2024 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
All programs Blended Delivery (Face to Face or Live 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.
2024
March 2024
March 22 & 23, 2024
Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Impact of Parental Conflict
2 Day Program - 14 Hour Certificate
March 22 & 23, 2024 (Friday, Saturday: 9 am to 4:30 pm MST)
Cost: $875. CAD + GST
March 27, 2024
Master Class: Research into Practice for Play Therapists
March 27 2024 Topic: Working with Anger and Aggression in Play Therapy
6pm to 7pm MT
$90.00 CAD + GST
Program Information (pdf)
Bundle Up!
Please note: the Bundled Programs/ Continuing Ed have to both be completed in 2024.
Bundle 1
** Save $300. if you bundle Green and Red Streams
Bundle 1 price: $5100. CAD + GST (Full price $5400.)
Option to pay deposit of $1000. with balance due 45 days before training begins
Bundle 2
**Half Price on Continuing Ed when bundling Purple Stream (6 day program) and Continuing Education ($175/off) (Purple Stream Specific)
- Purple Stream: Introduction to Therapeutic Uses of Sandtray
- Purple Stream: Introduction to Puppets
- Enter the Metaphorical Journey: Inquiry Skills for Play Therapists
Bundle 2 price: $2150. CAD + GST (Full price $2325.)
Option to pay deposit of $675. and pay balance 45 days before training begins
Bundle 3
**Save $50 Continuing Ed bundle (Purple Stream Specific)
TPP Group Supervision + choose one of the following:
- Purple Stream: Introduction to Therapeutic Uses of Sandtray
- Purple Stream: Introduction to Puppets
- Enter the Metaphorical Journey: Inquiry Skills for Play Therapists
Bundle 3 price: $500.
Option to pay deposit of $125. and pay balance 45 days before training begins
April 2024
April 3, 2024
TPP Group Supervision
Two Hour Letter of Attendance
Meeting 1 – April 3, 2024 from 3PM to 5PM MST
COST per two hour session: $200. CAD + GST
**Save with the Continuing Ed bundle #3
April 5, 2024
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
April 5th (Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm MST)
Cost: $350. CAD + GST
April 12 & 13, 2024
Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Impact of Parental Conflict - LIVE training at SACE: 300 - 10339 124 St NW, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2 Day Program - 14 Hour Certificate
April 12 & 13, 2024 (Friday, Saturday: 9 am to 4:30 pm MST)
Cost: $875. CAD + GST
April 16- 20, 2024
Green Stream: Foundations of Play Therapy
9 Day Program - 80 Hour Certificate (67.5 Contact, 12.5 Non-Contact)
Part 1.1: April 16th-April 20th (Tuesday-Saturday 9am – 5 pm MST)
Part 1.2: May 1st-4th: (Wednesday-Saturday 9am-5pm MST)
Cost: $2700. CAD + GST
OR bundle with Red Stream to save $300
Save with bundle #1 - bundle with Red Stream
April 24-26, 2024
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 24, 25, 26th - 2024 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm MST)
Cost: $1310. CAD + GST
May 2024
May 10, 2024
Pink Stream: Enter the Metaphorical Journey: Inquiry Skills for Play Therapists
1 Day Master Class - 6 Hour Certificate
May 10, 2024 (10 am to 4pm MST)
Cost: $350. CAD + GST
May 11-14 and May 17-18, 2024
Purple Stream: Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
Part 3.1 Saturday May 11th- Tuesday May 14th 2024
Part 3.2 Friday May 17th-Saturday May 18th 2024
Cost: $1975. CAD + GST
May 15, 2024
Master Class: Research into Practice for Play Therapists
May 15 2024 Topic: Cultural Considerations in Play Therapy
6pm to 7pm MT
$90.00 CAD + GST
Program Information (pdf)
May 24, 2024
Purple Stream: Introduction to Puppets: Creating a Co-Therapist Character and Exploring Directive/Non-Directive Puppet Play Therapy
Six Hour Continuing Education Certificate Program
Friday, May 24, 2024 (9:00am - 4:00pm MDT)
Cost: $350. CAD + GST
June 2024
June 27-29, 2024
Blue Stream: Play Therapist Supervision Training
3 Day Program - 24 Hour Certificate (21 hrs Contact In-Room or 21hrs Live- Webinar, 3 Non-Contact)
June 27th,28th,29th, 2024 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 9 am – 4:30 pm MST)
This training meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar
Cost: $1310. CAD + GST
July 2024
