Training Calendar
Yellow Stream: Intensive Specialized Certificate Programs
Green Stream:Foundations of Play Therapy
 Red Stream: Advanced Theory and Techniques in Play Therapy
  Blue Stream: Play Therapy Supervision Certification Program
 Purple Stream: Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
Master Classes
 Specialty Programs
We've responded to current Covid-19 conditions and have moved all of our programs
into a blended delivery model - both in-room and online.
Please note: times shown for our programs are "mountain time" - either MDT or MST depending on the time of year.
To check the time with your time zone you can use a time converter such as World Time Buddy.
Once admitted to a course you will receive an e-mail with instructions for your payment.
Jan./Feb. 2023
Green Stream: Foundations of Play Therapy
9 Day Program - 75 Hour Certificate (63 Contact, 12 Non-Contact)
Green Stream Program #1 – Winter 2023
Part 1.1 (Part 1 of 3)
January 20, 21, 22, 2023 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Part 1.2 (Part 2 of 3)
January 27, 28, 29, 2023 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Part 1.3 (Part 3 of 3)
February 10, 11, 12, 2023 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
Cost: $2550 CAD + GST
 March 14, 2023
TPP Group Supervision - Discussion Series
Two Hour Letter of Attendance
Meeting 1 - March 14/23Â from 2PM to 4PM
COST per two hour session: $140 CAD + GST
  March 16 and March 23, 2023
The Regulation Tool-Kit: Restoring calm for the overwhelmed child
In collaboration with the Children’s Therapy Center in Limerick Ireland in 2023 with Emer Mc Donagh.
Cost: $225.00. + GST
March 2023
Purple Stream: Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
6 Day Program in 2 parts - 47 Hour Certificate (42 Contact, 5 Non-Contact)
Cost: $1950. CAD + GST
Part 1.1 (Part 1 of 2)
March 17, 18, 19, 2023 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
Part 1.2 (Part 2 of 2)
March 24, 25, 26, 2023 (Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
  April 14 & 15, 2023
Pink Stream: Enter the Metaphorical Journey: Inquiry Skills for Play Therapists
1 Day Master Class in two parts - 6 Hour Certificate
April 14 & 15, 2023 (Friday/Saturday: 10 am to 1 pm)
Cost: $325 CAD + GST
 April 21-23, 2023
Blue Stream: Play Therapist Supervision Training
3 Day Program - 24 Hour Certificate (21 Contact, 3 Non-Contact)
April 21 to 23 (9 am – 4:30 pm MDT)
Cost: $1310 CAD + GST
 April 27-29, 2023
Yellow Stream: 3 Day Program
Certificate in Sandplay with Special Populations using Play Therapy Skills and Techniques
3 Day Program – 33 Hour Certificate (21 Hours Contact, 11 Non-Contact)
April 27, 28, 29, 2023 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9 am to 4:30 pm)
Cost: $1310 CAD + GST
May 5 & 6, 2023
Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Impact of Parental Separation
2 Day Program - 12 Hour Certificate
May 5 & 6, 2023 (Friday, Saturday: 9 am to 4:30 pm)
Cost: $875. CAD + GST
 May 8, 2023
Purple Stream: Introduction to Therapeutic Uses of Sandtray
Directive and Non-Directive Sandtray When Working with Children, Adolescents, and Adults in Play Therapy and Therapeutic Play
Six Hour Continuing Education Certificate Program
May 8th (Monday 9:00am - 4:00pm MDT)
Cost: 350 CAD + GST
 May 19, 2023
Purple Stream: Introduction to Puppets: Creating a Co-Therapist Character and Exploring Directive/Non-Directive Puppet Play Therapy
Six Hour Continuing Education Certificate Program
May 19th (Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm MDT)
Cost: 350. CAD + GST
JUNE 2023 – NO TRAINING SCHEDULED
 July 5-8 & 28-29, 2023
Purple Stream - Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
6 Day Program - 47 Hours (42 Contact, 5 Non-Contact)
Purple Stream Program #2 – Summer 2023
(Part 1 of 2)
July 5, 6, 7, 8 (Wednesday to Saturday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
(Part 2 of 2)
July 28, 29 (Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
Cost: $1950. CAD + GST
 July 13 - 21, 2023
Green Stream: Foundations of Play Therapy
9 Day Program - 75 Hours (63 Contact, 12 Non)
July 13-21, 2023 (9 Days), (Thursday to Friday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
Cost: $2550. CAD + GST
August 17-25, 2023
Red Stream: Advanced Theory and Techniques in Play Therapy
9 Day Program - 75 Hour Certificate (63 Contact, 12 Non-Contact)
Runs 9 Days Concurrently – One Part Only (1.0)
August 17-25, 2023 (9 Days) (Thursday to Friday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
Cost: $2550. CAD + GST
SEPTEMBER 2023 – NO TRAINING SCHEDULED
 Oct. 19, 2023
Guest Workshop - Special Topic: Arts, Parts and Hearts: Blending Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Expressive Arts in Play Therapy
October 19 (Thursday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
1 Day Short Course - 7 Hour Certificate
ONLINE or LIVE attendance at Canmore Nordic Centre
Cost: $280
 Oct. 20 - 22, 2023
8th Annual Tye Dye Play Therapy Study Group
Tye Dye Topic: School and Family Systems: What are we doing? Creative Ideas for Play-based Interventions and Third-Party Feedback in Play Therapy Practice
3 Day Short Course (Retreat-Style) - 21 Hours
October 20, 21, 22, 2023 (Friday to Sunday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
Cost: $795.
 Registration information coming soon.
  Nov. 3, 2023
Advanced Supervision Training for Play Therapist Supervisors: The Reflective Practitioner
1 Day Program - 6 Hour Certificate
Nov. 3 ( Friday: 9 am – 4:30 pm MDT)
Cost: $375 CAD + GST
Nov. 17 & 18, 2023
Yellow Stream: Advanced Sandplay
Sandscenes Through the Looking Glass: Sandplay Journey Using Case Studies for Play Therapists
2 Day Program - 12 Hour Certificate
November 17 & 18 (Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
Cost: $875. CAD + GST
 Nov. 30 to Dec.2, 2023
Yellow Stream: Certificate in Treatment of Trauma Using Play Therapy Skills and Techniques
3 Day Program – 26.5 Hour Certificate (21 Contact, 5.5 Non-Contact)
November 29 to December 1, 2023  (Wednesday to Friday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)
Cost: $1310 CAD + GST
Program Information
Dec. 7 & 8, 2023
Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Impact of Parental Separation
2 Day Program - 12 Hour Certificate
December 7 & 8, 2023 (Thursday & Friday: 9 am – 4:30 pm)Â
Cost: $875. CAD + GST