Play Therapy Services
Christian maintains a full-time Play Therapy private practice in Shrewsbury, New Jersey. In practice for more than 20 years, Christian has extensive experience working with children between the ages of 3-8 and their caregivers. As a contracted therapist with New Jersey’s Child Protective Services, Christian has treated hundreds of the youngest survivors of trauma, abuse, and neglect.
Professional Development Workshops
Christian provides professional development workshops to school districts, State and National Early Childhood Organizations (including NAEYC and Head Start), social service agencies, and parent groups.
Consulting and Support
After delivering a professional development workshop, school districts and Head Start programs can continue the support through the year. Christian offers periodic in-person and/or virtual support to early childhood educators. The play-based social-emotional strategies presented in the workshop are explored, with staff-generated video demonstrations serving as the foundation for professional growth.
“Toys are children’s words and play is their language.”
Garry Landreth
Meet Christian
Christian is a graduate of Seton Hall University and Rutgers University, with degrees in Psychology and Clinical Social Work.
He has been in private practice for more than 23 years and served as a preschool intervention specialist for Asbury Park Public Schools in New Jersey for almost 18 years.
Currently, Christian maintains a full-time private practice and is committed to sharing what he has learned in his career with Early Childhood Educators and parents through his professional development workshops, consulting, and his Play to Grow online course.
