CAPT - Canadian Association for Play Therapy

CAPT - Canadian Association for Play Therapy CAPT is the premier professional association in support of Play Therapy in Canada CAPT has a code of professional ethics to which each member must adhere.

The Canadian Association for Play Therapy is the professional organization for those interested in Child and Family Psychotherapy, Play Therapy and Counseling with children and families. CAPT performs many important functions for its members including:

Professional Standards: CAPT sets high professional standards for clinical practice. These standards help to ensure that skilled and effective the

rapy is available throughout the community. Policies and Procedures are in place to govern CAPT and guide professional and ethical practices. Specialized Training: CAPT sets standards of education and training for professional therapist as well as establishing programs of continuing education and training. CAPT examines and accredits programs and training centers in Child & Play Therapy. CAPT has established Foundation Play Therapy Days that is a set of trainings in order to meet our members' needs. Information is available upon request. Professional Publications: The Association periodicals are published to advance the professional understanding of Play Therapy. Articles are published on clinical practice, research and theory in Play Therapy. CAPT members receive these periodicals as a membership benefit.

Save the date! 🗓 Join us in Ottawa, Ontario June 18-19, 2027 for the CAPT Conference!Will we see you in Ottawa? Let us k...
07/24/2026

Save the date! 🗓 Join us in Ottawa, Ontario June 18-19, 2027 for the CAPT Conference!

Will we see you in Ottawa? Let us know 👇

🌈 Parent PlaybookMeltdowns happen because the brain is overwhelmed—not because children are choosing to misbehave.When a...
07/22/2026

🌈 Parent Playbook

Meltdowns happen because the brain is overwhelmed—not because children are choosing to misbehave.

When a child's nervous system becomes overloaded, they may lose access to the skills needed to communicate, problem-solve, or self-regulate.

Dysregulation is a stress response, not defiance.

💛 Instead of asking, "What's wrong with this child?"
Try asking, "What is this child communicating through their behaviour?"

Responding with curiosity, connection, and co-regulation helps children build the skills they need to manage big emotions over time.

🌟 Continue Building Your Play Therapy Skills This August! 🌟CAPT Foundation Training Days – Special Populations📅 Week 6: ...
07/21/2026

🌟 Continue Building Your Play Therapy Skills This August! 🌟

CAPT Foundation Training Days – Special Populations
📅 Week 6: August 10–14, 2026

The final week of CAPT's 2026 Foundation Training Days brings together advanced topics that strengthen your clinical confidence and prepare you to apply play therapy across a variety of real-world situations.

Featured courses include:
👨‍👩‍👧 Play Therapy for Children and Adults Coping with Loss (2-Day Course)
🎭 Using Puppets as a Play Therapy Tool
🌿 Vicarious Trauma and Self-Care in a Play Therapy Environment
🧠 Case Application – Putting It All Together

Whether you're supporting families through grief, expanding your therapeutic toolkit, prioritizing clinician well-being, or integrating everything you've learned into clinical practice, this week is designed to help you strengthen your skills and confidence.

✨ Learn from experienced Certified Play Therapists.
✨ Participate in interactive virtual sessions featuring case discussions, breakout activities, and Q&A.
✨ Continue earning training hours toward becoming a Certified Play Therapist (CPT) while completing your continuing education.

🔗 Register today: https://capttraining.com/foundation-training/

🍁 Our thoughts are with the individuals, families, communities, and first responders affected by the wildfires across Ca...
07/20/2026

🍁 Our thoughts are with the individuals, families, communities, and first responders affected by the wildfires across Canada, including those experiencing significant impacts in Northwestern Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, and other affected regions.

During times of uncertainty, children often communicate their fears and worries through behaviour, play, or big emotions rather than words.

Gentle routines, opportunities for play, a comforting story, and the presence of caring, responsive adults can help foster a sense of safety, connection, and resilience as children navigate difficult experiences.

To everyone impacted by the ongoing wildfires, we are thinking of you and wishing you safety, strength, and support in the days and weeks ahead.

❤️ Take care of yourselves and one another.

🔔 ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Incorporating Families into Therapy: The Beauty of Filial Therapy (part 2) by Heddy Swigger, MSW, R...
07/20/2026

🔔 ARTICLE SPOTLIGHT: Incorporating Families into Therapy: The Beauty of Filial Therapy (part 2) by Heddy Swigger, MSW, RSW, CPT
📖 Playground Magazine, Winter '26
📍 Page 13

Heddy Swigger shares a masked case example of how Filial Therapy can be applied successfully in real world situations.

Read the full article in the winter 2026 issue of Playground Magazine ➡️https://canadianplaytherapy.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/69181-Playground-Winter-2026-low-res.pdf

💛 Diversity & Cultural Representation SurveyCAPT is committed to celebrating the diverse voices, cultures, and expertise...
07/17/2026

💛 Diversity & Cultural Representation Survey

CAPT is committed to celebrating the diverse voices, cultures, and expertise within our community.

By participating in this survey, you can help CAPT:
👉 honour cultural and heritage-based traditions with authenticity
👉 showcase community members who want to provide lived perspectives, resources, or specialized insights
👉 maintain accuracy and respect across all our organizational communications.

Complete the survey by August 31, here ➡️ https://form.jotform.com/261346146875262

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Play Therapy! 🎉🏆 We're excited to announce that Taylor Nelson, MSW, RSW, CPT-S, has been awa...
07/16/2026

🎉 Celebrating Excellence in Play Therapy! 🎉

🏆 We're excited to announce that Taylor Nelson, MSW, RSW, CPT-S, has been awarded the Monica Herbert Award.

The Monica Herbert Award has been inspired by the courage, devotion, hard work and commitment to working with and helping children that was demonstrated by Monica Herbert.

⭐️ Taylor specializes in play-based therapeutic interventions that support healthy child development & relationships. She believes in a whole-child approach to therapeutic care. Neurobiology and the power of relationship help inform her work with children and their families.

💛 Thank you, Taylor, for your incredible contribution to the field of Play Therapy!

💡 Myth Buster❌ Myth: "If a child is fidgeting or moving during therapy, they aren't paying attention."✔ Truth: Movement ...
07/15/2026

💡 Myth Buster

❌ Myth: "If a child is fidgeting or moving during therapy, they aren't paying attention."
✔ Truth: Movement can actually help children focus, regulate, and process information more effectively.

Many children think, learn, and communicate best when their bodies are engaged. Rocking, bouncing, stretching, or using fidgets can help support attention and emotional regulation.

Sometimes movement isn't a distraction from the work—it's what makes the work possible.

🎉 A big congratulations Brianna Bowen on becoming a Certified Play Therapist!Brianna is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and ...
07/14/2026

🎉 A big congratulations Brianna Bowen on becoming a Certified Play Therapist!

Brianna is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba and has experience helping families navigate life's challenges and build stronger, more loving relationships. She works collaboratively to address a range of needs from social-emotional development and behavioural concerns, to trauma and relationship strengthening.

Work with Brianna 🧡 https://lilstepswellness.com/about-us/brianna-bowen

Creativity isn't just about imagination—it supports regulation.In play therapy, sensory experiences and creative play he...
07/13/2026

Creativity isn't just about imagination—it supports regulation.

In play therapy, sensory experiences and creative play help children organize their nervous systems, process experiences, and safely explore new ideas, emotions, and possibilities.

When children feel regulated, they're free to imagine, connect, and grow.

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