Georgia Association for Play Therapy (GAPT)

Overview:

Profession(s): Play Therapy
Member Type(s): Mental Health Professionals
Scope: Regional - Georgia
Formed: 1994
Members: 115
Address: 4893 Lavista Rd, 30084, USA
Phone: 770-491-7423
Email: trudypostsprunk@charter.net
Website: www.gapt.org

Description:

GAPT is a chartered branch of the Association for Play Therapy. GAPT was formed in 1994 to foster contact and provide continuing education for licensed and/or certified mental health professionals who use the therapeutic power of play when treating clients.

Mission/Aims:

To promote the value of play, play therapy, and offer educational opportunities to licensed/certified mental health professionals.

Principal Activities:

Training
Networking opportunities
Promotion
Research grants
Community outreach

Member Benefits:

Co-membership with APT
Quarterly newsletter
Discounts at trainings
Opportunity for research grants
Directory listing via link to APT website
Ability to earn ceu's required to become an RPT and/or maintain license as a mental health professional

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Training programs offered twice per year

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Association for Play Therapy (APT)

Verification Criteria:

The public should ask for a Registered Play Therapist who maintains an active license and/or certification as a mental health professional.