About the Webinar:

This webinar explores how intentionally integrating parents into the play therapy process can strengthen therapeutic outcomes for children. Participants will learn the role parents play in play therapy, practical strategies for conducting effective parent-integration sessions, and common challenges clinicians face, along with realistic solutions. Attendees will leave with tangible, immediately applicable skills to confidently support and engage parents in their clinical work.

Learning Objectives:

1. Understand the role of parents in the play therapy process

2. Identify strategies for effective parent integration sessions

3. Identify common challenges and solutions to parent involvement

4. Gain tangible skills to implement in parent integration sessions

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About the Speakers:

Rachel Garner, MS, LCSW-S

Rachel Garner is a Licensed Clinical Social Work Supervisor and certified Perinatal Mental Health Counselor in Austin, Texas. Rachel has been in the field for over 15 years as a clinician, supervisor, and administrator. As an attachment-, trauma-, and relationally-based clinician, she specializes in family systems work. Trained in several parenting models, including Positive Discipline and Triple P Parenting, and a parent herself, Rachel works with parents and children together to create impactful systems change.

Taryn Durham, MA, LMFT-Associate

Taryn Durham is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at Comprehensive Mental Health in Austin, Texas. With a background in applied behavior analysis, Taryn brings an integrative and compassionate approach to working with children and families. Her clinical specializations include polyvagal theory–informed play therapy, early childhood attachment, stress, and trauma, and a strong emphasis on affirming, strengths-based interventions for neurodivergent children.