Join us for Day One of our annual Two Day Fall Conference in Nashville featuring presenter Terry Kottman, PhD, LMHC, RPT-S™. 6 hour live in-person workshop.

Day one: November 14th, 2025. 9:00am-4:30pm (including breaks)

Playfully Embodied-Body Centered Play Therapy for Traumatized Children

Location: 404 BNA Drive, Bldg. 200 Conference Room 104 Nashville, TN 37214

See Cancellation Policy listed below on this website.

Once you have registered for the event, participants will receive all materials for the training-one week prior to the event.

Join us for Day Two of our TNAPT Fall Conference! 6 hour live, in-person workshop on Body Based Play Therapy and Family/Adventure Play Therapy.

Day two: November 15th, 2025. 9:00am-4:30pm (including breaks)

Heart and Soul-Family and Adventure Based Play Therapy

Location: 404 BNA Drive, Bldg. 200 Conference Room 104 Nashville, TN 37214

See Cancellation Policy listed below on this website.

Once you have registered for the event, participants will receive all materials for the training-one week prior to the event.

APT members enjoy discounted pricing! Join us for Day One of our annual Two Day Fall Conference in Nashville featuring presenter Terry Kottman, PhD, LMHC, RPT-S™. 6 hours in person, contact CEUs.

Day one: November 14th, 2025. 9:00am-4:30pm (including breaks)

Playfully Embodied-Body Centered Play Therapy for Traumatized Children

Location: 404 BNA Drive, Bldg. 200 Conference Room 104 Nashville, TN 37214

See Cancellation Policy listed below on this website.

Once you have registered for the event, participants will receive all materials for the training-one week prior to the event.

APT members enjoy discounted pricing! Join us for Day Two of our annual Two Day Fall Conference in Nashville featuring presenter Terry Kottman, PhD, LMHC, RPT-S™. 6 hours in person, contact CEUs.

Day two: November 15th, 2025. 9:00am-4:30pm (including breaks)

Heart and Soul-Family and Adventure Based Play Therapy

Location: 404 BNA Drive, Bldg. 200 Conference Room 104 Nashville, TN 37214

See Cancellation Policy listed below on this website.

Once you have registered for the event, participants will receive all materials for the training-one week prior to the event.

Join us for this 6 hour, live in person, foundational workshop with presenter Courtney A. Brandon, LPC/MHSP, RPT.

This foundational training is designed for the mental health clinician who wants to learn the basics of the use of sand tray therapy in their play therapy work, and how to incorporate this modality with play-based expressive arts therapies for clients of all ages. This workshop will rely heavily on experiential opportunities as lived experience is the best way to learn and get a felt sense of the magic of expressing oneself through the use of sand and miniatures via play therapy techniques. As such, participants may choose to bring 10-15 of their own miniatures, but this is not required.

This event will be capped at 24 participants to allow for in-depth exploration and discussion of the topic. There will be several experiential play therapy opportunities to implement and process directives that can be used with a variety of client ages and presenting concerns.

Learning Objectives:

• List the history of play therapy and the use of Sand therapies, including sandplay and sandtray, and compare and contrast similarities and differences between the two modalities and how each are incorporated in play therapy.

• Describe the neuroscience backed rationale for the use of play therapy, specifically the use of sandtray therapy, in a variety of settings.

• Describe the importance of symbolism and metaphor when implementing sandtray therapy in individual, family, and play therapy.

• Demonstrate an understanding of play therapy use of sandtray concepts through personal experience and discussion.

• Describe the role of the therapist when implementing play therapy technique of sandtray therapy in the play therapy sessions as well as other therapeutic modalities.

• Discuss the ways sandtray therapy utilizes the therapeutic powers of play.

Friday, September 19th, 2025 9:30am-5:00pm (including breaks)

Location: 5705 Uptain Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

See Cancellation Policy listed below on this website.

Once you have registered for the event, participants will receive all materials for the training-one week prior to the event.

Join presenter and TNAPT branch president Rachel Ross, LCSW, RPT-S™ for this foundational training on non-directive child centered play therapy. 5 hour, live in-person, workshop.

