Play God's Way Training Program (individual classes)

5 Credit Hours per class

Cord of Three Counseling Services, Inc. has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7971. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Cord of Three Counseling Services, Inc. is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

The Play God’s Way program by Cord of 3 equips counselors with Christ-centered play therapy techniques to help children and families heal, grow, and thrive. Designed for professionals passionate about integrating faith with clients who request faith-based serves and proven therapeutic methods, this certification program offers hands-on training, expert instruction, and a transformative approach to counseling.

Mission:
Mission: Play God’s Way is a Christ-centered, Biblically-based play therapy model designed to address the mental health needs of children and families. Our mission is to protect and preserve the God-ordained institution of the family by equipping mental health professionals with faith-integrated therapeutic tools rooted in Scripture for families requesting faith-based therapy.

“And all thy children [shall be] taught of the LORD; and great [shall be] the peace of thy children.”
Isaiah 54:13

What Sets This Training Apart:

Faith-Integrated Approach: Christ-centered and Biblically-grounded curriculum designed specifically for mental health counselors who work with Chrisitan clients who have requested to incorporate their faith.
Comprehensive Training: A 60-hour certification program that equips clinicians to effectively integrate a Biblical worldview into play therapy practices.
Hands-On Resources: All participants receive play materials for use during and after training.
Practical Interventions: Each training includes a minimum of 10 ready-to-use therapeutic interventions applicable to client sessions.
Clinical Tools: Access to treatment planning resources to support the development of effective, faith-based plans of care.
Flexible Payment Options: Interest-free payment plans and multiple discount opportunities are available to support accessibility.

Please Note: This training does not lead to the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential but will apply to credit hours as approved by NBCC.

If you do not attend the training, the materials from the training will not be able to be provided to you.

Bio Information: Stacie C. Norman, PhD, LPC, CPCS

Dr. Stacie Norman is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia where she serves as a counselor and training center coordinator for Cord of 3 Counseling Services. She graduated from Liberty University with a MA in Professional Counseling and Capella University with a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision. She has received over 150 education hours and 30+ hours of supervision in play therapy. Throughout her career, she has served students in families, school mental health settings, the juvenile probation system, and the foster care system. She developed Play God’s Way to meet a need for Christian counselors to be better equipped to serve families that desire counseling services from a faith-based perspective.

Play God's Way

Complete 12-Session Professional Development Program

📅 AVAILABLE COHORTS (5 Credit Hours per class)

Choose your preferred cohort when registering:

Fall 2025
Winter 2026
Summer 2026
Fall 2026

🌱 PREREQUISITE SESSIONS (Must Complete Both First)

Session 1: Vinedressers: The Call & Role of Play Therapists - $166.67
Session 2: Preparing the Soil: Play Therapy Basics - $166.67

⚠️ Both prerequisite sessions must be completed before registering for any advanced sessions.

🌿 ADVANCED SESSIONS (Available After Prerequisites)

Session 3: Attachment and Parenting (Love) - $166.67
Session 4: Child & Adolescent Depression (Joy) - $166.67
Session 5: Overcoming Anxiety (Peace) - $166.67
Session 6: ADHD & School Difficulty (Patience) - $166.67
Session 7: Family Play Therapy (Kindness) - $166.67
Session 8: Developing Healthy Relationships (Goodness) - $166.67
Session 9: Building Identity through Play (Faithfulness) - $166.67
Session 10: Healing Trauma through Play (Gentleness) - $166.67
Session 11: Anger, Aggression & ODD (Self-Control) - $166.67
Session 12: Harvest Time! Termination & Spiritual Growth - $166.67

How to Register:

Select your desired session (1-12)
Choose your preferred cohort (Fall 2025, Winter 2026, Summer 2026, or Fall 2026)
Start with Sessions 1 & 2 (prerequisites) before advancing to sessions 3-12

Each session includes comprehensive training materials, practical applications, and ongoing support for your professional development in play therapy.

Please Note: This training does not lead to the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential but will apply to CEU's as approved by LPCA-GA and NBCC.