The mission of the Multicultural Play Therapy Center Conference is to help professionals in the fields of mental health and education broaden their knowledge and clinical skills in play therapy by providing high quality training.  Although our clients, settings, and approaches may vary, we are all joined together in our sincere desire to meet the diverse needs of our clients through the healing power of play therapy.   Welcome to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and the Multicultural Play Therapy Center. 

Who Should Attend:   Professional counselors, school counselors, play therapists, psychologists, and students.  Special rates for current students (and May graduates).

What:  The 19th Annual Multicultural Play Therapy Center Conference

Where:  This year's conference will have both 3-hour non-contact live webinar sessions (June 20-22) and 5 days in person (June 23-27)  

For the Zoom sessions: You will receive an email invitation with directions for access after the close of registration.  A computer is recommended for participation versus use of a smart phone.  Also, hard wiring your computer to your router is highly recommended to ensure connectivity.  If you have difficulty connecting with the web conference, here are some numbers you can call for support: Zoom Toll-Free (serving all 50 states, the Caribbean, and Canada) 833-302-1536 or UNC Charlotte Tech Support 704-687-5500.

In-Person Sessions:  The in-person sessions will be June 23-27 at UNCC. You will receive an email with information about parking, campus facilities, the schedule for the day, and food options.  

When:  

• June 20-22: We will offer 3-hour live webinars on Zoom (3 CEs per session) on these days. All sessions are in Eastern Standard time.

• June 23-27, we will offer in-person sessions from 9:00 am – 4:30 pm EST (6 CEs for each day).

Approved Providers: NBCC Approved Provider #4208 and APT Approved Provider #07-191 for all sessions.  The 3-hour live webinars Zoom sessions are limited to 50 attendees to ensure the CEs meet the standards for Live Webinars by APT. The in-person sessions are approved as contact hours by APT.     

Disclaimer: APT sets guidelines for CE credits for participating in Live Webinars. All participants in live webinars must 1) actively participate in the Live Webinar through the chat feature and experiential activities; 2) have their camera on and participants must be onscreen for the entire Live Webinar; and 3) complete an evaluation and post-test questions within one week of the webinar. UNC Charlotte staff will monitor participation and communicate with participants if they are not abiding by APT guidelines for Live Webinars. 

Cost:

Live Webinars: 

Professional: $65.00 per Live Webinars

UNC-Charlotte Student: $25.00 per session Live Webinar 

Student (other university): $40.00 per Live Webinar

All Webinars (6 Live Webinars): $375 for professionals

In-person Sessions: 

Professional: $140.00 per workshop

UNC-Charlotte Student: $50 per workshop

Student (other university): $70 per workshop

All In-person Sessions (5 days): $675.00 for professionals

Conference All Access Pass

6 Live Webinars and 5 In-person Workshops: $1000.00 for professionals

All students must register with an official university email address to ensure student rate.

No refunds will be made after the registration deadline, June 17, 2025. Refunds will be subject to a $25 processing fee.

All students must register with an official university email address to ensure student rate. 

Registration Deadline: June 17. We are not able to take registration onsite.

Photo and Video Release: As a result of your registration for the conference, you hereby consent to being photographed, videotaped, or audio-taped by UNC Charlotte in connection with the above- named event or activity; provided, however, that UNC Charlotte has authority to use or reproduce such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings for UNC Charlotte educational or promotional purposes only. You understand that UNC Charlotte will not distribute such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings to any third party, or use such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings for any other purpose without your further written consent and agreement.  Any unauthorized reproduction, dissemination, or use of video, photography, and/or audio associated with this event is strictly prohibited and will result in charges in accordance with North Carolina General Statute Chapter 14, Article 58, 14-433 through 14-440.

Nearby Hotels

UNC Charlotte Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

9041 Robert D Snyder Road

Charlotte, NC

704-978-8000

HAMPTON INN

8419 N. Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC
704-548-0905

Sonesta Select University

333 West W.T. Harris Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28262
704-549-4888

COMFORT SUITES UNIVERSITY

7735 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28213
877-547-0049

HILTON CHARLOTTE UNIVERSITY PLACE

8629 JM Keynes Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
704-547-7444

Drury Inn

415 West W.T. Harris Blvd.
Charlotte, NC 28262
704-593-0700

Questions?

Please contact Dr. Kristie Opiola regarding program questions at kopiola@charlotte.edu.

Please contact the Office of School and Community Partnerships at oscp-coed@charlotte.edu if you have questions regarding registration.