July 2-5 & 8-9, 2024
Purple Stream - Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
6 Day Program - 47 Hours (42 Contact, 5 Non-Contact)
Part 1.1: July 2nd-5th, 2024 (Tuesday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm MST)
Part 1.2: July 8th+9th, 2024 (Monday and Tuesday: 9am-4:30pm MST)
Cost: $1975. CAD + GST
Save with bundle #2
July 17, 2024
Master Class: Research into Practice for Play Therapists
July 17 2024 Topic: Themes in Children’s Play
6pm to 7pm MT
$90.00 CAD + GST
Program Information (pdf)
July 19-27, 2024
Green Stream: Foundations of Play Therapy
9 Day Program - 80 Hour Certificate (67.5 Contact, 12.5 Non-Contact)
July 19th-27th, 2024 (Runs 9 Days Concurrently – 9am-5pm MST)
Cost: $2700. CAD + GST
August 2024
August 12-20, 2024
Red Stream: Advanced Theory and Techniques in Play Therapy
9 Day Program - 80 Hour Certificate (67.5 Contact, 12.5 Non-Contact)
August 12th-20th, 2024 - Runs 9 days 9 am – 5 pm concurrently - Monday, Aug. 12th to Tuesday 20th
Cost: $2700. CAD + GST
August 21, 2024
TPP Group Supervision
Two Hour Letter of Attendance
Meeting 2 – August 21st, 2024 (Wednesday: 3PM to 5PM MST
COST per two-hour session: $200. CAD +GST
August 28, 2024
Master Class: Research into Practice for Play Therapists
August 28 2024 Topic: Gender Diverse and Transgender Children and Youth
6pm to 7pm MT
$90.00 CAD + GST
Program Information (pdf)
October 2024
October 4, 2024
Purple Stream: Introduction to Puppets: Creating a Co-Therapist Character and Exploring Directive/Non-Directive Puppet Play Therapy
Six Hour Continuing Education Certificate Program
Friday, October 4, 2024 (9:00am - 4:00pm MDT)
Cost: 350. CAD + GST
October 9, 2024
Master Class: Research into Practice for Play Therapists
October 9 2024 Topic: Play Completion Predicts Fewer Child Psychological Difficulties
6pm to 7pm MT
$90.00 CAD + GST
Program Information (pdf)
October 17, 18-20, 2024
9th Annual Tye Dye Play Therapy Study Group
Pre course day: October 17th 2024
Tye Dye 9th annual weekend: October 18th-20th, 2024 in Canmore, Alberta
This year’s topic is: Therapeutic Stories in Child and Play Therapy: The Role of Drama, Puppetry and Art in Bringing Stories to Life
One-day pre-launch training on October 17th 9-4 p.m: Enacting Therapeutic Stories in Child and Play Therapy: The Role of Drama, Puppetry and Art in Bringing Stories to Life with Wendy Froberg PhD - a blended workshop: in-room or online. Limited spots available for in-room, contact our office to register your interest.
Registration opening soon.
November 2024
November 8, 2024
Advanced Supervision Training for Play Therapist Supervisors: The Reflective Practitioner
1 Day Program - 6 Hour Certificate
November 8th, 2024 ( Friday: 9 am – 4:30 pm MDT)
Cost: $375. CAD + GST
Program Information
November 13, 2024
TPP Group Supervision
Two Hour Letter of Attendance
Meeting 3 – November 13th, 2024 (Wednesday: 3PM to 5PM MST)
COST per two-hour session: $200. CAD +GST
November 14-16, 2024
Deepen your Understanding of Adlerian Play Therapy Theory and Practice with Dr. Terry Kottman
Location: Canmore, AB
Cost: $1350. CAD + GST
Nov 20-23 & 28-29, 2024
Purple Stream: Certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills
6 Day Program - 47 Hours (42 Contact, 5 Non-Contact)
Part 2.1: November 20th-23th, 2024 - Wednesday to Saturday: 9am-4:30pm MST
Part 2.2: November 28th & 29th, 2024 - Thursday + Friday: 9am-4:30pm MST
Cost: $1975. CAD + GST
December 2023
December 4 - 6, 2024
Yellow Stream: Certificate in Treatment of Trauma Using Play Therapy Skills and Techniques
3 Day Program – 26.5 Hours (21 Contact Hours and 5.5 Non-Contact Hours)
December 4th-6th, 2024 (Wednesday to Friday: 9 am – 4:30 pm MST)
Cost: $1310. CAD + GST
December 12 & 13, 2024
Yellow Stream: Play Therapy for Children of Separation and Divorce: Managing the Impact of Parental Conflict
2 Day Program - 14 Hour Certificate
December 12th + 13th, 2024 (Thursday + Friday: 9 am to 4:30 pm MST)
Cost: $875. CAD + GST
December 11, 2024
Master Class: Research into Practice for Play Therapists
December 11 2024 Topic: Therapeutic Powers of Play and Filial Play Therapy
6pm to 7pm MT
$90.00 CAD + GST
Program Information (pdf)