Professional Development

Professional Development

Grow Your Knowledge. Strengthen Your Practice. Stay Connected.

Whether you’re exploring play therapy, building your skills or deepening an established practice, CAPT offers professional development opportunities to support your growth. From informal conversations that encourage connection and shared learning to advanced training that expands knowledge and clinical skills, discover opportunities to learn, connect and grow within the field of play therapy.

Coffee & Connect”

Monthly Educational Series

Connect. Learn. Share.

Coffee & Connect is CAPT’s monthly virtual gathering for Canada’s play therapy community. Each session explores a topic relevant to the field in an informal, welcoming setting where participants can exchange perspectives, learn from one another and build connections with fellow play therapy professionals across the country.

Future Sessions

November 2026
A Feminist discussion to empower teenage girls in the therapy room
November 13, 2026
December 2026
Play is a right, not a reward
December 11, 2026

Next Conversation

Liz Christie

Liz Christie is a Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Play Therapist and EMDR Certified Therapist. She is the owner of Playful Solutions and has experience helping children, teens and adults heal from trauma.

What we `Aut` know about Autism and Oneself

Presented by Whitney McGeary
October 9, 2026
12:00–1:00 p.m. ET
$30 | Free for CAPT members with code
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Deepen your knowledge. Expand your practice.

Advanced Training

Take your play therapy skills to the next level with CAPT’s Advanced Play Therapy Training. Designed for experienced practitioners, this training builds on foundational knowledge, introducing specialized techniques, trauma-informed approaches, and in-depth clinical applications. Explore advanced theories, expressive modalities, and case studies to refine your therapeutic practice and enhance outcomes for the children and families you serve.

Expand your expertise, earn continuing education credits, and move closer to your Play Therapy Certification. Elevate your practice with CAPT’s advanced training today!

Build on your play therapy knowledge through advanced professional development opportunities designed to strengthen clinical skills and expand your therapeutic toolkit. Explore specialized techniques, advanced approaches and practical applications that can be integrated into your work with children and families.

Expand your expertise, earn continuing education credits, and move closer to your Play Therapy Certification. Elevate your practice with CAPT’s advanced training today!

Courses coming soon.