Presented by Melissa Wetterlund and Sara Werner

Eligible for up to 1 APT Approved Contact CE

Join both Missy and Sara for this FREE dynamic, live online training designed to introduce you to the Somatic Experiential Play Therapy (SEPT) model. Together, we’ll explore the core principles of how lasting change happens, the powerful role of symbolism and metaphor in play-based healing, and the critical connection between trauma and incomplete fight-or-flight responses. You’ll also gain practical insight into recognizing and supporting children who experience freeze, collapse, and dissociation in the playroom. Whether you’re new to SEPT or looking to deepen your understanding, this training offers a solid foundation for integrating these transformative concepts into your work with children and families.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will be able to

• Identify 2 core principles of Somatic Experiential Play Therapy

• Increase understanding of the autonomic nervous system and how it responds to trauma 

• Explain the connection between trauma and the incomplete fight/flight/freeze responses

• Identify 2 ways to invite, support, and facilitate appropriate fight or flight response in play therapy with children