UPCOMING TNAPT EVENTS
"TNAPT Approved Provider No. 23-687.
Registrants are advised to review our cancellation and refund policy, available below, prior to registering for any TNAPT training."
APT Members benefit from a discounted rate on this two-day, 12 hour live, in-person workshop on Body Based Play Therapy and Family/Adventure Play Therapy.
Day one: November 14th, 2025. 9:00am-4:30pm (including breaks)
Playfully Embodied-Body Centered Play Therapy for Traumatized Children
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 our annual Two Day Fall Conference in Nashville featuring presenter Terry Kottman, PhD, LMHC, RPT-S™. Each day is 6 hours for a total of 12 Contact CEUs.
Day one: November 14th, 2025. 9:00am-4:30pm (including breaks)
Playfully Embodied-Body Centered Play Therapy for Traumatized Children
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 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.
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!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
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
Child Centered Play Therapy 101
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.
Sandtray Therapy 101
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.
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