Association for Play Therapy

2060 N. Winery Ave.,Suite 102
Fresno, CA 93703 USA
Tel: (559) 252-2278
Fax (559) 252-2297
Email info@a4pt.org
Website www.iapt.org

Mission Statement

The mission of the Association for Play Therapy is to promote the value of play, play therapy, and credentialed play therapists.

To satisfy this mission, the Association for Play Therapy will advance the psychosocial development and mental health of all people by sponsoring and supporting those programs, services, and related activities that promote the:

Public understanding and appreciation of play and play therapy;
Effective practice of play therapy through research, education and training, and support;
Recognition, incorporation, and preservation of diversity in play and play therapy;
Development and maintenance of a strong professional organization that satisfies this mission.

Definition of Play Therapy

The Association for Play Therapy has created the following definition of play therapy:
Play therapy is the systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.