Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute

Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute Play Therapy Training
Reimagined Relevant disciplines typically include Psychology, Nursing, Clinical Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Education.

RMPTI is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art professional learning opportunities and strives to integrate current theory and research with experiential learning activities. Founded in 1998, the Institute has provided training programs across the globe, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Chile, Australia, England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. The co-directors, Dr. Lorri Yasenik a

nd Ken Gardner are the authors of the Play Therapy Dimension Model: A Decision-Making Guide for Integrative Play Therapists (2nd ed.). This integrative approach to case conceptualization, clinical decision-making and practice is the cornerstone of programs at RMPTI, making them both unique and comprehensive

RMPTI Programs are designed for:

Practitioners who would like to attend continuous training leading to certification or registration as a Play Therapist. Full-time practitioners who are seeking a specialized credential, such a Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (Green Stream Program)

Practitioners who need a flexible training schedule

Those who need the training to come to them (please visit RMPTI Comes to You!)

Those who want to market a specialization in their practice

Diploma and masters-level students/graduates

Practioners who want to complete continuing education credits in Play Therapy

Programs are designed for practitioners who work full-time and are interested in enhancing their theory base and deepening their play therapy skills and techniques. Depending on the level of certification sought, students will have completed or are currently attending a post-secondary institution or graduate-level university program.

Save the Date!
05/28/2026

Save the Date!

Have you ever been in session with a client, and look at a toy and say "That's a dog!" when actualy the client has decid...
05/27/2026

Have you ever been in session with a client, and look at a toy and say "That's a dog!" when actualy the client has decided it'ss a dinosaur?

Learn how to stay within the metaphor with Inquiry Skills for Play Therapists.

July 30th 2026 (only session)

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Why Choose RMPTI?Training in person at RMPTI has a number of perks, including access to a fitness area for maintaining y...
05/22/2026

Why Choose RMPTI?

Training in person at RMPTI has a number of perks, including access to a fitness area for maintaining your routine while training!

A couple more photos from the Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce program with the Child Development Cen...
05/15/2026

A couple more photos from the Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce program with the Child Development Centre in Whitehorse!

SAVE THE DATE!November 6-7, 2026.
05/15/2026

SAVE THE DATE!

November 6-7, 2026.

A few more photos from our Spring Green Stream pt. 2
05/15/2026

A few more photos from our Spring Green Stream pt. 2

Why train with RMPTI?RMPTI is an APT/CAPT/BCPTA/WASTP approved provider! Courses taken through RMPTI can help you achie...
05/15/2026

Why train with RMPTI?

RMPTI is an APT/CAPT/BCPTA/WASTP approved provider! Courses taken through RMPTI can help you achieve and maintain your Play Therapist, Sand Therapist, and Play Therapy Supervisor designations.

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1316 15th Avenue Sw
Calgary, AB
T3C0X7

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 11am - 1pm

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