Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
Continuing Education Trainings
GAPT Events
GAPT is an APT Approved Provider 12-316. We sponsor continuing education trainings for members and mental health professionals who work with children and families.
Non-GAPT Event Disclaimers
GAPT is not responsible for your satisfaction with workshops listed below that are not sponsored by GAPT. We do not recommend or endorse non-GAPT events. If you are not satisfied, discuss your concern with the presenter. If you are still dissatisfied, contact APT directly. The continuing education trainings shared below are listed only as a service to the Play Therapy community.
Past GAPT Conference Highlights
2025 GAPT Conference Highlight
On March 14-15, 2025, GAPT hosted it's 30th birthday conference in-person. Tonia M. Spence and Aditi Subramaniam presented the topic "Expanding and Exploring Play Therapy Grounded in the Diversity Tenets." See highlights of this event.
2024 GAPT Conference Highlight
On March 9-10, 2024, GAPT hosted it's first online conference for members. Dr. Rebeca Chow presented the topic "Bridging Generations thorough play: The power of play therapy across the lifespan." See highlights of this event.
2023 GAPT Conference Highlights
On March 10-11, 2023, Marshall Lyles presented the topic "Addressing trauma of all ages using sand-based and expressive play therapy approaches." See highlights of this event.
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
ALL PRESENTERS ARE APT APPROVED PROVIDERS
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
August 7, 2025 – In Person
Trauma in Play Therapy (6 CEs)
Presenters: Gloria Juliao, Ed. S, LPC, NCC, RPT-S™, CPCS, ACS, BC-TMH & Annie Stewart, MS, APC, NCC
Traumatic events are a nearly universal experience, but when does trauma lead to a traumatized child? What does trauma do to a developing brain? Most importantly, how do we help these children? In this beginner-level training, participants will learn to identify trauma, explain how it affects the brain, and use various play-based activities to treat trauma in childhood and beyond.
View Point Health (Centerville OneStop) - 3025-B Bethany Church Rd. Suite 1300, Snellville, GA 30039
View Point Health, APT Approved Provider # 21-637
Contact: Annie Stewart / 678-209-2530 / playtraining@vphealth.org
Registration Link: https://www.myviewpointhealth.org/training/training-registration/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
September 5, 2025 – In Person
Adlerian Play Therapy (6 CEs)
Presenters: Stephanie Looper, M. Ed, LPC, RPT™ & Irene Bautista Lopez, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT™
This 6 CE training will provide theory and applicable interventions to teach clinicians how to use the 4 stages of Adlerian Play therapy with clients and their families. Participants will gain a detailed look into Adlerian play therapy concepts, how to conceptualize a client from an Adlerian viewpoint and practice how to conduct a session throughout all 4 stages.
View Point Health (Centerville OneStop) - 3025-B Bethany Church Rd. Suite 1300, Snellville, GA 30039
View Point Health, APT Approved Provider # 21-637
Contact: Annie Stewart / 678-209-2530 / playtraining@vphealth.org
Registration Link: https://www.myviewpointhealth.org/training/training-registration/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
September 25, 2025 – In Person
Doing Child Centered Play Therapy (6 CEs)
Presenters: Gloria Juliao, Ed. S, LPC, NCC, RPT-S™, CPCS, ACS, BC-TMH & Annie Stewart, MS, APC, NCC
This intermediate level-training will focus on Child-Centered Play Therapy skills to promote expression, autonomy, self-regulation, and resiliency. Participants will gain an understanding of the theory behind Child-Centered Play Therapy as well as common challenges and cultural issues in the playroom.
View Point Health (Centerville OneStop) - 3025-B Bethany Church Rd. Suite 1300, Snellville, GA 30039
View Point Health, APT Approved Provider # 21-637
Contact: Annie Stewart / 678-209-2530 / playtraining@vphealth.org
Registration Link: https://www.myviewpointhealth.org/training/training-registration/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
October 2, 2025 – In Person
Video Games in Play Therapy (6 CEs)
Presenters: Stephanie Looper, M. Ed, LPC, RPT™ & Irene Bautista Lopez, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT™
Although controversial, video games are an important part of our clients’ play, their strategies for coping, and social connectedness. Whether you love them or hate them, come challenge your current beliefs about video games. Learn how to integrate this digital medium into your clinical work to support the powers of play, including facilitating communication, fostering emotional wellness, enhancing social relationships, and increasing personal strengths. This 6 hour CE training will focus on using video games as a tool to enhance your play therapy skills, reaching children, adolescents, and families in a unique and creative way.
