Playground Magazine
About Playground Magazine
Playground magazine is the official voice of The Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPTTM), helping the association promote the understanding and values of play therapy. Published bi-annually, Playground magazine is circulated among 2000 members and industry professionals.
The membership is comprised of industry experts including registered play therapists, psychotherapists, counselors, child psychologists, marriage and family therapists, government agencies, social work agencies, health groups, Health Canada, and affiliated associations in the U.S., including the American Play Therapy Association.
CAPT is the recognized expert among play therapy professionals and the leading force in promoting the importance of play therapy across Canada.
Instructions to Authors
Purpose
The purpose of our Playground professional publication produced by the Canadian Association for Play Therapy is to publish and disseminate clinical and professional articles, critical reviews, and other news and information to member mental health professionals and the general public. Our magazine is published twice a year.
Critical reviews of play therapy books and audio/video programs are included not to market a particular product but to help play therapists select those materials that increase their play therapy knowledge or practice.
Style
Only articles crafted in APA style are considered. Ensure that your article complies with the format described in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, 6th Edition. Carefully review and edit your article before submission. It is further reviewed and perhaps edited for clarity, stylistic, or spatial purposes without altering intent by the Clinical Editor. The decision of the latter is final.
References
An appropriate number of references should be included to support material presented in the article. Authors are encouraged to consider quality over quantity. The majority of references should be dated within the past seven years.
Copyright
By submitting an article, you agree that, if accepted, the copyright for it is immediately assigned to the publisher, CAPT, which thereafter enjoys the exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute it and strictly prohibit its reproduction, storage, or transmission in any form or by any means without its expressed permission in writing.
Submission
- Articles: Limit 2,000 words. Indicate its purpose and theoretical orientation.
- Submission: Email these items via email to elizabeth@capt.com by the applicable deadline indicated in the table below:
- Attach article as a Word DOC.
- Post your name, credentials, email address, telephone number, and editable 50- word biographical caption at the bottom of your article/review.
- Attach your color high resolution photo as a JPEG with articles (do not crop or reduce, no shadows, huge smile).- Magazine Issues: bi yearly publication in October and March
– Author Submission to CAPT July 15 and January 15
- Review: If it satisfies the specifications, the Publisher will submit your article for confidential one- week turnaround reviews by two or more reviewers. Their edits will be forwarded to the Editor for additional review and editing. If accepted by the Editor, the final draft with consolidated edits will be returned to the Author for final revisions. In some instances, one or more reviewers may be assigned as an author mentor.
- Legal/Ethics: Except as cited in the content, CAPT assumes that your article/review is an original product created solely by you. If your article/review has been published elsewhere, include written permission for CAPT to publish it. You are solely and wholly responsible for all ethical and legal violations in this regard!
- Process: The Publisher will record and acknowledge receipt of your manuscript and assign it for review. If the Clinical Editor eventually deems it acceptable publication, you will receive a design draft for review. If not accepted, you will be advised of the reason. Accepted submissions may not necessarily appear in the next scheduled issue.
Contact
Updated August, 2020
Advertising & Sponsorhip Opportunities
Please send advertisements to:
Eva Resovsky, President
Catalyst Creative Inc.
210 Hawkstone Manor NW
Calgary, AB T3G 3X2
eva@catalyst-creative.ca
Telephone: (403) 205-6605
Mobile: (403) 606-9722
Print Date: October 2025
Deadline for Ads: September 1, 2025
Comments or Concerns: For comments or concerns about advertising that appears on CAPT sites or publications, please contact admin@canadianplaytherapy.com
Advertising Policy
Objective: The objective of this policy is to provide a framework and guidelines regarding advertising in CAPT’s publications and the processes by which advertising is managed or approved.
Underlying Principles:
- CAPT’s advertising program supports and facilitates the development of mutually beneficial advertising relationships between CAPT, the business community and other sponsoring organizations.
- Financial benefits that are generated by the advertising program are to assist in the delivery of member services and products including the production of our print publications.
- CAPT’s advertising policy will:
- comply with the mandate, mission and values of CAPT;
- be consistent with, and complementary to, other related CAPT policies and programs (e.g. Approved Provider, Education, Certification, Continuing Education and Membership ).
- CAPT has a national and international reputation for excellence in service delivery and has a leadership role in the play therapy community. CAPT reserves the right to reject advertising that, in CAPT’s sole opinion, may adversely affect public confidence in the association or the value of the CAPT brand.
- CAPT recognizes that the sale of commercial advertising is a source of revenue for the association. However, CAPT’s primary mission is to provide high quality service to CAPT’s diverse membership community in a welcoming and supportive environment.
- CAPT will accept paid advertising that meets the policy, principles and specific standards outlined in policies and that fulfills the association’s revenue objectives. CAPT will not accept advertising that is contrary to its service role or standards set by the Board of Directors of CAPT or in its sole discretion determines is not in the best interests of the CAPT. The sale of advertising will not influence the purchase of CAPT products or services.
- All commercial messages carried by CAPT must be approved by CAPT’s Executive Director or Board of Directors prior to placement in or on CAPT advertising vehicles.
- CAPT reserves the right to accept or refuse any commercial message or advertisement, to limit the period for which a commercial message is approved and to withdraw approval. The acceptance of advertising by CAPT is not an endorsement of a product or service.
- It is the responsibility of advertisers to ensure that proposed advertising does not contravene any applicable legislation prior to submission to CAPT for consideration. CAPT assumes no liability for advertisements that contravene legislation and all advertisers will be required to indemnify CAPT for any costs or damages CAPT may incur as a result of their advertising.
- This policy also includes directives to ensure that advertising does not negatively affect other sources of sponsorship and fundraising revenue secured by CAPT or the association.
- CAPT will consider advertisements based on the following guidelines:
- CAPT will implement the Advertising Program in a transparent and accountable manner in compliance with CAPT’s policies and procedures.
- Advertisements must follow CAPT’s by-laws; applicable provincial and federal laws and regulations.
- SPECIAL ADDENDUM TO THE ADVERTISING POLICY 2020August 11, 2020
“That during the period of COVID 19, CAPT’s Board of Directors voted to only accept advertising income in CAPT’s publications on products not related to on-line training. To do so would conflict with CAPT’s training offerings and subsequent association income.When training returns to face-to-face delivery the Board will review this policy.”
Accountability:
The CAPT Board of Directors is responsible for the implementation of this policy.
Comments or Concerns:
For comments or concerns about advertising that appears on CAPT sites or publications, please contact the Executive Director of CAPT Scott Kettles scott@canadianplaytherapy.com
