CAPT - Canadian Association for Play Therapy

CAPT - Canadian Association for Play Therapy CAPT is the premier professional association in support of Play Therapy in Canada CAPT has a code of professional ethics to which each member must adhere.

The Canadian Association for Play Therapy is the professional organization for those interested in Child and Family Psychotherapy, Play Therapy and Counseling with children and families. CAPT performs many important functions for its members including:

Professional Standards: CAPT sets high professional standards for clinical practice. These standards help to ensure that skilled and effective therapy is available throughout the community. Policies and Procedures are in place to govern CAPT and guide professional and ethical practices. Specialized Training: CAPT sets standards of education and training for professional therapist as well as establishing programs of continuing education and training. CAPT examines and accredits programs and training centers in Child & Play Therapy. CAPT has established Foundation Play Therapy Days that is a set of trainings in order to meet our members' needs. Information is available upon request. Professional Publications: The Association periodicals are published to advance the professional understanding of Play Therapy. Articles are published on clinical practice, research and theory in Play Therapy. CAPT members receive these periodicals as a membership benefit.

✨ Testimonial Spotlight ✨Thank you to one of our CAPT members for sharing this wonderful review of our Foundation Traini...
09/15/2025

✨ Testimonial Spotlight ✨

Thank you to one of our CAPT members for sharing this wonderful review of our Foundation Training course.

πŸ‘‰ Explore our training opportunities: https://capttraining.com

πŸŽ‰ We'd like to extend our congratulations to Lisa-Marie Salas on becoming a Certified Play Therapist!Work with Lisa 🌟 ht...
09/14/2025

πŸŽ‰ We'd like to extend our congratulations to Lisa-Marie Salas on becoming a Certified Play Therapist!

Work with Lisa 🌟 https://awcgrief.com/services/team/

πŸ’› September 10 – World Su***de Prevention Day πŸ’›Today, we recognize World Su***de Prevention Day by holding space for tho...
09/10/2025

πŸ’› September 10 – World Su***de Prevention Day πŸ’›

Today, we recognize World Su***de Prevention Day by holding space for those who are struggling, those we’ve lost, and the families, friends, and communities forever changed.

At CAPT, we believe in the power of connection, expression, and healing. Play therapy offers a safe and supportive space for children, youth, and even adults to process overwhelming emotions, build resilience, and feel seen.

You are not alone.
You are not invisible.
There is hopeβ€”and help.

πŸ’¬ If you or someone you love is struggling, reach out. A conversation can save a life.

***dePreventionDay

🌟 TOMORROW! Don’t Miss Our Webinar with PlaySpace 🌟From Crisis to Connection: Leveraging Digital Tools to Support Youth ...
09/08/2025

🌟 TOMORROW! Don’t Miss Our Webinar with PlaySpace 🌟

From Crisis to Connection: Leveraging Digital Tools to Support Youth Mental Health

πŸ—“οΈ Tuesday, September 9, 2025
⏰ 12–1:30 PM ET

Join Dr. Elizabeth Cawley (Chief Clinical Officer, PlaySpace) and Nicky Seligman, MSc, CCLS (Certified Child Life Specialist) for a complimentary, interactive session exploring practical, evidence-based digital tools to keep young clients engaged in play therapy.

πŸ’» There’s still time to register β€” save your spot today ➑️ https://forms.gle/pgkoubLBQtmZz6587

As children adjust to new classrooms, teachers, and routines, autumn often stirs a mix of excitement and unease. πŸπŸ‚Play ...
09/08/2025

As children adjust to new classrooms, teachers, and routines, autumn often stirs a mix of excitement and unease. πŸπŸ‚

Play therapy creates space for kids to explore their feelingsβ€”even when words fall short. This fall, we invite educators, social workers, parents and caregivers to pause and ask:
✨ How are the children in your world really doing?

Tap into our Fall of Play activity series for creative ways to check in and connect.

Whether you're a young client navigating big feelings or a seasoned therapist supporting others, we all need reminders o...
09/05/2025

Whether you're a young client navigating big feelings or a seasoned therapist supporting others, we all need reminders of our inner strength. πŸ’›

At CAPT, we believe in the transformative power of playβ€”and in the courage it takes to grow, heal, and support one another. πŸ’œ

🌟 WEBINAR with PlaySpace ➑️ From Crisis to Connection: Leveraging Digital Tools to Support Youth Mental Health πŸŒŸπŸ—“οΈ Septe...
09/03/2025

🌟 WEBINAR with PlaySpace ➑️ From Crisis to Connection: Leveraging Digital Tools to Support Youth Mental Health 🌟

πŸ—“οΈ September 9, 2025
⏰ 12:00PM -1:30PM ET

Presenters:
πŸ’› Dr. Elizabeth Cawley, Chief Clinical Officer at PlaySpace and a leading expert in student mental health
πŸ’› Nicky Seligman, MSc, CCLS, is a Certified Child Life Specialist specializing in grief, trauma, and pediatric mental health

