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Training program

The Association for Play Therapy requires documentation of at least 150 hours of play therapy-specific instruction, accrued in a time period of no less than two (2) years and no more than seven (7) years from institutions of higher education or APT Approved Providers to meet the instruction criteria for the RPT™ credential.

PHASE 1
INSTRUCTION

Document 35-55 hours

PHASE 2
INSTRUCTION

Document 55-70 hours

PHASE 3
INSTRUCTION

Document 45-60 hours

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upcoming Trainings

Neurodiversity Affirming Play Therapy

Live Webinar OR In-person | NBCC 7.5 LIVE CREDIT HOURS | 7.5 LIVE CONTACT APT CREDIT HOURS | February 6, 2026 | 8:30AM- 5:30PM

Dr. Jennifer Slover, LPC-S, RPT-S

Objectives:

  1. Identify neurodiversity-affirming language and practices. Describe different presentations of neurodiversity.

  2. Explain research-based practices that can be used when working with neurodivergent clients.

  3. Name 5 play-based techniques that can be used when working with neurodivergent clients.

  4. Analyze how to structure effective play therapy interventions to support neurodivergent clients.

  5. Describe ways to support emotional regulation in the playroom with neurodivergent clients.

  6. Discuss how to involve parents, caregivers, and/or other family members as partners to support a child’s overall well-being in the therapeutic process.

  7. Discuss ways to help support and advocate for children and their families outside of the playroom.

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A circular badge with a blue and gold color scheme, featuring a stylized figure with raised arms and a round head at the center. The badge has the words "APT Approved Provider" and "of Play Therapy Continuing Education" written around the circle.

Counselors: Discover Play Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7591. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Discover Play Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers: Discover Play is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0785. 

APT Approved Provider 24-727

Sensational Play Therapy

In- Person or Webinar Option !| NBCC 7.5 LIVE CREDIT HOURS | 7.5 LIVE CONTACT APT CREDIT HOURS WHEN ATTENDING IN PERSON | February 7, 2026 | 8:30AM- 4:00 PM

Stephanie Hase, LICSW-S, RPT-S

Objectives:

1. Name and describe the 8 senses.

2. Discuss ways to assess for sensory differences and construct treatment goals.

3. Discuss the relationship between client regulation and the sensory system.

4. Identify our own sensory profile and discuss implications in session.

5. Explain how to develop a sensory diet as well as strategies for supporting implementation outside of sessions.

6. Discuss developmental considerations for sensory play.

7. Describe ways to incorporate and support parents and caregivers in sensory play.

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A circular badge with a gold and blue design, featuring the words "APT Approved Provider" and "Of Play Therapy Continuing Education." The center has a stylized figure with a circular head and raised arms.

Counselors: Discover Play Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7591. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Discover Play Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers: Discover Play is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0785. 

APT Approved Provider 24-727

Utilizing Play Therapy With Teenagers

Live Webinar OR In-person | NBCC 7.5 LIVE CREDIT HOURS | 7.5 LIVE CONTACT APT CREDIT HOURS | February 20, 2026 | 8:30AM- 5:30PM

Claire Gardner, LPC, RPT

Objectives:

  1. Describe the purpose of utilizing play therapy and expressive arts with teenagers

  2. Understand teen development and how creative interventions accommodate their needs

  3. Learn and apply two play therapy interventions with teen clients experiencing a variety of mental health concerns

  4. Incorporate effective strategies for collaborating with caregivers of teen clients

  5. Identify challenges of working with caregivers

  6. Increase awareness of potential ethical concerns when working with teen clients

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A circular badge with a blue and gold color scheme, featuring a stylized figure with raised arms and a round head at the center. The badge has the words "APT Approved Provider" and "of Play Therapy Continuing Education" written around the circle.

Counselors: Discover Play Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7591. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Discover Play Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers: Discover Play is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0785. 

APT Approved Provider 24-727

Play Therapy With ADults

In- Person or Live-Webinar Option!| NBCC 7.5 LIVE CREDIT HOURS | 7.5 LIVE CONTACT APT CREDIT HOURS WHEN ATTENDING IN PERSON | February 21, 2026 | 8:30AM- 4:00 PM

Jane Sweeney, LPC-S

Objectives:

1. Highlight ethical practices when using Play Therapy techniques in counseling with adults.

2. Explore research on the efficacy of incorporating Play Therapy Interventions/Techniques with adult populations.

3. Identify play modalities most suited to using with adult populations.

4. Identify Play Therapy interventions that easily cross over to working with adult populations.

5. Coloring outside of the lines: Approaching adults and obtaining buy-in for non-traditional counseling techniques.

6. Experience the practice and application of various interventions.

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A circular badge with a gold and blue design, featuring the words "APT Approved Provider" and "Of Play Therapy Continuing Education." The center has a stylized figure with a circular head and raised arms.

Counselors: Discover Play Training Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7591. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Discover Play Training Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.

Social Workers: Discover Play is approved by the Alabama State Board of Social Work Examiners (ASBSWE) to offer continuing education to social workers. ASBSWE Provider No. 0785. 

APT Approved Provider 24-727

May 2024 Cohort Schedule

PHASE 1 INSTRUCTION

May 10-11, 2024

July 12-13, 2024

November 1-2, 2024

PHASE 2 INSTRUCTION

January 10-11, 2025

March 21-22, 2025

May 30-31, 2025

July 18-19, 2025

PHASE 3 INSTRUCTION

November 7-8, 2025

February 20-21, 2026

May 15-16, 2026 


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June 2025 Cohort Schedule

PHASE 1 INSTRUCTION

June 13-14, 2025

August 15-16, 2025

October 3-4, 2025

PHASE 2 INSTRUCTION

December 5-6, 2025

February 6-7, 2026

April 17-18, 2026

June 12-13, 2026

PHASE 3 INSTRUCTION

October 2-3, 2026

January 15-16, 2027

April 16-17, 2027 


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