A New Hope Academy's On-Demand Trainings
Supercharge your Therapeutic Practice with our innovative, geeky trainings available anytime, anywhere!
Why train with us?
Welcome to the intersection of passion and professional growth! At our workshops and training sessions, we don't just teach skills — we ignite your potential through the lens of pop culture.
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Engaging Content for All: While we sprinkle in some pop culture references, our workshops are designed to resonate with everyone, regardless of their level of interest in popular media. We ensure that our content is relatable and accessible, making learning a breeze for all participants.
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Unlock Your Creativity: Pop culture is a goldmine of creativity, and we harness its power to inspire innovation and fresh perspectives. Even if you're not a pop culture buff, our workshops will ignite your creative spark and help you think outside the box.
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Actionable Insights: Beyond the pop culture references, our workshops focus on imparting practical skills that are essential for professional growth. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, you'll gain actionable insights to propel your career forward.
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A New Hope Therapy Center, our sister organization and partner for trainings and workshops, is an Approved CE Provider for the Association for Play Therapy™ (APT™) - Approved Provider, and our President Maria Laquerre-Diego is an Approved Provider for the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board.
Trainings Available
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Dungeons and Dragons and Adlerian Play Therapy, Oh, My!
CourseJoin Erika Walker, LSCSW, RPT-S, as she walks you through a brief history of Dungeons and Dragon, how it fits into the play therapy seminal theories, and ways to utilize this life-changing game as a part of the play therapy process.
$50
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Geeking Out With Neurodivergent Clients In Play Therapy
CourseJoin Val Bruno, LPC, RPT-S, to explore the innovative approach of incorporating geek culture into play therapy to better meet the needs of neurodivergent individuals.
$50
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EmpowerHer: Feminist Theory, Play Therapy and the Evolution of the Disney Princess
CourseJoin Jessica Cauthorne, LCSW, RPT, to delve into the dynamic relationship between the evolution of the Disney Princess archetype and feminist theory within the context of play therapy.
$50
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Cozy Gaming as Self Care for the Play Therapist
CourseJoin Ariel Landrum for this engaging training focusing on utilizing cozy gaming as a self-care practice for play therapists and exploring its applications in play therapy.
$50
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Jedi Mind Tricks: Integrating Play Therapy with Star Wars Narratives
CourseJoin Maria Laquerre-Diego to explore the intersection of play therapy techniques and the iconic Star Wars universe. Participants will learn how to harness the power of Star Wars narratives to enhance therapeutic interventions and and promote healing.
$50
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Utilizing Pop Culture in Play Therapy Settings
CourseYou know Bluey. But do you really know Bluey? Join Jennifer Shivey, LPC, RPT-S, ACS, to explore various figures and themes in pop culture and how they can be used in a play therapy setting.
$50
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Board Games In Play Therapy: Metaphors, Directives and Experiential Play for Board Games
CourseBoard games have become a highly utilized playroom tool in the playroom. Join April Lewis-Ramirez to explore different board games and learn ways to utilize them in the playroom to deepen the process and allow for healing and relationship building.
$50
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Raiders of the Lost Art: Lessons in Play Therapy from Indiana Jones
CourseDiscover the exhilarating intersection of Indiana Jones and play therapy in this dynamic presentation. Inspired by the timeless adventures of Indiana Jones, this session invites participants on a playful exploration of key play therapy concepts.
$50