CAPT PLAYGROUND - Spring/Summer 2024

Sep 11, 2026

CAPT PLAYGROUND Spring/Summer 2024 presents training and editorial content from the Canadian Association for Play Therapy, including implementing the Family Assessment Device through play therapy activities and an initial sand tray approach in family therapy. The issue highlights foundation play therapy training for 2024, detailing online instructor-led schedules across May, June, and August with learning units toward certification. It also features articles on clinical references for working with families, sand and miniatures for migrant children, and certification value for play therapists.

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Message from the President

Update from your Executive Director Scott Kettles

Implementing the Family Assessment Device with Play Therapy Activities

A First Attempt Using Sand Tray During Family Therapy

Clinical References on Play Therapy with Families

The Potential of Miniatures and Sand for Migrant Children: The Encounter with Omar by the River

Unlocking the Value: The Significance of CAPT™ Certification for Play Therapists

Healing Spaces

Canadian & International Play Therapy Week!

A publication of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT) Spring/Summer 2024 Implementing the Family Assessment Device with Play Therapy Activities A First Attempt Using Sand Tray During Family Therapy The Potential of Miniaturesand Sand for Migrant Children: The Encounter with Omar by the River CAPT Foundation Play Therapy Training 2024 Training will be presented on-line in one or two-day trainings with individual instructors over a period of six weeks. Each day offers six educational units toward the 180 educational units required for Foundation Play Therapy Training for Certification as a Play Therapist. Live On-line Instructor Lead Individual Full Days of Training for 2024 May 6 – 17, 2024 • Introduction to Play Therapy • Play Therapy History, Models and Process (2 days) • Ethical Practice in a Play Therapy Setting • Assessment & Treatment Planning ina Play Therapy Context • Family Play Therapy • Non-Directive Play Therapy and Filial Therapy (2 days) • Attachment Theory and Therapy in a Play Therapy Setting • Theraplay as a Play Therapy Model June 10 – 21, 2024 • Using Sandtray in Play Therapy (2 days) • Brain Research and Child Development in a Play Therapy Setting • Understanding Traumatized Children and Applying Play Therapy Tools in the Treatment of Trauma in Children (2 days) • Creating an Inclusive and Culturally Competent Play Therapy Practice • Storytelling in a Play Therapy Session • Understanding and Treating Anxious Children using Play Therapy • Play Therapy with Abused Children Day 1: Physical and Emotional Abuse Day 2: Sexual Abuse August 5 – 16, 2024 • Treating Disruptive Behaviour Problems in a Play Therapy Setting (2 days) • Puppetry in a Play Therapy Setting • Play Therapy with Adults • Group Therapy in a Play Therapy Setting • Play Therapy for Children and Families Coping with Loss (2 days) • Case Application with Play Therapy • Art Therapy in a Play Therapy Setting • Vicarious Trauma and Self Care in a Play Therapy Environment Please Note: All classes will be held weekdays, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time Zone. Schedule may be amended to accommodate instructor availability. For Details on Dates, Registration, Training Outlines and Learning Outcomes go to: [https://canadianplaytherapy.com/training/foundation-play-therapy-training](https://canadianplaytherapy.com/training/foundation-play-therapy-training) For further information on becoming certified as a Play Therapist, please visit our Certification webpage under Certification at: [https://canadianplaytherapy.com/certification/](https://canadianplaytherapy.com/certification/) call 226 821 1056 or email [kip@capttraining.com](kip@capttraining.com) CAPT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President: Kevin St. Louis Vice-President: Nicole Perryman CPT-S Secretary: Ineke Guadagnin Treasurer: Liz Christie CPT CAPT BOARD OF DIRECTORS Lindsay Crowe CPT Justine Elliot Caileigh Flannigan CPT Grant Gear Helena Kogas Ricky McIntyre CPT Hannah Sun Reid CPT-S Executive Director: Scott Kettles CHAIR POSITIONS Approved Provider Chair: Certification Chair: Hannah Sun-Reid CPT-S Diversity and Inclusion Chair: Donna Starling CPT-S Education Chair: Barbara Jones Warrick CPT-S Marketing Committee Co-Chairs: Caileigh Flannigan CPT and Nicole Perryman CPT-S Membership Chair: Lindsay Crowe CPT Play Therapy Week Committee Chair: Grant Gear Publications Co-Chairs: Theresa Fraser CPT-S and Ricky McIntyre CPT Research Chair: Ethics Chair: Appointed as Required CONTACT US Executive Director and CAPT Operations: Phone: 905-945-5905 Email: [scott@canadianplaytherapy.com](scott@canadianplaytherapy.com) [www.canadianplaytherapy.com](www.canadianplaytherapy.com)[ ](www.canadianplaytherapy.com)CAPT Training: Phone: 226 821 1056 E-mail: [elizabeth@capttraining.com](elizabeth@capttraining.com), [kip@capttraining.com](kip@capttraining.com) ADV

FAQs

What is the focus of the CAPT PLAYGROUND Spring/Summer 2024 issue?

The issue focuses on play therapy practice and education, including implementing assessment tools through play therapy activities and articles supporting play therapists’ clinical work.

How is the CAPT Foundation Play Therapy Training for 2024 delivered?

Training is delivered online via one- or two-day instructor-led sessions across a six-week period, with daily educational units toward the required total for certification.

What scheduling details are provided for the 2024 training sessions?

Sessions run on weekdays, Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eastern Time, and the schedule may be amended to accommodate instructor availability.

Sep 11, 2026

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