In this workshop, participants will learn about Play Therapy, including the qualities of an effective Play Therapist and various techniques to promote healing in children. Key concepts include creating a safe environment, using toys for expression, and understanding the therapeutic process through child development. Interactive activities will enhance practical skills and help recognize themes in play that reflect a child's emotional needs. By the end, attendees will be prepared to incorporate Play Therapy into their practice, benefiting both children and their professional growth.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe three core theoretical foundations of play therapy as recognized by the Association for Play Therapy.

• Identify at least four essential characteristics of a developmentally appropriate play therapy environment.

• Explain the therapeutic role of the play therapist in facilitating child-led sessions using non-directive play therapy techniques.

Saturday, September 20th, 2025 8:30am-1:30pm (including breaks)

Location: 5705 Uptain Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

See Cancellation Policy listed below on this website.

Once you have registered for the event, participants will receive all materials for the training-one week prior to the event.

*Please note that due to time constraints with the venue we will be providing heavy snacks and you are encouraged to bring your own lunch, but there will be no formal lunch break.

APT Members enjoy a discounted rate on this 6 hour, live in person, foundational workshop with presenter Courtney A. Brandon, LPC/MHSP, RPT.

This foundational training is designed for the mental health clinician who wants to learn the basics of the use of sand tray therapy in their play therapy work, and how to incorporate this modality with play-based expressive arts therapies for clients of all ages. This workshop will rely heavily on experiential opportunities as lived experience is the best way to learn and get a felt sense of the magic of expressing oneself through the use of sand and miniatures via play therapy techniques. As such, participants may choose to bring 10-15 of their own miniatures, but this is not required.

This event will be capped at 24 participants to allow for in-depth exploration and discussion of the topic. There will be several experiential play therapy opportunities to implement and process directives that can be used with a variety of client ages and presenting concerns.

Learning Objectives:

• List the history of play therapy and the use of Sand therapies, including sandplay and sandtray, and compare and contrast similarities and differences between the two modalities and how each are incorporated in play therapy.

• Describe the neuroscience backed rationale for the use of play therapy, specifically the use of sandtray therapy, in a variety of settings.

• Describe the importance of symbolism and metaphor when implementing sandtray therapy in individual, family, and play therapy.

• Demonstrate an understanding of play therapy use of sandtray concepts through personal experience and discussion.

• Describe the role of the therapist when implementing play therapy technique of sandtray therapy in the play therapy sessions as well as other therapeutic modalities.

• Discuss the ways sandtray therapy utilizes the therapeutic powers of play.

Friday, September 19th, 2025 9:30am-5:00pm (including breaks)

Location: 5705 Uptain Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

See Cancellation Policy listed below on this website.

Once you have registered for the event, participants will receive all materials for the training-one week prior to the event.

APT Members enjoy a discounted rate on this 5 hour, live in-person, workshop. Join presenter and TNAPT branch president Rachel Ross, LCSW, RPT-S™ for this foundational training on non-directive child centered play therapy.

In this workshop, participants will learn about Play Therapy, including the qualities of an effective Play Therapist and various techniques to promote healing in children. Key concepts include creating a safe environment, using toys for expression, and understanding the therapeutic process through child development. Interactive activities will enhance practical skills and help recognize themes in play that reflect a child's emotional needs. By the end, attendees will be prepared to incorporate Play Therapy into their practice, benefiting both children and their professional growth.

Learning Objectives:

• Describe three core theoretical foundations of play therapy as recognized by the Association for Play Therapy.

• Identify at least four essential characteristics of a developmentally appropriate play therapy environment

• Explain the therapeutic role of the play therapist in facilitating child-led sessions

using non-directive play therapy techniques.

Saturday, September 20th, 2025 8:30am-1:30pm (including breaks)

Location: 5705 Uptain Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

See Cancellation Policy listed below on this website.

Once you have registered for the event, participants will receive all materials for the training-one week prior to the event.

*Please note that due to time constraints with the venue we will be providing heavy snacks and you are encouraged to bring your own lunch, but there will be no formal lunch break.