Affirming Play Therapy with Trans Youth

A 6.5 hour beginners course focused on providing ethical and affirming Play Therapy for trans & non-binary youth!

Presented by a RPT-S with lived experience.
A 9 page handout is included!
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The course itself

What's your current plan to support trans & non-binary youth and their guardians? How do you hone in on gender dysphoria to reduce it through Play Therapy? Led by a trans genderqueer Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, you will get a quick support framework and multiple Play Therapy session activity ideas.

This training will empower participants to provide ethical, affirming, and effective play therapy services to trans youth, promoting their mental and emotional well-being!

We'll tackle the tough questions, like...
  • What do I say to guardians who ask if it's a phase?
  • How do I help my autistic trans & non-binary youth?
  • What do support plans look like for these youth?
  • Where do I find extra help and resources for myself, my clients, and their guardians?


In our 6.5 hours, we will cover:
  • specific needs of trans & non-binary youth attending play therapy
  • common terminology and concepts pertinent to trans clients
  • the history of gender and Gender Dysphoria
  • cultural implications and ethical approaches in Play Therapy 
  • over 14 different Play Therapy activities (many with real client examples!)
  • a framework to effectively support guardians of trans youth
  • and many resources for future learning!

    ✨ Special attention given to trans & autistic clients.


Bonus content includes:
📘 9 page PDF fillable handout
☕ 6 page T & Tea Party invite pack (editable on Canva)
📄 1 page fillable and reusable Support Plan template
🔑 Access to School Accommodation Ideas document

Additional Information

🕒 You can access this course at any time after you purchase it. It's self-paced and pre-recorded.

⌛ Total run time is 6 hrs 33 min 08 sec, not including user activities.

📋 Case studies and session materials are only shared with client consent on file. Do not redistribute.

🌟 Originally recorded as part of a 2-day event with Neurodiversity Affirming Ethical Play Therapy for Autistic Youth. (Best taught in combination to support intersectionality.)

✅ You will have free access to future content uploaded to this course, such as answered questions, after you purchase.

🏆 This product does currently provide Continuing Education credits. Completion and passing the post-test qualifies for 6.5 non-contact APT CE credits.

🚫Due to the nature of digital products, we cannot offer a refund. It is very important that you read this product page and its description thoroughly.

❔If you have any questions, please direct them to hello@cryptidlearns.com .

Course Lessons

Learning Objectives

Participants will...
  1. Analyze basic terminology and concepts pertinent to Gender Dysphoria and trans youth that attend play therapy sessions
  2. Assess youth for symptoms of Gender Dysphoria
  3. Examine the history of gender and Gender Dysphoria with a critical focus on cultural implications and ethical approaches for treating transgender youth in play therapy
  4. Explain the psychological benefits and implications of using play therapy with transgender youth
  5. Demonstrate 7 different play therapy activities designed to be culturally competent and relevant to transgender youth and their families
  6. Incorporate the concept of gender euphoria into play therapy sessions
  7. Integrate a framework to support guardians of transgender youth
Bundle offer

Trans Autistic Affirming Play Therapy Bundle

13 hours of content that's perfect for folks looking to refresh their work with trans & autistic youth! Lived experience is highlighted throughout both courses. Real activity examples will spark your imagination and inspire your work! 15% off!
Courses included:

Presented by

Dr. Kade Sharp

PhD, LICSW, CMHS, CST, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™
Dr. Kade Sharp (he/they) is a white disabled fat queer autistic trans demi Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor, Certified Sex Therapist, and Child Mental Health Specialist practicing in Washington state. He has his PhD in Clinical Sexology through Modern Sex Therapy Institutes. He specializes in supporting queer, trans and non-binary autistic and AuDHD clients of all ages, as well as neurodivergent supervisees. Kade loves helping people figure out they're autistic, playing board & card games, roleplaying, reality TV, true crime, and his 2 adopted senior cats. You can find Kade at Curious Cryptid Learning, www.kadesharp.com and www.neurokink.org .

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this training qualify for Continuing Education credits/hours?

Yes! Currently, completion of this course qualifies for 6 non-contact Association for Play Therapy Continuing Education credits. There is a post-test that must be passed in order to receive the certificate.
Curious Cryptid Learning is an APT Approved Provider #25-797.
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Is this about in-person or telehealth sessions?

Both styles of sessions are discussed.

What level is this course?

This is a beginner-level course; no prior knowledge about play therapy or trans identities needed.

Is this geared toward child/young clients?

Yes, the focus is primarily on youth age 2 to 17.

Conflict of Interest and Financial Declaration:

The presenter will receive financial gains from the purchase of this pre-recorded webinar. The presenter is the owner of this learning platform and has no other conflicts of interest.

Policy for Complaints:

If for any reason you are dissatisfied with the quality of this course or any other issue related to this training, please email us at hello@cryptidlearns.com and we will respond within 48 business hours.

What if I need accommodations?

Curious Cryptid Learning aims to be inclusive and understands there are many different ways people need to access learning information & materials. Curious Cryptid Learning strives to provide ADA compliant content to the public for physical, visual, and auditory disabilities.

If you need accommodations for this pre-recorded course, please contact us at hello@cryptidlearns.com and let us know your needs.

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