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)
Click here for the 2025 training calendar
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.
September 19, 2024
Workshop: Want to learn how AI can enhance your practice?
Online via Zoom
Join from Canada: Sept 19, 2024 3-6 pm MT
Join from Australia: Sept 20, 2024 7-10 am AEST
Cost: $180. CAD + GST
Click here for information and registration.
Bundle Up!
Please note: the Bundled Programs/ Continuing Ed have to both be completed in 2024.
Bundle 3
**Save $50 Continuing Ed bundle (Purple Stream Specific)
Therapeutic Play Skills 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
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.
November 6-8, 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)
November 6 to 8, 2024 (Wednesday to Friday, 9 am – 4:30 pm MST)
This training meets APT’s definition of Live Webinar
Cost: $1310. CAD + GST
November 13, 2024
Therapeutic Play Skills 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
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 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)
December 16, 2024
Pink Stream: Be Prepared!: Records, Processes and Procedures for Play Therapists:
1 Day Master Class- 6 Hours Certificate
December 16 (Monday 9am-4:pm MT)
Cost $350.00 CAD plus GST