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Discover Play Training Institute

provides play therapy training to support the development of skills and confidence for mental health professionals in their work with children, adolescents, and families. Through the completion of our training, practitioners will meet the training requirements to become a Registered Play Therapist™ or School-Based Registered Play Therapist™.

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  • Stephanie Hase is a Clinical Social Worker Supervisor and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor who has been practicing for 10 years working with adolescents, children, and families and is a longtime believer in the therapeutic powers of play! In practice, Stephanie specializes in working with neurodivergence, anxiety, sensory processing, attachment, and supporting kids/teens in developing emotional regulation skills. Stephanie is the owner of Kaleidoscope Therapy in Huntsville, Alabama, a multidisciplinary counseling and occupational therapy practice.

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  • Jennifer is a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, and a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor. She received her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Jennifer has been practicing for almost 10 years and absolutely loves what she does! Utilizing a variety of techniques, including play therapy and expressive arts, she sees that there is a powerful impact that play therapy and expressive arts therapy approaches have in supporting an individual and families in self-expression and personal growth. Jennifer has been a clinical supervisor and collegiate instructor for several years and is the owner of Play and Grow Counseling, a group counseling practice in Huntsville, Alabama.

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