NEWS


- CALENDAR - Congratulations 2026 Gold Branches!


Charles Schaefer Play Therapy JUN 30 Scholarship Applications Due


JUL 11 - 14 SEP 9 OCT 13-18


APT Exhibits at ASCA in New Orleans, LA


Annual Conference Early Registration Deadline


Annual APT Conference


A record-breaking 35 branches have earned Gold Branch status this year! Congratulations to the 2026 Gold Branch Award recipients, whose dedication to advancing play therapy continues to strengthen communities: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia,


Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,


Maryland/DC, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New England, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington.


Charles Schaefer Play Therapy Scholarship


The Charles Schaefer Play Therapy Scholarship, sponsored                   scholarship honors the legacy of Charles E. Schaefer, PhD, RPT- ST™, co-founder of APT. Dr. Schaefer’s work was extensive and     distributed over three years and administered by APT. Application 


Gold Branch recognition is awarded to branches that go above and beyond standard charter requirements through expanded training opportunities, meaningful community outreach, and active member engagement. This achievement highlights not only excellence, but a shared commitment to growing and elevating the 


Welcome Approved Center


Candace Chuyou- Campbell


Congratulations to our newest APT Approved Center, Play Therapy and Expressive Arts Center at East Texas A&M, directed by Candace Chuyou- Campbell, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S™. By earning a designation as an Approved Center of Play Therapy Education, East Texas A&M offers its extensive play therapy curriculum to mental health


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