New year, new (clinical) you: this low-fee workshop supports clinicians in figuring out the often confusing processes and requirements to get an RPT credential with the APT.

The process of becoming a registered play therapist through the Association for Play Therapy (APT) can be overwhelming. Learn what you need to know to get started. This workshop will orient you to the three-stage process so you can gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to fulfill the requirements of an RPT or SB-RPT status.
The first half of the workshop is devoted to the nuts and bolts of the credentialing process including:
- The basic requirements laid out by stage
- University based programs vs APT approved providers – pros and cons of each route
- Budgeting, realistic cost expectations, making use of low fee and free offerings
- Choosing and locating trainings
- Finding good fit supervision
- Accruing experience hours
The second half of the workshop focuses on you, the play therapist and includes self-assessment tools to support understanding of:
- Your theoretical orientation
- Your clinical strengths
- Areas of need for training and skill building
- Your personal play therapy superpower
Date, Time and Location
January 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
This is an informational workshop only – NO CEs PROVIDED
Location: Online (Zoom)
Price
$35
Who Should Attend?
This group is available to LMFTs, LCSWs, LPCCs, LEPs, pre-licensed associates and graduate mental health students.
Ready to Get Started?
Registration is handled through growththroughplaytherapy.com.
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