Play Therapy Education, Training, and Research Center
Community Toolkit
A resources page for clinicians, teachers, and parents
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
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Association for Play Therapy (APT) – National professional organization with resources on play therapy practice, credentialing, and training. Association for Play Therapy (APT) homepage
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Find a Play Therapist – Search for credentialed play therapists near you. Find a Play Therapist directory (APT)
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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
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The Play Therapy Training Institute (PTTI) – Offers webinars, courses, and professional trainings for clinicians. Play Therapy Training Institute
Research & Evidence‑Based Practice
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Evidence-Based Child Therapy (EBCT) – A searchable database of play therapy outcome research showing quantitative evidence and study results. Evidence-Based Child Therapy database
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Play Therapy Outcome Research – Search and browse outcome research supporting play therapy effectiveness. Play Therapy Outcome Research (EBCT)
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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)
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International Journal of Play Therapy® – Peer‑reviewed scholarly journal publishing current play therapy research and case studies. International Journal of Play Therapy journal page
Additional Practice & Approach Resources
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Theraplay® – An evidence‑based child and family therapy modality rooted in play that enhances attachment and family relationships. Theraplay official site
State & Regional Play Therapy Associations
Many states have regional play therapy organizations that provide local listings, trainings, and community support.
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Tennessee Association for Play Therapy (TNAPT) – Offers membership, training resources, and links to APT benefits. TNAPT membership & resources