Self-Care for Play Therapists - Hosted by Dr Akiko Ohnogi
About
Dr Akiko Ohnogi is a clinical psychologist and seasoned play therapist based in Tokyo, Japan. She is co-founder and President of the Japan Association for Play Therapy (JAPT) and co-founder of the International Consortium for Play Therapy Associations (IC-PTA). Since 1996 she has worked with children, adolescents, families, couples and adults, focusing on trauma and multicultural clients.Dr Ohnogi has presented internationally, including in Japan, America, Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Argentina, and several countries in Europe, and has published in both Japanese and English. Her workshops blend neuroscience, play and creativity to help therapists sustain emotional, physical, and professional resilience, empowering them to thrive while caring for others.
The Webinar - “Playfully Recharging Your Brain, Body, and Spirit: Self-Care for Play Therapists”
Play therapy asks a lot of us - creativity, empathy, and emotional presence. But what happens when our own energy runs low? In this webinar, Dr Akiko Ohnogi invites play therapists to pause, reconnect with their playful vitality, and explore practical ways to recharge.
Drawing on neuroscience, trauma-informed insights, and the power of play, participants will engage in reflective and experiential exercises to restore emotional, physical, and creative energy. Together, we’ll consider culturally sensitive approaches to self-care and discover strategies that feel energising, doable, and joyful—helping therapists sustain their well-being while continuing to care for others.
Come ready to play, reflect, and leave with practical tools to nurture your own resilience, spark creativity and keep your inner light shining—for yourself and the children and families you serve.
By the end of this webinar, participants will be able to:
1. Identify common signs of emotional and physical depletion among play therapists and understand their neurobiological roots.
2. Describe how play and playfulness can promote self-regulation and resilience in therapists.
3. Apply at least two practical self-care strategies that integrate neuroscience and play-based principles.
4. Reflect on personal patterns of self-care and develop individualized approaches to sustaining professional well-being.
Investment:
APPTA Members:
Webinar Attendance - $30
Webinar Recording - $35
Non Members:
Webinar Attendance - $60
Webinar Recording - $70
Date
Saturday 13 December 2025 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
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