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2026 Black Play Therapy® Symposium

Registration & Tickets

July 10-11, 2026 | Springfield, VA

Choose Your Registration Option

Join us for this transformative two-day symposium focused on understanding and disrupting the cognitive biases that criminalize Black children. Select the registration option that works best for you.

🎉 Early Bird Special!

Register early and save on full conference registration
Save $100
Early bird pricing available for limited time only

Full Conference

Both Days - Complete Experience
Friday & Saturday, July 10-11, 2026
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM Each Day
$589
Regular Price
Early Bird: $489
Registration Includes:
  • 12 hours (Four Sessions) of hands-on and experiential training
  • 12 CE Hours
  • CE Certificate available for $35 (paid separately)
  • Training Materials and Handouts
  • Presentation Slides (Presenter Choice)
  • Exclusive Bonus Interventions
  • Conference Swag Bag
  • Hot Breakfast Buffet (7:45 AM - 8:45 AM both days)
  • All day beverages
  • Morning and Afternoon Refreshments
  • Friday Night Party "Grown Folks Recess"
Register for Full Conference

Day One Only

Friday Sessions
Friday, July 10, 2026
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
$325
Registration
Registration Includes:
  • 6 hours (Three Sessions) of hands-on and experiential training
  • CE Certificate available for $35 (paid separately)
  • 6 CE Hours
  • Training Materials and Handouts
  • Presentation Slides (Presenter Choice)
  • Conference Bag
  • Hot Breakfast Buffet (7:45 AM - 8:45 AM)
  • All day beverages
  • Morning and Afternoon Refreshments
Register for Day One

Day Two Only

Saturday Sessions
Saturday, July 11, 2026
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM
$325
Registration
Registration Includes:
  • 6 hours of hands-on and experiential training
  • CE Certificate available for $35 (paid separately)
  • 6 CE Hours
  • Training Materials and Handouts
  • Presentation Slides (Presenter Choice)
  • Conference Bag
  • Hot Breakfast Buffet (7:45 AM - 8:45 AM)
  • All day beverages
  • Morning and Afternoon Refreshments
Register for Day Two

🎓 Student Registration

Full Conference Student Rate: $399

Student Full Conference

Both Days - Student Rate
Friday & Saturday, July 10-11, 2026
7:45 AM - 5:00 PM Each Day
$399
Student Price
⚠️ Student Verification Required: Must provide proof of current student enrollment status at time of registration.
Registration Includes:
  • 12 hours of hands-on and experiential training
  • 12 CE Hours
  • CE Certificate available for $35 (paid separately)
  • Training Materials and Handouts
  • Presentation Slides (Presenter Choice)
  • Exclusive Bonus Interventions
  • Conference Swag Bag
  • Hot Breakfast Buffet (7:45 AM - 8:45 AM both days)
  • All day beverages
  • Morning and Afternoon Refreshments
  • Friday Night Party "Grown Folks Recess"
Register as Student

Can't Make It in 2026? Transfer to 2027!

We understand that life happens. If you can’t attend in 2026, we’ve got you covered.

One-Time Courtesy Transfer to 2027 Symposium

  • Transfer your full 2026 registration to the 2027 Black Play Therapy® Symposium
  • Your registration fee will be applied to 2027 - no additional payment required
  • Must be requested in writing before July 6, 2026
  • Available one time only - non-refundable once applied to 2027
  • Provides flexibility without losing your investment

We want you at the symposium, even if it means waiting until 2027!

What's Included in Your Registration

All registration options include exceptional value and comprehensive support for your learning experience:
  • Experiential Learning: Hands-on activities, expressive arts experiences, and interactive workshops designed to deepen understanding and build practical skills.
  • Comprehensive Materials: Training handouts, presentation slides (where available), and bonus intervention resources you can immediately apply in your practice.
  • Continuing Education: CE credits approved by APT, ASWB, and NBCC for play therapists, social workers, and professional counselors. CE certificate fee is $35 (paid separately).
  • All-Day Hospitality: Hot breakfast buffet each morning, continuous beverage service, and refreshments during morning and afternoon breaks.
  • Conference Materials: Professional conference bag with symposium materials and resources.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded professionals, parents, and advocates committed to protecting Black childhood.