Looking for new ways to keep young clients engaged in therapy? Join us on September 9, 2025 for a complimentary and interactive workshop with PlaySpace, our Gold level 2025 Conference partner. This session will equip you with practical, evidence-based digital tools to enhance both virtual and in-person sessions to meet the rising needs of the youth mental health crisis. In addition, we will:

πŸ‘‰ Explore APA guidelines for digital therapy
πŸ‘‰ Discuss benefits and challenges of integrating tech into clinical work
πŸ‘‰ Gain hands-on experience with therapeutic digital tools like PlaySpace
πŸ‘‰ Walk away with an expanded ready-to-use digital therapeutic toolbox

πŸ’» Don't miss out! REGISTER today ➑️ https://forms.gle/pgkoubLBQtmZz6587

πŸ“Œ REMINDER: AGM HAPPENING THIS MONTH (SEPT 27)! πŸ“£The Annual General Meeting is just around the cornerβ€”and we want to hea...
09/03/2025

πŸ“Œ REMINDER: AGM HAPPENING THIS MONTH (SEPT 27)! πŸ“£

The Annual General Meeting is just around the cornerβ€”and we want to hear from you!

πŸ—“οΈ Saturday, September 27, 2025
πŸ•‘ 11AM – 1PM EST
πŸ“ Join virtually πŸ’»

πŸ“¬ Attendance proxy and Zoom link have been shared via email (and can be found on the site).
πŸ“„ The agenda is available on our website:
Training ➝ Annual Conference & AGM

Agenda ➑️ https://bit.ly/4p3etej
Register ➑️ https://bit.ly/4oZfhRz

Make sure your voice is heard!

πŸ‚ Labour Day πŸ‚As summer winds down and the fall season approaches, Labour Day offers us a moment to pause, reflect, and ...
09/01/2025

πŸ‚ Labour Day πŸ‚

As summer winds down and the fall season approaches, Labour Day offers us a moment to pause, reflect, and honour the dedication of those who support children, families, and communities across Canada.

Whether you're preparing for the new school year, navigating transitions, or simply taking a well-deserved restβ€”we see you.

At CAPT, we recognize that this time of year can bring both excitement and anxiety, especially for children and youth. Through play therapy, we support emotional wellness during moments of change, helping young people build confidence and resilience.

πŸ’› Here's to a season of growth, renewal, and careβ€”for ourselves and each other.

πŸ’› Looking back at the CAPT 2025 Conference πŸ“ΈπŸ“£ This year's conference was amazing! Play Therapy ...in a World of Change p...
08/31/2025

πŸ’› Looking back at the CAPT 2025 Conference πŸ“Έ

πŸ“£ This year's conference was amazing! Play Therapy ...in a World of Change provided us with an opportunity to connect with our incredible Play Therapist community while learning about new tools that we can incorporate into our practices.

Thank you to everyone who attended and to those that helped make the conference a great success! πŸ’œ

πŸ—“ Join us on September 9th at 5PM EST for our next Certification Q&A Session! If you want to become Certified Play Thera...
08/30/2025

πŸ—“ Join us on September 9th at 5PM EST for our next Certification Q&A Session! If you want to become Certified Play Therapist, this is your chance to get answers to all of your questions and start planning your next steps. πŸ’»

πŸ’» Don't miss out πŸ‘‰ https://canadianplaytherapy.com/certification/

🎈 Summer of Play – Activity 6: Water Balloon Check-InπŸ’§β˜€οΈAdd a splash of fun to emotional expression! Write different fee...
08/29/2025

🎈 Summer of Play – Activity 6: Water Balloon Check-InπŸ’§β˜€οΈ

Add a splash of fun to emotional expression! Write different feelings on water balloons and invite kids to toss the one that reflects how they're feeling today.

It’s messy, meaningful, and a playful way to build emotional awareness.

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The Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT) is the professional organization for those interested in Psychotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, Play Therapy, Medicine and Counseling with families. CAPT performs many important functions for its members including: Professional Standards: CAPT sets high professional standards for clinical practice. These standards help to ensure that skilled and effective therapy is available throughout the community. CAPT has a code of professional ethics to which each member must adhere. Policies and Procedures are in place to govern CAPT and guide professional and ethical practices. Specialized Training: CAPT sets standards of education and training for professional therapist as well as establishing programs of continuing education and training. CAPT examines and accredits programs and training centers in Play Therapy. CAPT has established a set of individual days of Foundation Play Therapy Training in order to meet our members' needs. Information is available upon request. Professional Publications: The Association periodicals are published to advance the professional understanding of Play Therapy. Articles are published on clinical practice, research and theory in Play Therapy. CAPT members receive these periodicals as a membership benefit. Members also receive the American Psychological Association, Association for Play Therapy Journal on Play Therapy as part of their membership.