UPCOMING TNAPT EVENTS
APT Members benefit from a discounted rate on this 3 hour live, in-person workshop on how to successfully navigate the legal system as a play therapist.
"TNAPT Approved Provider No. 23-687.
Registrants are advised to review our cancellation and refund policy, available at the below, prior to registering for any TNAPT training."
Our TNAPT 2025-2026 training schedule is out! We are happy to be able to offer 36 hours of APT approved continuing education this training season. Stay tuned to our social media pages and here on our website for registration details as they become available!
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UPCOMING TNAPT EVENTS
TNAPT Cancellation Refund Policy:
The Tennessee Association for Play Therapy (TNAPT) provides two types of play therapy training: live (in-person or real-time virtual) and online. Below is a concise overview of their cancellation and refund policies:
General Policies: Minimum Enrollment: A TNAPT Training requires a minimum number of participants—10 for online sessions and 40 for live events. TNAPT may cancel sessions not meeting these thresholds. Cancellation by TNAPT: If TNAPT cancels a training due to low enrollment, weather emergencies, or technical issues, registrants can choose to attend a rescheduled session at no extra cost or receive a full refund within one week. Attendance Requirements: Full attendance is mandatory for CE credit. Partial credit is not awarded.
Eligibility for Play Therapy Credit: Only mental health professionals, as defined by the Association for Play Therapy (APT), are eligible to receive play therapy credits. Record Retention: Post-test answers and participant information are stored for audit purposes for five years.Refund Exceptions: No refunds are issued for courses where a certificate has already been granted.
Live Trainings Without a Registration Fee:
Educational Purpose: These sessions are free and intended for educational purposes. Credit for TNAPT Members: TNAPT members may receive play therapy credits as a membership benefit. Certificate Fees: Participants may obtain a certificate for play therapy contact hours by paying the fee specified in the training announcement. Assessment Requirement: Attendees must pass a post-event assessment before receiving a certificate.
Live Trainings With a Registration Fee:
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
Cancellations made at least 7 days before the scheduled training are eligible for a full refund.
Cancellations made less than 7 days before the training are not eligible for a refund or credit.
No-Shows: Participants who do not attend the training will not receive a refund or credit.
For further details or inquiries, please contact TNAPT at TNA4PT@gmail.com
Save the Date-Terry Kottman, PhD, RPT-S™, LMHC
We are thrilled to have Terry Kottman, PhD, RPT-S, LMHC present a workshop for our 2025 Fall Conference!
This two-day event will provide 12 hours of APT approved contact CEUs on the topics of Body Centered Play Therapy with Traumatized Children, Adventure Play, and Adlerian Family Play Therapy.
If you have ever had the pleasure of being trained by Terry then you know what a dynamic and playful presenter she is. If you have not been able to access one of her trainings before, this is your chance to learn from one of the current leaders of our field!
Stay tuned to this page and our social media for updates on registration details.
TNAPT 2025-2026 Training Calendar
TNAPT has 36 hours of continuing education planned across the state in 2025-2026! We are looking forward to some amazing opportunities for learning and connection with fellow play therapists and those pursuing their RPT™ certification.
Stay tuned to our website and social media pages for more info as we get closer to each training date.
APT International Play Therapy Week 2025
Stay tuned to our social media pages and your in-box for ways TNAPT will be celebrating International Play Therapy Week 2025!
Love Blooms Workshop
About the Program:
In this workshop, participants will learn how to identify and recognize the characteristics of traumatic grief in children and their caregivers. This workshop includes a focus on the relationship between children and their caregivers as well as the relationship between the family and the therapist. Participants will be introduced to the GREEN care and ATTEND models and learn how to integrate both with play therapy theories. Participants will leave with a variety of play therapy interventions designed to facilitate post-traumatic growth related to traumatic grief.
Date/Time:
Friday June 23rd,
2023
9:30am-4:30pm EST
Cost:
$140.00 TNAPT Members $155.00 Non-Members Lunch Provided
Location:
University of Tennessee: College of Veterinary Medicine
2407 River Dr, Knoxville, TN 37996
Learning Center Classroom