Expanding Play Therapy through Access, Education, and Resources

In-person, virtual, and self-paced Play Therapy specific Continuing Education workshops designed to help mental health professionals grow into credentialed Play Therapists.

A Time for Play’s Accreditations:

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The mission of A Time for Play is to promote access to effective mental health services within the community, primarily by educating mental health professionals on the theories, benefits, techniques, and skills of Play Therapy and ethical clinical practice.

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Training Pathways Designed to Fit Your Needs

At A Time for Play, we understand that every professional, organization, and schedule is different. That’s why we offer a variety of training formats, so you can learn in the way that works best for you

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We also offer customized training experiences for schools, agencies, and organizations. Group trainings can be tailored to specific topics, populations, or professional development goals. Please contact us to discuss your organization’s training needs and available options.

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What Makes Us Unique

Our series provides comprehensive training in the nine foundational theories of Play Therapy, along with practical, hands-on interventions that support effective and transformative clinical work with children. Our organization offers in-person, virtual, and self-paced training options.

Each year, in-person training participants may purchase a convenient Season Pass, allowing them to attend 20 in-person trainings in the series and complete additional homework assignments. All trainings count toward the continuing education (CE) requirements for Play Therapy credentialing set forth by the Association for Play Therapy. While our program fulfills the training component, participants must independently obtain the required Play Therapy experience and supervision hours separately, as these are not included.

Those who complete a full season of trainings while simultaneously gaining their experience and supervision hours will be well-positioned to move forward with submitting their credential application. We encourage all prospective participants to review the full credentialing requirements on APT’s website

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