Welcome to the Virginia Association for Play Therapy
The purpose of VAPT is to provide a forum for the discussion of play therapy ideas and concerns. The specific objectives of VAPT include the following:
- to advance the discipline of play therapy.
- to provide training in play therapy through on-going professional development.
- to promote sound play therapy practices.
- to inform and educate the public about theory and practice of play therapy.
- to establish contacts with various organizations for support and educational pursuits.
- to advocate for the rights of children, their families, and significant others.
Special Announcement:
13th Annual Summer Workshop
The Development of Healthy Attachments:
Use of the Circle of Security as a Play Therapy Map
With Bill Whelan, Psy.D.
Supervision Can Be Playful!
With Athena Drewes
Effectively Blending Play Therapy Techniques with CBT:
Helping Children Identify, Express and Integrate
Angry and Aggressive Feelings
With Athena Drewes
Friday, June 12th and Saturday, June 13th 2009
James Madison University Festival Conference Center
Harrisonburg, Virginia
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