View Point Health (Centerville OneStop) - 3025-B Bethany Church Rd. Suite 1300, Snellville, GA 30039
View Point Health, APT Approved Provider # 21-637
Contact: Annie Stewart / 678-209-2530 / playtraining@vphealth.org
Registration Link: https://www.myviewpointhealth.org/training/training-registration/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
October 21, 2025 – In Person
Advanced Play Therapy (6 CEs)
Presenters: Gloria Juliao, Ed. S, LPC, NCC, RPT-S™, CPCS, ACS, BC-TMH & Annie Stewart, MS, APC, NCC
So, you’ve got the play basics down, and now you’re ready to learn more! At this advanced-level play therapy training, participants will build on their TEEL skills and gain a deeper understanding of play behaviors, themes, and progress. They will practice writing progress notes, creating treatment plans, and using a parallel process with caregivers. Clinicians will learn to market themselves to clients and potential funders.
View Point Health (Centerville OneStop) - 3025-B Bethany Church Rd. Suite 1300, Snellville, GA 30039
View Point Health, APT Approved Provider # 21-637
Contact: Annie Stewart / 678-209-2530 / playtraining@vphealth.org
Registration Link: https://www.myviewpointhealth.org/training/training-registration/
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
October 31, 2025 (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM) – Live Webinar
Navigating the Legal System in Play Therapy
Presenter: Brandy Rogers, LPC, RPT-S, ACS, CPCS
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
APT Approved Provider #18-554 / NBCC ACEP # 7614
Contact: Brandy Rogers: 770-904-1661 / BrandyRogers@BrightPathCC.com
Registration Link: https://workshops.brightpathcc.com/p/navigating-the-legal-system-in-play-therapy11
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
November 19, 2025 – In Person
Trauma in Play Therapy (6 CEs)
Presenters: Gloria Juliao, Ed. S, LPC, NCC, RPT-S™, CPCS, ACS, BC-TMH & Annie Stewart, MS, APC, NCC
Traumatic events are a nearly universal experience, but when does trauma lead to a traumatized child? What does trauma do to a developing brain? Most importantly, how do we help these children? In this beginner-level training, participants will learn to identify trauma, explain how it affects the brain, and use various play-based activities to treat trauma in childhood and beyond.
View Point Health (Centerville OneStop) - 3025-B Bethany Church Rd. Suite 1300, Snellville, GA 30039
View Point Health, APT Approved Provider # 21-637
Contact: Annie Stewart / 678-209-2530 / playtraining@vphealth.org
Registration Link: https://www.myviewpointhealth.org/training/training-registration/
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
February 27, 2026 (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) - In Person
Advanced Child-Centered Play Therapy
Presenter: Laura Ladefian, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
APT Approved Provider #18-554 / NBCC ACEP # 7614
Contact: Brandy Rogers: 770-904-1661 / BrandyRogers@BrightPathCC.com
Registration Link: https://workshops.brightpathcc.com/p/advanced-child-centered-play-therapy
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------March 27, 2026 (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) – In Person
Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy
Presenter: Brandy Rogers, LPC, RPT-S, ACS, CPCS
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
APT Approved Provider #18-554 / NBCC ACEP # 7614
Contact: Brandy Rogers: 770-904-1661 / BrandyRogers@BrightPathCC.com
Registration Link: https://workshops.brightpathcc.com/p/cognitive-behavioral-play-therapy12
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
History of Play Therapy - Pre-Recorded Webinar
Presenter: Laura Ladefian, LPC, RPT-S, CPCS
Bright Path Counseling and Consulting, LLC
APT Approved Provider #18-554 / NBCC ACEP # 7614
Contact: Brandy Rogers: 770-904-1661 / BrandyRogers@BrightPathCC.com
Registration Link: https://workshops.brightpathcc.com/p/history-of-play-therapy1
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
APT'S E-learning Center - You may earn non-contact credit by completing tests based upon the books and recorded video/audio programs (you can listen to the latter free.) These programs are not intended to compete with programs offered by approved providers and only feature niche topics hard to find elsewhere. Although you may prefer to attend workshops in-person, you can choose to explore the center and your distance learning options.
