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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KPop Demon Hunters: Healing Through Harmony Part 2
CourseThrough an Adlerian Play Therapy lens, we’ll explore metaphor, and narrative as tools for self-expression, emotional modulation, insight, and connection.
$50
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KPop Demon Hunters: Healing Through Harmony Part 1
CourseLearn how to translate this fandom-fueled phenomenon into practical, developmentally attuned interventions through an Adlerian Play Therapy lens.
$50
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Culturally Attuned Play Therapy: Honoring Stories, Not Stereotypes
CourseThis workshop will explore how play therapists can integrate cultural humility into their practice. Participants will gain practical skills for fostering culturally affirming play therapy sessions & honoring the narratives of each child and family.
$175
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Digital Play Therapy for Play Therapists
CourseEnhance your play therapy skills with digital tools. Explore techniques to engage children online and deliver effective therapy virtually.
$175
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History of Play Therapy
CourseThis webinar explores the evolution of play therapy from its origins to contemporary practices, highlighting key figures, milestones, and theories that have shaped the field.
$175
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Intro to Play Therapy
CourseThis training will cover a brief history of play therapy, an overview of theories as well as basic play therapy skills - providing a foundation for working with children.
$175
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Storytelling & Pop Culture: Healing Trauma Through Play Therapy
CourseThis presentation will provide practical interventions that combine play therapy techniques with pop culture references to support trauma recovery, promote resilience, and strengthen family bonds.
$100
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Cultural Humility and Geeks: Adlerian Play Therapy and D&D
CourseDuring this workshop, the presenters will discuss their experiences playing D&D and how they have adapted the game professionally in their Adlerian Play Therapy practices.
$85
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Jedi Wisdom and the Fellowship of Healing: Integrating Values in Play Therapy
CourseIn this engaging play therapy training, we will explore how the principles of Child-Centered Play Therapy can be used to identify and enhance core values in both clients and play therapists.
$100