Artificial Intelligence, Play Therapy, and Ethics: Navigating the New Frontier

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping how clinicians document, communicate, and conceptualize client care. Play therapists now encounter smart toys, digital sandtrays, and AI-driven tools that challenge traditional understandings of confidentiality, consent, and therapeutic presence.

This 3-hour experiential workshop examines the ethical implications of AI integration in play therapy through the framework of the APT Best Practices and current professional ethical codes. Participants will explore how these guiding standards inform responsible innovation and help maintain the centrality of...Read more play, relationship, and safety in the therapeutic process. Through interactive case work and reflection, attendees will develop clear frameworks and language for informed, ethical, and developmentally appropriate AI use in play therapy. Less...

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Learning Objectives

Identify at least three ethical principles (ACA, AAMFT, or NASW) that apply to the use of AI in play therapy.
Describe the potential benefits and risks associated with AI-assisted tools or digital play materials.
Identify at least three ways to incorporate APT Best Practices in play therapy involving the use of artificial intelligence (AI).
Identify and apply ethical decision-making models to analyze AI-related dilemmas in play therapy.
Develop practical strategies for maintaining therapeutic presence, play-based integrity, and client trust while implementing AI technologies in practice.

Friday, January 23, 2026

Live Interactive Webinar

09:00 AM CST - 12:00 PM CST

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$60.00

EARN 3 CE Credit Hours
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About the speaker

Alvin Bonds II, Ph.D., NCC, ACS, RPT-S, LMFT, LPC/MHSP-AS

Owner & Clinical Director

Dr. Alvin Bonds II earned his doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision and is dually licensed in Tennessee as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Professional Counselor with Mental Health Service Provider designation (LPC/MHSP) with Approved Supervisor (AS) endorsement. Alvin currently owns a group private practice in Jackson, TN where he provides clinical oversight to other clinicians, as well as individually seeing children, men, women, couples, and families with various presenting issues. Alvin is a National Certified Counselor (NCC), an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS), and is also a Registered Play Therapist - Supervisor (RPT-S). Alvin is committed to the advancement of counselor education and supervision and through his practice offers continuing education opportunities for mental health professionals, having earned Approved Provider status through the Association for Play Therapy (APT) and the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

CE Information - Earn 3 CE Credit Hours

CE Approvals

National Board for Certified Counselors

Revelation of Hope Counseling Services has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7203. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Revelation of Hope Counseling Services is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Association for Play Therapy

Revelation for Hope Counseling Services has been approved by APT as an Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education, APT #21-653.

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