The Association for Play Therapy (APT) Annual International Conference and Exposition offers post-graduate education and training, networking opportunities, and idea exchange for professionals across disciplines. This annual conference has been so helpful to me; in my education as a Play Therapist, in the development of a wonderful support system, and in acquiring wonderful techniques and …
As a play therapist supervisor, I know that training and supervision to become a play therapist can get pricey. While it’s not possible to get all of the training you need for very cheap or free, I think it’s important that those interested know that there are free trainings and low-cost trainings available. Please check …
Becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) was the best career move I ever made. I always knew I wanted to help kids and teens when I became a counselor, so I could help advocate for them. I noticed in my first few years after graduating graduate school that parents, teachers, and other adults in youths’ …
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The Association for Play Therapy defines play therapy as “the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained Play Therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.” Play therapy can help anyone but it is especially helpful …
