of Community: How connecting with other play therapists (like in Play Therapy Elevation CIRCLE) provides immediate relief and clinical clarity.
The Critical Mindset Shift: Moving from "I must be broken" to "I just need better support structure."
Stop white-knuckling your way through hard play therapy cases. Your clients need the supported, confident version of you. Let's talk about how to find her.

GET ON THE WAITLIST: Ready to step out of isolation? Join the waitlist for the Play Therapy Elevation CIRCLE, my online membership designed to ensure you never have to do this work alone: 🔗 https://www.rhplaytherapytraining.com/f/ptec-waitlist

JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Have you ever had a moment where you connected with another play therapist and felt that instant relief of "oh thank goodness, it's not just me"? Drop it in the comments below! 👇

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021678/episodes/19586834

Do you ever feel like the only play therapist who hasn’t figured it out? You’re not alone—and that thought might be exactly what’s keeping you stuck.In this week’s podcast episode, we’re exposing the "dangerous lie" of play therapy isolation. ...

08/05/2026

Here's something I want play therapists to hear:

Challenging cases aren't supposed to feel like a test with no answer key.

They're supposed to feel like a complex puzzle — one you have the tools and the framework to work through with purpose and intention.

The difference between those two experiences isn't talent. It isn't years in the field.

It's having a clear clinical decision-making play therapy framework that guides you — even when the case is complicated.

On August 23, 2026 I'm hosting a free 90-minute webinar for play therapists who want to stop dreading the hard cases and start showing up to them with confidence.

How to Provide Play Therapy Without Second-Guessing Every Clinical Decision, Even the Challenging Cases

You'll learn:
🎯 A proven 3-part framework for clinical decision-making in the playroom
🎯 How to stop randomly selecting activities and start working with purpose
🎯 Clear indicators that show when your play therapy is creating real change
🎯 Why play therapy community support changes everything about your confidence

It's free. It's online. It's on August 23 at 4:00 PM Pacific / 7:00 PM Eastern.

👉 Register free — link in the comments. See you on August 23! Save your spot!

💬 What makes a case feel "challenging" for you? Tell me in the comments.

Cathi Spooner, LCSW, RPT-S
Renewing Hearts Play Therapy Training

08/05/2026

Discover the 3 key strategies confident play therapists use, even with challenging cases. Learn to overcome difficulties with parents and gain clarity in sessions. Register for our free webinar to master play therapy! Link in the comments. See you on August 23!

08/04/2026

Tackling Insecurities: A Therapist's Secret Weapon
Feeling insecure as a therapist? We explore why it's hard to talk about and how addressing it is key to growth. Learn strategies for overcoming isolation in your practice.

🎧 Listen to the full podcast here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/2021678/episodes/19586834

📺 Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/live/S872YDPSpn0?si=TS441Ym4aNwh0GUH