Canadian Association for Play Therapy

We focus on training, research, standard setting and advocating on behalf of clinicians and the children and families they serve.

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Membership has its advantages. View the benefits a CAPT membership offers, along with the various types of membership available.

Membership

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Training is essential to our members. We provide a significant amount of training including our Foundation Play Thereapy courses and Annual Conference sessions.

Training

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CAPT was established to ensure qualified clinicians in the practice of play therapy in Canada. View the standards for certification and download certification forms.

Certification

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Publications & Resources To Keep You Informed

What Is Play Therapy

Learn more about Play Therapy with this brochure that discusses how it helps children feel better and improve behaviour.

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Playground Magazine

The official voice of The Canadian Association for Play Therapy, helping the association promote the understanding and values of play therapy. Published Bi-Annually.

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CAPT Newsletter

Our monthly newsletter discusses the latest news, events and happening surrounding CAPT. Be sure to keep up-to-date by reading each month.

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We’re Hiring: Executive Director

CAPT is seeking a visionary and mission-driven Executive Director to support and advance the work of our member-led national organization. If you’re passionate about child and youth mental health and ready to help shape the future of play therapy in Canada, we’d love to hear from you.

Learn More & Apply

This recruitment is being managed by Ampere. All interested candidates must apply directly through the application link provided.