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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
February 11, 2026 (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) – In Person
Creative Interventions and Considerations When Working with Latinx Individuals (6 CEs)
Presenters: Gloria Juliao, Ed. S, LPC, NCC, RPT-S™, ACS, BC-TMH, Mariana Shively, MA, LPC, RPT-S™, CPCS & Irene Bautista Lopez, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT™
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/
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February 19, 2026 (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) – In Person
Play Therapy Across the Lifespan (6 CEs)
Presenters: Stephanie Looper, M.Ed, LPC, RPT™ & Irene Bautista Lopez, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT™
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/
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February 20, 2026 (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM) – On-Line Via Zoom
Bridging Cultures in Play Therapy: Empowering Asian American Children and Families through Play Therapy
Presenter: Mia Kim Chang, Ph.D., LPC, NCC
The Georgia State University Play Therapy Training Institute
APT Approved Provider # 10-268
Contact: Jimmy Enobabor / jenobabor1@gsu.edu
Registration Link: https://secure.touchnet.com/C20797_ustores/web/store_main.jsp?STOREID=172&SINGLESTORE=true
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------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
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March 27, 2026 (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) – In Person
Play Together, Health Together: Implementing Family Play Therapy (6 CEs)
Presenters: Gloria Juliao, Ed. S, LPC, NCC, RPT-S™, ACS, BC-TMH, Mariana Shively, MA, LPC, RPT-S™, CPCS & Annie Stewart, MS, APC, NCC
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/
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April 14, 2026 (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) – In Person
The Power of the Tray: Deepening Play Therapy with Sandtray Techniques (6 CEs)
Presenters: Gloria Juliao, Ed. S, LPC, NCC, RPT-S™, ACS, BC-TMH, Mariana Shively, MA, LPC, RPT-S™, CPCS & Annie Stewart, MS, APC, NCC
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/
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April 24, 2026 (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) – In Person
Grief: A Cultural Perspective Using Play Therapy (6 CEs)
Presenters: Stephanie Looper, M.Ed, LPC, RPT™ & Irene Bautista Lopez, MS, LPC, NCC, RPT™
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/
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May 12, 2026 (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) – In Person
Using Integrated Play Therapy with Traumatized Children (6 CEs)
Presenters: Gloria Juliao, Ed. S, LPC, NCC, RPT-S™, ACS, BC-TMH & Annie Stewart, MS, APC, NCC
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/
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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
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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.
