Q: What steps do you need to take to become a Registered Play
Therapist?
A: You must have...
Q: Is it necessary to attend Introduction to Play Therapy before any of
the others?
A: There are no prerequisites. You may attend trainings in any order.
Q: Will these trainings count toward certification in Play Therapy?
A: Yes. The St. Louis Center for Play Therapy Training is an APT
approved provider. The CE hours you earn through the center can be
applied toward credentialing as a Registered Play Therapist. Additionally,
APT CE hours may be accepted by other mental health disciplines for
licensure purposes. Contact your state board for specific requirements.
Therapist?
A: You must have...
- Earned a masters or doctoral mental health degree from an
institution of higher education - 150 clock hours of graduate level play therapy specific training
- Two years and 2,000 hours of clinical experience
- 500 hours of supervised play therapy experience that includes 50
hours of play therapy supervision - Be licensed or certified by your state board of practice.
- More detailed information can be found on the APT web site
Q: Is it necessary to attend Introduction to Play Therapy before any of
the others?
A: There are no prerequisites. You may attend trainings in any order.
Q: Will these trainings count toward certification in Play Therapy?
A: Yes. The St. Louis Center for Play Therapy Training is an APT
approved provider. The CE hours you earn through the center can be
applied toward credentialing as a Registered Play Therapist. Additionally,
APT CE hours may be accepted by other mental health disciplines for
licensure purposes. Contact your state board for specific requirements.
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