Community Toolkit

A resources page for clinicians, teachers, and parents

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Resource Directory

 

This directory provides trusted resources for families, professionals, and students interested in play therapy — including directories, training, research, and professional support.

Professional Associations & Therapist Directories

 

• Association for Play Therapy (APT) – National professional organization with resources on play therapy practice, credentialing, and training. Association for Play Therapy (APT) homepage

  • Find a Play Therapist – Search for credentialed play therapists near you. Find a Play Therapist directory (APT)

  • Play Therapy Training Directory – Locate live and online trainings approved by APT. APT Play Therapy Training Directory

 

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Education & Continuing Professional Development

 

• The Play Therapy Training Institute (PTTI) – Offers webinars, courses, and professional trainings for clinicians. Play Therapy Training Institute

 

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Research & Evidence‑Based Practice

 

• Evidence-Based Child Therapy (EBCT) – A searchable database of play therapy outcome research showing quantitative evidence and study results. Evidence-Based Child Therapy database

  • Play Therapy Outcome Research – Search and browse outcome research supporting play therapy effectiveness. Play Therapy Outcome Research (EBCT)

• Center for Play Therapy Research & Publications – A research database with summaries of dozens of play therapy intervention studies and meta‑analyses. Center for Play Therapy Research (UNT)

• International Journal of Play Therapy® – Peer‑reviewed scholarly journal publishing current play therapy research and case studies. International Journal of Play Therapy journal page

 

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Additional Practice & Approach Resources

 

• Theraplay® – An evidence‑based child and family therapy modality rooted in play that enhances attachment and family relationships. Theraplay official site

 

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State & Regional Play Therapy Associations

 

Many states have regional play therapy organizations that provide local listings, trainings, and community support.

 

• Tennessee Association for Play Therapy (TNAPT) – Offers membership, training resources, and links to APT benefits. TNAPT membership & resources