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Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute

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Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute

Play Therapy Training
Reimagined Relevant disciplines typically include Psychology, Nursing, Clinical Social Work, Child and Youth Care or Education.

RMPTI is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art professional learning opportunities and strives to integrate current theory and research with experiential learning activities. Founded in 1998, the Institute has provided training programs across the globe, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Chile, Australia, England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States. The co-directors, Dr. Lorri Yasenik a

nd Ken Gardner are the authors of the Play Therapy Dimension Model: A Decision-Making Guide for Integrative Play Therapists (2nd ed.). This integrative approach to case conceptualization, clinical decision-making and practice is the cornerstone of programs at RMPTI, making them both unique and comprehensive

RMPTI Programs are designed for:

Practitioners who would like to attend continuous training leading to certification or registration as a Play Therapist. Full-time practitioners who are seeking a specialized credential, such a Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills (Green Stream Program)

Practitioners who need a flexible training schedule

Those who need the training to come to them (please visit RMPTI Comes to You!)

Those who want to market a specialization in their practice

Diploma and masters-level students/graduates

Practioners who want to complete continuing education credits in Play Therapy

Programs are designed for practitioners who work full-time and are interested in enhancing their theory base and deepening their play therapy skills and techniques. Depending on the level of certification sought, students will have completed or are currently attending a post-secondary institution or graduate-level university program.

09/03/2026

Create your Co-Therapist and master your inner puppeteer this October with Introduction to Puppets:Creating a Co-Therapist Character and Exploring Directive/Non-Directive Puppet Play Therapy!

Participants will be introduced to the principles, theory, and practice of using puppets with clients. Both Directive and Non-directive activities will be discussed and exemplified. Participants will have an opportunity to try a variety of approaches to the use of puppets as well as the creation of a “Co-Therapist” character to use when working with children and explore the metaphors behind puppet play.

For more information visit https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-specialized-programs/introduction-to-puppets-creating-a-co-therapist-character-and-exploring-directive-non-directive-puppet-play-therapy/

08/24/2026

Taking messy play into "form" by making something as a group!

Red Stream 2026

08/23/2026

Join RMPTI, , and a variety of Play Therapy and Psychology experts for this Online Medical Play Therapy Conference.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

08/21/2026

RMPTI Red Stream Students learning interactivesly in-rom in Canmore! Join us for in-room trainings to really experience the RMPYI difference

08/20/2026

A wonderful time was had by all at our Red Stream: Advanced Theory and Techniques in Play Therapy program last week! Check out a few of these group photos of our in perso and online participants

08/18/2026

Deepen your expertise in addressing trauma with children and adolescents through play-based interventions. This specialized certificate program offers master’s-level mental health practitioners 26.5 hours of focused training in play therapy techniques for processing situational, sexual, physical, and emotional trauma. Explore directive and non-directive approaches, engage in experiential learning, and gain valuable continuing education credits applicable to APT, CAPT, and BCPTA. Prior play therapy training recommended.

December 2-4, 2026
3-Day Program
26.5hrs (21hrs Contact and 5.5hrs Non-Contact)
9am-4:30pm MST
Blended Delivery Format
Cost: $1310.00 CAD + GST

Full Program Information: https://rmpti.com/training/yellow-stream-intensive-specialized-programs/certificate-in-play-based-treatment-of-trauma/

08/17/2026

Working as a Play Therapist does not preclude the possibility of going to court. Even if you never find yourself in a position of going to court, are you prepared? Play Therapists work in complex systems. Some will inadvertently end up working with abused children and/or children of separation and divorce which moves therapy services into the forensic field of practice. This course begins with the assumption that you have been requested or subpoenaed to attend Court. Join us and walk through the steps of becoming prepared for Court. Together we will review the following topics:

- First Contact: What do you do?
- Getting Your Court Folders Ready (including preparing your CV)
- Roles the Judge, Lawyers, Court Reporters and Therapist play
- Identifying Legal Jurisdictions and Acts affecting Children and Youth
- Kinds of Evidence
- Conceptualizing Your Case
- Identifying Types of Bias
- Qualifying as an Expert Witness
- Handling Tough Questions

October 29, 2025
Thursday 9am-4:30 pm MT
Cost $350.00 CAD plus GST
Available In Person or Live Webinar

08/14/2026

Special Presentation Workshop:
Stacking, Structures, and Storying: Building play skills using LEGO® Bricks, Blocks & Ordinary Materials in Play Therapy

Presenters: Dr. MaryAnne Peabody, Ed.D., LCSW, RPT-S and Dr. Karen Stagnitti, PdD.
Date: Friday October 23rd 2026, 9am – 4:30 pm
Location: Canmore Nordic Centre OR Live Online

Join us for this one time ony special program! It's off season in Canmore, come for training and enjoy a weekend in the mountains! Breakfast included to start your day off right.

For more information or to register visit: https://rmpti.com/special-workshop/

08/12/2026

Join RMPTI and a variety of Play Therapy and Psychology experts for this Online Medical Play Therapy Conference!

November 6-7, 2026

For full program information visit: https://rmpti.com/training/medical-play-therapy-conference/

DAY 1

NOV. 6, 1pm – 3pm
Medical Play Therapy in Practice: Case Conceptualization and Therapeutic Processes
Belinda Dean, PhD, BN, MCPT, RND1, RPT-S™ and Michelle Perrin B.Ed; Ma.CPT; RPT™; CLT

Nov. 6, 3:15pm – 4:30pm
Improved Coping for Vaccination Procedures through Medical Play Therapy: Results from a Doctoral Study
Belinda Dean, PhD, BN, MCPT, RND1, RPT-S™

Nov. 6, 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Medical Play in Action: Therapy Rooms and Health Settings
Michelle Perrin B.Ed; Ma.CPT; RPT™; CLT

DAY 2

Nov. 7, 9am – 10am
Understanding and Supporting Students with PANS PANDAS: A Collaborative Approach
Nina Gudeon MD, FRCPC, LMCC

Nov. 7, 10am – 12pm
PANS/PANDAS and play therapy: Specific Considerations for Play Therapists working with Medically Complex Kids
Crystal McNaughton, MACP, R.Psych and Kelly McConnan Wiltshire, M.C., R.Psych, CPT

Nov. 7, Part 1- 1pm – 2:30pm, Part 2 – 2:45pm – 4:30pm
PANS/PANDAS and Play Therapy: Specific Strategies for Using the Play Therapy Dimensions Model with Medically Complex Children
Crystal McNaughton, MACP, R.Psych and Kelly McConnan Wiltshire, M.C., R.Psych, CPT

08/11/2026

Foundations of Play Therapy Summer Institute Students worked with Music Therapist Jennifer Buchanan to create a song with words they could all relate to and sing it to a piece of music they all knew well. Here’s some of the results.

Address

1316 15th Avenue Sw
Calgary, AB
T3C0X7

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	11am - 1pm

Website

http://rmpti.com/

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