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Innovation in Approaches in Play Therapy: Working with LGBTQ+ Youth

About this event

In this 2-day didactic and experiential training, play therapists and mental health practitioners working with individuals and families of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) Community will gain an understanding of the Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) of individuals and families and their intersectional identities as it applies to play therapy interventions and mental health practice policy.

Throughout the two days Play Therapist will developmental through the lens of Crenshaw’s Intersectionality, the role of identity and development play in working with Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE) children and adolescents. This workshop will examine culturally sensitive language, gender-affirming practices, and strategies, play therapy interventions, and the interplay of the therapeutic powers of play. Participants will examine the intersectionality of the relevance of SOGIE Community populations, including historical, political, and policy perspectives, the development of SOGIE identity-formation, health, mental health, familial issues, and SOGIE issues through childhood and adolescence. Participants will learn relevant play therapy interventions that can be applied in the playroom.





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  • Kurt W. Oster, LBS, LICSW-S, LCSW-QS, BCD, Registered Play Therapist™
    A transformative innovator, entrepreneur, educator, author, and social worker passionate about driving change, Kurt W. Oster, LBS (PA), LICSW-S (AL), LCSW- QS (FL), LCSW (PA & VA), BCD, RPT™ & Certified Playmaker is entering his sixteenth year in the mental health field. He is the Owner/President & CEO of VonOstir Innovation Services, PLLC, and the Chief Clinical Officer of Aspire Integrated Healthcare Solutions, LLC. Mr. Oster is a Pennsylvania Licensed Behavioral Specialist (LBS), an Alabama Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), a Florida, Pennsylvania, & Virginia Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and a Florida and New Jersey Certified PreK-12 School Social Worker (CSSW). He is a Member of the American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress, a Board-Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work (BCD), and a Registered Play Therapist (RPT)™. In April 2024, Mr. Oster became a Certified Playmaker with the Life is Good Playmaker Project. Mr. Oster holds a Bachelor of Arts with Honors in Urban Studies from Rutgers University, a Master in Social Work (MSW) from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) from the University of Southern California, and a Master of Science (MS) in Homeland Security and Emergency Management from Colorado Technical University. Additionally, Mr. Oster holds certifications including the ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Professional (ADHD-CCSP), Autism Spectrum Disorder-Clinical Specialist (ASD-CS), Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP), and FEMA Professional Continuity Practitioner, Level I. As an LCSW, Mr. Oster serves children, adolescents, young adults, their families, LGBTQIA+, and individuals working through Trauma. Outside of his clinical practice, Mr. Oster is an author and presents information on youth civic engagement, SOGIE mental health, disaster preparedness, and emergency management to the international community. Mr. Oster, LBS, LCSW, ACSW, BCD, RPT™, is currently writing his first textbook in LGBTQ+ Play Therapy, which will be published in June 2025.
    Sessions
    • 1000A01 : Transformative Inclusion for SOGIE Practice in Play Therapy
    • 10100A1 : Transformative Practice in Play Therapy Intersectionality with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, & Their Families.
  • Tyler Tooley, MS, LPC, C-APTS, Registered Play Therapist™
    Tyler is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified AutPlay® Therapy Provider, and is a Registered Play Therapist™. Tyler identifies as Neurodivergent, and is the owner of Tooley Therapy in St. Louis, MO, where he specializes in working with people who are also neurodivergent (Autistic, ADHD, OCD, SPD, gifted, etc.). Tyler integrates AutPlay Therapy with Neurodivergent teenagers, young adults & adults, by utilizing technology including video and computer games, iPads, and virtual reality (VR) into his sessions. Tyler is currently conducting research and developing training programs for other clinicians interested in technology in the playroom.
    Sessions
    • 1000A02 : Embracing Diversity: a Playful Approach to Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
    • 10100A1 : Transformative Practice in Play Therapy Intersectionality with LGBTQ+ Children, Adolescents, & Their Families.

CE Info

Earn up to 12 CE Credit Hours including

3  Seminal Theories in Play Therapy Hours
3  Skills and Methods in Play Therapy Hours
5  Cultural Diversity in Play Therapy Hours
1  Special Topics in Play Therapy Hour

Before the event, you will receive an email from CE-Go with access to the virtual event. After the event, you will receive access to your evaluation and continuing education certificate via a personalized "attendee dashboard" link, hosted on the CE-Go website. This link and access to the virtual event will be sent to the email account you used to register for the event.

