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The Association for Play Therapy (APT) is a national professional society established in 1982 to foster contact among mental health professionals interested in exploring and, when developmentally appropriate, applying the therapeutic power of play to communicate with and treat clients, particularly children.
Promote the value of play, play therapy, and credentialed play therapists and advance the psychosocial development and mental health of all people through play and play therapy by supporting those programs, services, and related activities that promote organizational growth, public awareness, research, and diversity in the field of play therapy.
How play therapy strengthens therapeutic relationships with children and families. Explore the exhibits featuring the latest play therapy books, videos, toys, games, and resources for working with children, adolescents, and families. Connect with your community!
The Association for Play Therapy (APT) offers two credentials by which licensed mental health professionals might demonstrate and promote their specialized play therapy knowledge and training.
APT 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."
An agency, individual, organization, or company may be designated an Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education to offer APT-approved play therapy continuing education opportunities, especially for licensure and play therapy credentialing purposes.
The Association for Play Therapy (APT) is a national professional society established in 1982 to foster contact among mental health professionals interested in exploring and, when developmentally appropriate, applying the therapeutic power of play to communicate with and treat clients, particularly children.
APT encourages play therapy research that demonstrates the value and effectiveness of play and play therapy, increases play therapy knowledge or improves play therapy techniques, and supports evidence-based play therapy practices.
Find Play Therapy Training Search for play therapy and/or supervisor trainings offered by APT Approved Providers, including Chartered Branches. This directory is updated weekly.
Play Therapy, a modality of child therapy, is a powerful tool for addressing cognitive, behavioral, and emotional challenges. Licensed professionals use play therapeutically to help clients better process their experiences and develop more effective strategies for managing their worlds.