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CAPT - Canadian Association for Play Therapy

CAPT is the premier professional association in support of Play Therapy in Canada CAPT has a code of professional ethics to which each member must adhere.

The Canadian Association for Play Therapy is the professional organization for those interested in Child and Family Psychotherapy, Play Therapy and Counseling with children and families. CAPT performs many important functions for its members including:

Professional Standards: CAPT sets high professional standards for clinical practice. These standards help to ensure that skilled and effective therapy is available throughout the community. Policies and Procedures are in place to govern CAPT and guide professional and ethical practices. Specialized Training: CAPT sets standards of education and training for professional therapist as well as establishing programs of continuing education and training. CAPT examines and accredits programs and training centers in Child & Play Therapy. CAPT has established Foundation Play Therapy Days that is a set of trainings in order to meet our members' needs. Information is available upon request. Professional Publications: The Association periodicals are published to advance the professional understanding of Play Therapy. Articles are published on clinical practice, research and theory in Play Therapy. CAPT members receive these periodicals as a membership benefit.

03/20/2026

💬 A Reminder for Therapists
This work is meaningful — and also demanding. You don’t have to carry it alone.

Lean on colleagues, supervision, consultation, and the CAPT community. Community care is self-care. 💛

03/18/2026

💡 Myth Buster

❌ “Self-regulation is a skill children should just learn.”
✅ Truth: Self-regulation grows from co-regulation first.

Children must borrow our calm before they can create their own.
Connection comes before independence—always.

03/16/2026

❄️ Winter of Play: Ice & Warmth Contrast Play
Offer two bowls—one filled with snow/ice, one with warm water—for contrast play to explore the temperature contrast.

Instructions:
➡️ Use spoons, scoops, or hands.
➡️ Explore dipping fingers from one bowl to the other.
➡️ Talk about which feels calming or energizing.
➡️ For therapists: use as a regulation or grounding warm-up.

Great for sensory processing, emotional regulation, and mindful focus.

03/14/2026

🎉 Congratulation Lindsay Gladding on becoming a Certified Play Therapist!

Lindsay is based in Fergus, Ontario, where they use play to help children to communicate, to process both their emotions and experiences, and ultimately to heal.

Work with Lindsay 🧡 http://www.wondertherapy.ca

03/13/2026

🌟 NEXT Certification Q&A Session 🗓 March 27 💻

🎓 Considering becoming a Certified Play Therapist or a Certified Play Therapy Supervisor? Join us for our Certification Q&A Session and get all your questions answered!

Connect, learn, and take your next step in Play Therapy ➡️ https://canadianplaytherapy.com/certification/

03/11/2026

💬 Inside the Playroom

You weren’t just “calming them down.”

You were teaching their brain what safety in connection feels like.🧠

That’s not behavior management.
That’s brain development.

Every regulated moment becomes a reference point a child can return to—again and again.

03/09/2026

❄️ Winter of Play: Warm & Cozy Kit
Create a Winter Comfort Kit with warm socks, a journal, crayons, a favourite plush, and a comforting drink to support emotional safety.

Include:
🧦 Warm socks or mittens
🧸 A favourite plush
🖍️ Crayons / journal
🫖 A warm drink mix
🟠 A calming sensory tool (stress ball, fidget)

A wonderful self-regulation tool for kids (and adults!).

03/08/2026

💜 Today, on International Women's Day, we proudly celebrate the remarkable women of the Canadian Association of Play Therapy. We recognize their invaluable dedication and meaningful contributions to the field of play therapy.

Let's continue to champion the strength, creativity, and resilience of the women in our community as we strive for a more equitable and inclusive society. 💜💛

03/05/2026

☃️ Your Winter Joy List
As winter begins to shift, make a short list of five things that bring you warmth or joy.

Keep it nearby for the days when the work feels heavy.

Examples:
☕ A favourite warm drink
🎶 A song that lifts you up
🧣 Cozy textures
📚 A comforting read
💙 Quiet moments of stillness

03/04/2026

🧠 Neuroscience Nugget

When a child co-regulates with a safe adult, their nervous system learns something powerful:
I am not alone. I am safe.

Over time, this repeated experience of relational calm literally rewires the brain for emotional safety and self-regulation. 💛

This is why presence matters.
This is why relationship is the intervention.

03/03/2026

🧠 Introducing a new CAPT series: The Power of Play

Each month, we’ll explore how neuroscience, play, and relationships support children’s emotional health and development.

This month’s focus ➡️ Regulation & Co-Regulation — how children learn to feel safe in their bodies and emotions through connection with trusted adults.

Through insights from the playroom, neuroscience, and everyday parenting moments, we’ll unpack why calm is contagious and connection is foundational.

Stay with us as we explore the science behind the moments that matter most. 💛

03/02/2026

❄️ Winter of Play: Kindness Constellations
Write acts of kindness on star shapes and create a “constellation” on a wall.

Instructions:
⭐️ Cut out star shapes
⭐️ Write one act of kindness on each
⭐️ Arrange them to make a “constellation”
⭐️ Add one star every week

A beautiful way to explore empathy and connection.

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+19059455905

Website

http://www.canadianplaytherapy.com/

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The Canadian Association for Play Therapy (CAPT) is the professional organization for those interested in Psychotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, Play Therapy, Medicine and Counseling with families. CAPT performs many important functions for its members including: Professional Standards: CAPT sets high professional standards for clinical practice. These standards help to ensure that skilled and effective therapy is available throughout the community. CAPT has a code of professional ethics to which each member must adhere. Policies and Procedures are in place to govern CAPT and guide professional and ethical practices. Specialized Training: CAPT sets standards of education and training for professional therapist as well as establishing programs of continuing education and training. CAPT examines and accredits programs and training centers in Play Therapy. CAPT has established a set of individual days of Foundation Play Therapy Training in order to meet our members' needs. Information is available upon request. Professional Publications: The Association periodicals are published to advance the professional understanding of Play Therapy. Articles are published on clinical practice, research and theory in Play Therapy. CAPT members receive these periodicals as a membership benefit. Members also receive the American Psychological Association, Association for Play Therapy Journal on Play Therapy as part of their membership.