Full conference registration also includes: Exclusive bonus interventions, conference swag bag, and admission to the Friday Night Party “Grown Folks Recess” – a joyful celebration of play and community.

📜 Continuing Education Certificate

Purchase your CE certificate to receive continuing education credit for the symposium.

CE Certificate

Required for Continuing Education Credit
$35
CE Certificate Fee
Certificate Provides:
  • Up to 12 CE hours for symposium attendance
  • Valid for licensed mental health professionals
  • Play therapy CEs are for master's level students, non-licensed and licensed mental health professionals pursuing play therapy credentialing
  • Official certificate of completion
  • Documentation for license renewal
⚠️ Important: Continuing education credits are for mental health professionals ONLY! Please check with your licensing board for CE approval requirements.
Purchase CE Certificate

CE Provider Information

📋 Play Therapy CEs

12 Contact CEs Sponsored by Unicorn Life Training
APT Approved Provider 18-532
Play Therapy CEs Available to Mental Health Professionals & Graduate Students in a Mental Health Program.

📋 Social Work CEs

Unicorn Life Training, #2031, is approved as an ACE provider to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Regulatory boards are the final authority on courses accepted for continuing education credit. ACE provider approval period: 01/24/2025 – 01/24/2026. Social workers participating in this symposium will receive up to 12 continuing education credits.

📋 Professional Counselor CEs

The Black Play Therapy® Symposium has been approved by NBCC for NBCC credit. Unicorn Life Training is solely responsible for all aspects of the program. NBCC Approval No. SP-4918.

Unicorn Life Training is responsible for this continuing education program for play therapists, social workers, and counselors.

📢 Important Notice: Continuing education credits are for mental health professionals ONLY! Please check with your licensing board for CE approval requirements. The CE certificate must be purchased separately for $35.

📋 Cancellation & Refund Policy

Please review our refund policy carefully before registering.

Until April 30, 2026

75% Refund
Less $50 administrative fee

May 1 - June 12, 2026

50% Refund
Less $50 administrative fee

After June 12, 2026

No Refunds
No exceptions
  • All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email
  • Refunds will be processed within 14 business days of approval
  • All refunds are subject to the $50 administrative fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Early bird pricing is available for a limited time. Register early to save $100 on full conference registration. Pricing subject to change without notice.
 
Single-day registrations are available for $325 per day. While we recommend attending both days for the complete experience, single-day registration allows you to participate based on your schedule and still earn 6 CE hours.
 
Student pricing ($399) is available to graduate students currently enrolled in a mental health program. You must provide proof of current enrollment (student ID, enrollment letter, or transcript) at the time of registration.
 
Lunch is not included in the registration fee. There is a 75-minute lunch break each day, and restaurants are conveniently located across the street at Springfield Mall. Hot breakfast, all-day beverages, and morning/afternoon refreshments are included.

Refund Schedule:
• Until April 30, 2026: 75% refund less a $50 administrative fee
• May 1 – June 12, 2026: 50% refund less a $50 administrative fee
• After June 12, 2026: No refunds

All refund requests must be submitted in writing via email. Refunds will be processed within 14 business days of approval.

Registration transfers are available upon request up to 7 business days before the start of the symposium. Transfer requests must be submitted in writing via email and include the name, contact information, and credentials of the new attendee. No administrative fee applies to registration transfers. Transfers requested within 7 business days of the symposium start date may not be accommodated.
Yes! Registrants may request a one-time courtesy transfer to the 2027 Black Play Therapy® Symposium if they are unable to attend in 2026. Transfer requests must be submitted in writing before July 6, 2026. Registration fees paid for 2026 will be applied to the 2027 symposium registration. This courtesy transfer is available one time only and is non-refundable once applied to 2027.
Yes, up to 12 CEs are available for mental health professionals. The CE certificate must be purchased separately for $35. Continuing education credits are available for play therapists, social workers, and professional counselors through our approved providers (APT, ASWB, NBCC). The CE certificate fee is paid separately from your symposium registration.

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