CAPT 2024
AGM & Conference
This year’s Annual General Meeting and Conference was held in person and virtually
Introducing Panelist Cynthia Manley
MA, RCT, CCC, CPT
My name is Cynthia Manley and I am the owner of Shifting Tides Play Therapy in Bedford, Nova Scotia. I am a Certified Play Therapist through the Canadian Association for Play Therapy and a Certified Synergetic Play Therapist through the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute in Colorado, USA.
Introducing Panelist Ricky McIntyre
Ricky McIntyre is a Certified Play Therapist, a supervisor in training and a Certified EMDR Therapist. He graduated with his bachelor’s degree in Social Work from L’Université de Moncton in 2013 and worked in the school system until 2021. He also graduated with a Master’s degree in 2019 and has been working in Private Practice since.
Introducing Panelist Krysteli Needham
MA, RSW, CPT, CYC (cert.), RP
Krysteli is a dedicated advocate for healing and empowerment, boasting a wealth of credentials and over 19 years of experience in the field. As a Certified Play Therapist with the CAPT, she brings a unique blend of expertise to her practice. Holding a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology from Yorkville University and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Carleton University, Krysteli is a Registered Social Worker, Registered Psychotherapist, and Certified Child and Youth Counsellor.
Introducing our Training Day Sponsor Kathy Eugster
Explore the resources available on the Pacific Play Therapy Website with over 30 Blog articles covering a wide range of topics. I aim to increase awareness of the importance of parent-child or caregiver-child play, which is different from children’s play with other children or children’s independent play. www.pacificspiritplay.com
Thank you to our Coffee Break Sponsor
Maritime Play Therapy Centre
Maritime Play Therapy Centre is a trauma and attachment focused centre that provides both clinical services and education. We are pleased to support the Canadian Association for Play Therapy. www.maritimeptc.com
Thank you our Coffee Break Sponsor
Nicole Perryman RSW, CPT-S, RP
Nicole Perryman is a Registered Social Worker, Play Therapist, and Registered practicing in the Durham Region in the Mississaugas of Scugog Island, covered under the Williams Treaties. Nicole started her career supporting children, youth, and families in child welfare, and social services and has worked with children’s mental health, parental contact and parenting time assessments, youth involved in the criminal justice system, trauma centers, and education.
