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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.

04/10/2026

📣 Volunteer Call: Marketing Committee 📣

CAPT is looking for interested volunteers to help plan social content and help honour:

⭐️ Asian Heritage Month (May)
⭐️ Indigenous History Month (June)

Interested? Volunteer today 🟣 https://form.jotform.com/260504532219046

04/08/2026

💬 Inside the Playroom

“You’re not just playing.”

In the playroom, what may look like simple play is often something much deeper.
Through play, children explore feelings, process experiences, and rebuild their sense of safety in relationships. A trained Play Therapist understands the symbolic language of play and gently supports the child as they express and reorganize their inner world.

Play Therapy helps children repair attachment patterns and rewrite their story of safety and trust.

Sometimes the most important work happens in the quiet moments of play.

04/06/2026

🎓 Path to Certification as a Play Therapist Course is on April 13th 🗓
🗒 Earn 2 CEUs

Passionate about helping children, families, adults, and couples heal and grow through the power of play? 💛

This course will guide you through every stage of becoming a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) with the Canadian Association for Play Therapy.

🌟 Sign up today and take the next step toward becoming a CPT! 🔗 https://bit.ly/4uECb3k

04/05/2026

🧠 Neuroscience Nugget

Safety is not taught through words — it’s felt through experience.

Children don’t learn safety from explanations alone. They learn it through repeated experiences of being seen, understood, and supported.

In Play Therapy, these moments happen again and again through safe relational play with a trained therapist. Over time, these experiences help shape the brain’s pathways for trust, emotional regulation, and connection.

Play becomes more than expression — it becomes a neurobiological pathway to healing.

04/03/2026

🎉 Congratulations Diana Lawton on becoming a Certified Play Therapist!

Diana is based in Lethbridge, Alberta, and is deeply passionate about helping individuals reach their full potential and believes in fostering genuine, warm, and compassionate connections with her clients as the foundation for personal growth.

Work with Diana 🧡 https://www.truebalancecounselling.ca

True Balance Counselling

04/02/2026

📣 Calling all CAPT Supervisors and Supervisors in Training 📣

Supervisors play a critical role in shaping the future of play therapy in Canada.
The Community of Practice (CoP) is being created to provide a collaborative space where supervisors can share expertise, strengthen supervision practices, and help guide the development of CAPT certification, training, and policies.

🗓️ April 24, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST (Toronto Time)
💻 Online
🎓 Earn 3 CEU’s

Agenda
👉 Identify strengths of the current CAPT supervisory certification process
👉 Discuss challenges and gaps supervisors are experiencing
👉 Explore ideas to strengthen and expand supervisory training
👉 Begin building a more comprehensive and supportive supervision framework

There will also be opportunity to identify other goals for the CoP as well as frequency and timing for future meetings.

➡️ Register for this Free Session 🔗 www.canadianplaytherapy.com

https://canadianplaytherapy.com/certification/community-of-practice/

04/02/2026

🧩 World Autism Day | April 2
At CAPT, we honour and celebrate neurodivergent children and families — and the unique ways play therapy can support their growth, communication, and self-expression.

🌟 Play Therapy offers powerful tools to support children on the autism spectrum through:
🗣️ Social Skills Development – using structured and symbolic play to build connection
🖐️ Sensory Play – helping regulate emotions and support sensory processing
🧠 Understanding Autism – embracing neurodivergence and supporting each child’s unique wiring
💪 Celebrating Strengths – creativity, focus, honesty, and deep curiosity

As Play Therapists, we honour the whole child — not through “fixing,” but by meeting them where they are and co-creating a safe, accepting space for growth.

💙 Today and every day, we recognize the brilliance, resilience, and beauty of neurodivergent children. What are some of your favourite tools to support your clients on the autism spectrum? Share them in the comments below.

04/01/2026

🧸 Power of Play: Attachment & Safety in Play Therapy

Children heal in the presence of safe, trusting relationships.

In Play Therapy, the relationship between the child and the therapist becomes a powerful foundation for healing. Through consistent, attuned interactions and symbolic play, children experience what it feels like to be understood, accepted, and emotionally safe.

These moments of safety help children build and repair attachment — the deep emotional bond that shapes how we trust, connect, and regulate emotions throughout life.

Throughout this month, we’ll explore how Play Therapy supports attachment and safety through topics such as:
🧠 Neuroscience of safety and trust
💬 What attachment repair looks like inside the playroom
💡 Common myths about who Play Therapy helps
🌈 How parents can recognize connection through play
🎨 Insights into the therapeutic tools that reveal children’s attachment stories

Because sometimes the most important work in therapy happens through play, presence, and relationship.

Follow along this month as we continue exploring the Power of Play.

04/01/2026

🌟 NEXT Certification Q&A Session 🗓 April 15 💻

🎓 Want to take the next step to become a Certified Play Therapist or a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor? Join us for our Certification Q&A Session and get all your questions answered!

Connect and learn ➡️ https://canadianplaytherapy.com/certification/

03/31/2026

Learning happens in many forms — through play, curiosity, stories, and relationships. 💛 In play therapy, children learn about themselves, others, and the world around them in ways that feel safe and meaningful. 🌎

03/30/2026

📣 Big news is on the way! 📣

CAPT is preparing to unveil official digital badges for Certified Play Therapist (CPT) and Certified Play Therapist Supervisor (CPT-S). ⭐️

This exciting new initiative will give certified members a dynamic way to showcase their designation, celebrate their professional achievement, and strengthen their visibility and credibility across digital platforms.

You’ve earned your certification. ⭐️ Soon, you’ll have a new way to proudly share it.

🎉 Stay tuned—the reveal is coming soon.

03/29/2026

🎨 Playroom Insight

Rocking horses. Swings. Spinning chairs.

These aren’t “hyper toys.”

They’re tools children use to regulate their vestibular system—helping their brains calm, organize, and reset.

Movement is communication.
Play is regulation.

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http://www.canadianplaytherapy.com/

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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.