Lower Registration Price Still Available!

The lower registration price for the Spring Workshop on Friday, May 1st will be available for onsite registration but we really need to know if you are coming so we can reserve a seat!
Please email Kristin Lowrey ASAP and let her know if you plan to attend and if you are not already registered. Her email is Kristin.Lowrey@chsys.org.
Also, watch for site updates and information on other [...]

Secret Message from the Underground Lair

Dr. Lawrence Rubin introduces his workshop for the Alabama Association for Play Therapy. This is a top secret message and he must NOT be found out:

Remember, on-line registration ends at midnight on Sunday, April 26th!  Mail in registrations have to be post marked by the 26th as well. However, we are extending the lower price [...]

If You Were A Super Hero Who Would You Be?

Are you a Superhero?

This is a reminder that registration is going on right now for AAPT’s Spring Workshop with Dr. Lawrence Rubin entitled “Superheros In Play Therapy and Counseling” to be held May 1st.  We want to announce that AAPT knows that money is tight so we would like to extend our early bird registration [...]

Need Some PLAY Money?

Are you interested in PLAY money? If so then check out the grant information on our web

Need a Little Cash?
site and consider applying.  The deadline for submission is April 10, 2009.  There are two different grants available and we’d love to award this grant money at our May workshop. 
Good Luck!
AAPT

Register On-line NOW for 2009 Winter Workshop

On-line registration through PayPal is now available for the 2009 Winter Workshop.
The new shopping cart makes it easier than ever to get registered quickly and easily.
Register early — on or before January 16, 2009 – and save $20!
See you there!

Need A New Technique? Try This One!

The right tool for the right job!

 
Sueann Kenney-Noziska, AAPT’s Winter 2009 conference presenter, has graciously provided us a sneak peak of what we will learn during “Techniques, Techniques, Techniques: Play Based Activities for Children, Adolescents & Families”.
Check out the video on our homepage to view the technique!
If you have not received a workshop brochure please be sure you are [...]

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The month of October has been set aside each year since 1981 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In recognition of the issue and remembrance of victims a purple ribbon is often worn.  As play therapists and those interested in play therapy, we recognize that domestic violence has an impact on children and [...]

The Summer Newsletter is Here!

Hello Friends,
We have posted the latest edition of the AAPT Newsletter on our website!
We decided to allow everyone access to this Newsletter as well but time is running out on ALL ACCESS to our newsletters.  We are working to allow members that benefit first and then later posting it in an open format.
It’s just one of [...]

Don’t Let The Dust Settle!

Don’t let the dust settle on all you learned!
Stay fresh by sharing what you learned at the recent Liana Lowenstein workshop. Liana presented so many great techniques – tell us your favorite.
Even if you were not able to attend feel free to share with us.
My favorite was the Family Gift assessment/technique. As Liana related, this and [...]

Links and FAQs

We have added two new pages to our web site:

Links to Professional Organizations, Information, & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (aka FAQs)

The “Links” web page has categorized descriptions and hyperlinks. Clicking on a hyperlink will open a new browser window and send you to the selected site.
Likewise, the “FAQs” web page has clickable hyperlinks to answers to many [...]