On-Demand Courses

Enroll in Melissa Wetterlund and Sara Werner’s APT Approved on-demand training courses at the time and pace that works for you. All courses include full access to streaming videos, additional downloads and resources, as well as the corresponding continuing education upon completion of an online evaluation and quiz.

Available Courses

Introduction to Somatic Experiential Play Therapy

This course will give you a foundational introduction to the Somatic Experiential Play Therapy modality created by Melissa Wetterlund and Sara Werner. You will hear both of the creators present their model together!

The Power Of Metaphor- Interpretation and Support of Symbolic Play Themes

Join Missy as she addresses one of the foundational pieces of SEPT- metaphor. This course will dive into the most common play themes seen in the playroom with the goal of equipping you to better understand the meaning of play. We will discuss how to see, interpret and respond to metaphor in a way that invites the child deeper into the play in order to mobilize their story.

Parents and Play- Mastering How to Integrate Parents into the Play Therapy Process

Join Missy as she discusses one of the hardest parts of working with children- knowing how to integrate their parents into the therapeutic process. Research shows that it is essential to get parent buy in and support in order to create the change we know is possible for their children.

This course will label and address the most essential pieces for increasing parent buy in and involvement in the play therapy process.

Minnesota Ethical and Legal Considerations of Play Therapy

Join Missy as she tackles the ins and outs of the ethics of working with children. This course will aim to touch on the many ethical and legal issues faced by play therapists in the state of Minnesota. There are many ethical guidelines that uniquely affect those that work with children, and this training will aim to clarify many of the gray areas that arise in this work by diving into the MN statutes to truly understand the laws that underlie the standards of practice in the work we do.

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