Upon accessing the CE-Go "attendee dashboard", you will be able to:

  • Complete evaluation forms for the event
  • Download your continuing education certificate in a PDF format

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the CE-Go platform, please contact CE-Go at 888-498-5578 or by email at support@ce-go.com Please Note: Emails for this event will come from "support@ce-go.com".

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Continuing Education Credit Hours are available from the following organizations

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American Psychological Association
CE Learning Systems, LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. CE Learning Systems maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work
CE Learning Systems SW CPE is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #0060.
New York Education Department for Licensed Mental Health Counselors
CE Learning Systems, LLC is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Mental Health Practitioners as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed mental health counselors. #MHC-0072.
New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology
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New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy
CE Learning Systems dba CE-Credit.com & AddictionCounselorCE.com is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Marriage and Family Therapy as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed marriage and family therapists #MFT-0045.
Association for Play Therapy
VonOstir Innovation Services, PLLC has been approved by the Association for Play Therapy as an Approved Provider # 24-726. This training is approved by APT Approved Provider 24-726 for 12 CE Live-Webinar Hours.

VonOstir Innovation Services, PLLC, is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Event Learning Objectives

  • Develop and utilize a comprehensive vocabulary of LGBTQ+ terminology, concepts, and identities to foster greater cultural competence and sensitivity within play therapy.
  • Establish and maintain safe and affirming playrooms that are conducive to the emotional well-being of LGBTQ+ clients, ensuring an environment of acceptance and support.
  • Apply transformative inclusion principles to actively promote equity, diversity, and inclusivity within play therapy, fostering an environment of acceptance and support for all clients.
  • Identify unique challenges and strengths commonly experienced by neurodivergent children and teens in play therapy through group discussions and case study analyses, and apply inclusive play therapy techniques to support them.
  • Examine best practices, ethical impacts, and theoretical models in play therapy as they apply to Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, and Expression (SOGIE), and incorporate culturally competent standards of care for clients and their families.

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CELS Grievance
If a grievance arises pertaining to continuing education activities or processes, please contact Tyler Gibson via confidential email to tyler@celearningsystems.com as soon as possible, so that the nature of the concern may be addressed in a timely fashion.
Disability Accommodation

We are committed to providing ADA accommodations in compliance with the law. To ensure your needs are met, please inform us of any requirements when you register, ideally at least 30 days before the event. You can do so by emailing support@ce-go.com or calling 888-498-5578.

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Refunds are available less a $10 credit card processing fee up until two weeks prior to the event. After that time, no refunds will be processed.
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The privacy of all participants will assuredly be maintained from registration through receipt of a certificate of completion. Though participants will be required to be on camera to receive credit for a live webinar, the recording will not include a view of participants’ names or faces.

Non-discrimination Policy

VonOstir Innovation Services, P.L.L.C., and CE-GO.com do not discriminate against any individual or group concerning any service, program, or activity provided based on gender, race, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, ability, economic status, religion, age, organizational membership, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Student Rates

If you are a student looking to register for this class, please email info@vonostir.com to receive a special discount code with a valid student ID for the student rate. 


Webinar Statement
*PLEASE NOTE: This webinar will be recorded and available as a non-contact webinar. If you are unable to attend live please you will receive access to the recorded version within thirty (30) days after the webinar is presented live.


Evaluations, Post-test, and Certificates:
IMPORTANT re: Evaluations, Post-test, and Certificates:

Registrants must attend live with the camera to receive CEs and a certificate of completion. Our administrator will monitor the on-camera presence throughout the program.
Registrants must submit an evaluation and complete a post-test administered at 2:15 EASTERN upon the webinar presentation conclusion. Participants must complete and submit both evaluation and post-tests with an 80% passing grade within 24 hours of the conclusion of this live webinar to receive CEs and a certificate of completion. PLEASE set aside time between the webinar’s presentation conclusion at 2:00 and 2:15 EASTERN to complete and submit your evaluation and quiz.
Registrants will be provided a link in the CHAT box on Zoom AND via email after the webinar for the evaluation and post-test to be completed.
Certificates of completion will be sent out to all who complete evaluations and post-test requirements per the above guidelines within 7 days after the live webinar date.
APT Approved CE Provider

This workshop meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar training and is approved by APT Approved Provider #24-726 for 12 CE Live webinar hour. 

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