About RMPTI
Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute® is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) within our training programs and organization. We strive to provide a space where students feel supported and heard. It is important to us to provide a learning community where participants feel represented, seen, valued and empowered. RMPTI wants to grow and develop with you and to continuously engage in ongoing meaningful conversations towards assuring a safe and inclusive learning experience for all.
RMPTI ® is dedicated to offering state-of-the-art professional learning opportunities and strives to integrate current theory and research with experiential learning activities. Our training programs are blended meaning you can take a course on-line-live or join in-room live. No matter what way you join, it is an interactive, engaging experience.
International training …
Founded in 1996, the Institute has provided training programs across the globe, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Mexico, Chile, Australia, England, Ireland, Canada, and the United States.
An Integrative Approach
Founders of RMPTI, Dr. Lorri Yasenik and Ken Gardner are also the co-authors of the Play Therapy Dimension Model: A Decision-Making Guide for Integrative Play Therapists®(3rd ed.). This integrative approach to case conceptualization, clinical decision-making and practice is the cornerstone of programs at RMPTI, making courses both unique and comprehensive.
What’s New in our third edition:
- Diagram Update
- Revised Use of Self Scale
- Revised Child Moderating Factors Scale
- Case Conceptualization Chapter and accompanying form
- Parent Feedback Conceptualization Chapter and accompanying form
With 3 New Video Examples:
- Supervision Using the Case Conceptualization Form
- Supervision Using the Parent Feedback Conceptualization Form
- Parent Feedback Session Re: Case of Eliis
To learn more about the Play Therapy Dimension Model, and an integrative approach to play therapy, please click here.
Seamless Learning Experience…
RMPTI offers a seamless learning experience. If you are interested in getting Registered or Certified as a Play Therapist (and you meet the entry requirements) you can enroll in continuous programs that embed theory and experiential learning opportunities. If you would like to add a Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills to your current designation you can also enroll in a continuous program. Either way, you will gain experience from Registered and Certified play therapy instructors.
Choice of Attendance
Attend live at the Institute in Canmore Alberta and immerse yourself in-a fully equipped play therapy training room. Experience all of the play therapy materials and modalities, and work together with peers. Experience the outdoors during breaks
Attend on-line-live and enjoy working with your own play materials. You will be provided a list to gather so that you can set-up your play station. You will work with peers in dyads and groups. Additionally, on-line and in-room participants get to know one another and interact throughout each program.
Rather than taking core training through a “workshop” or day-to-day format (with each day being covered by a different instructor/topic), RMPTI’s approach is to strengthen the participants skill set as training progresses; linking material from one day to the next. There is an emphasis on self-development through journaling/reflecting about the therapist use of self.
RMPTI Programs are designed for:
- Practitioners who would like to attend continuous training leading to certification or registration as a Play Therapist. (Green Stream,Red Stream and Yellow Stream)
- Practitioners who would like to add Therapeutic Play Skills to their current designation (Purple StreamThose who need the training to come to them (please visit RMPTI Comes to You!)
- Practitioners who need a flexible training schedule
- Those who want to market a specialization in their practice
- Diploma and Masters-level students/graduates
- Practitioners who want to complete continuing education credits in Play Therapy
Note: The registering/certifying bodies, CAPT, APT, and BCPTA alone hold the right to accept or deny any continuing education training at their discretion.
Testimonials
What I found most useful about this training experience was:
It is difficult to narrow it down. Everything felt extremely valuable. A moment that was really touching was with my son after learning the inquiring skills. He made me a picture, and instead of the usual “wow buddy, I love it! Thank you!” I used inquiring skills. We probably spent 20 minutes looking at it and I learned so much more about his picture than what I realized was there. It was so amazing!
– Alexandra (Green Stream 2025)
The online format did not disappoint. The program integrated in-room and online participants exceedingly well. Everything we did was intentional and useful; from the manual, to the required readings, to the presentations and videos, this entire training was phenomenal.
– Julia, (Green Stream)