Canadian Association for Play Therapy

The Canadian Association Play Therapy (CAPT) Rate is available for members of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy [CAPT] who are active members of the Association.

CAPT Member Rate- June 7 and 8, 2025

Non-CAPT Member Rate

The Canadian Association Play Therapy (CAPT) Student Member Rate is available for members of the Canadian Association for Play Therapy [CAPT] who are registered students of an undergraduate or graduate educational program.

CAPT - Student Member

CAPT- Member Rate

CAPT One Day Rate - Saturday, June 7, 2025

CAPT One Day Rate- Sunday, June 8, 2025

<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:878.667px;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;margin:0px;line-height:1.5">Play Therapy in a World of Change<div style="box-sizing:inherit;width:878.667px;color:rgb(65, 65, 65);font-family:Roboto;font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;line-height:1.5">Conference Synopsis: "Play Therapy in a World of Change"Overview:On June 7 and 8, 2025, the Canadian Play Therapy Association presents “Play Therapy in a World of Change”. Keynote speakers, Claudio Mochi and Isabella Cassina, will investigate the dynamic intersection of play therapy with the needs of children, families, and communities in a rapidly evolving global, cultural, and technological landscape. This conference seeks to highlight how play therapy, as a diverse therapeutic modality, can meet the challenges posed by a world in constant flux, building communities while addressing issues such as trauma, identity, socio-political shifts, digital transformation, and the impacts of global crises on mental health.Attendees will explore innovative practices, research, and case studies that demonstrate how play therapy supports children, families, and individuals navigate an ever-changing world.Key Topics:<ol><li style="box-sizing:inherit">The Evolution of Play Therapy in a Digital Age:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Exploring how technology and virtual platforms are reshaping the delivery of play therapy, including online therapeutic tools, virtual playrooms, and digital storytelling.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Discussing the role of play in a digital world where children are increasingly exposed to screens, virtual interactions, and social media.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Trauma-Informed Play Therapy in the Context of Global Crises:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Addressing how play therapy can assist children and families affected by trauma resulting from natural disasters, wars, refugee experiences, and socio-political upheaval.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Examining culturally responsive approaches to play therapy in diverse and shifting global contexts.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Social Justice, Diversity, and Play Therapy:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Understanding the intersection of social justice, diversity, and inclusion in play therapy practices.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Highlighting the importance of cultural competency and the therapeutic potential of play in navigating issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and other aspects of identity.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">The Role of Play in Emotional Resilience and Adaptive Coping:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Investigating how play therapy serves as a tool for building emotional resilience and promoting adaptive coping strategies in children, especially in the face of uncertainty, change, and systemic challenges.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Insights into how play therapy fosters self-expression, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Innovative Approaches to Play Therapy:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Introducing new therapeutic modalities and creative techniques that integrate play, art, and movement to address modern mental health issues.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Discussions on how traditional play therapy methods can be adapted to cater to contemporary needs and diverse client groups.</li></ul></li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practices:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between play therapists, educators, social workers, pediatricians, and other professionals to create a holistic approach to supporting children and families.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Exploring how play therapy can complement other therapeutic modalities in a collaborative, integrated care model.</li></ul></li></ol>Learning Objectives:<ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">To understand the evolving role of play therapy in addressing the needs of children, adults and families in a rapidly changing world.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">To learn new and innovative methods for incorporating play therapy into modern therapeutic practices.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">To explore the importance of cultural sensitivity and social justice in play therapy approaches.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">To identify the impact of global and societal changes on the mental health of children and communities, and how play therapy can serve as a tool for healing, resilience, and community building.</li></ul>Target Audience:This conference is ideal for clinicians, therapists, educators, social workers, counselors, and researchers who work with children and families, as well as anyone interested in understanding how play can be used as a powerful tool for mental health and emotional well-being in times of change.By fostering a collaborative dialogue among experts, practitioners, and advocates, this conference aims to provide a comprehensive, future-oriented perspective on the intersection of play therapy and global change.</div>

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<p style="box-sizing:inherit;width:878.667px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:0.25px;orphans:2;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:normal;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;margin:0px;line-height:1.5;max-width:100%">Play Therapy in a World of Change<div>Conference Synopsis: "Play Therapy in a World of Change"Overview:On June 7 and 8, 2025, the Canadian Play Therapy Association presents “Play Therapy in a World of Change”. Keynote speakers, Claudio Mochi and Isabella Cassina, will investigate the dynamic intersection of play therapy with the needs of children, families, and communities in a rapidly evolving global, cultural, and technological landscape. This conference seeks to highlight how play therapy, as a diverse therapeutic modality, can meet the challenges posed by a world in constant flux, building communities while addressing issues such as trauma, identity, socio-political shifts, digital transformation, and the impacts of global crises on mental health.Attendees will explore innovative practices, research, and case studies that demonstrate how play therapy supports children, families, and individuals navigate an ever-changing world.Key Topics:<ol><li>The Evolution of Play Therapy in a Digital Age:<ul><li>Exploring how technology and virtual platforms are reshaping the delivery of play therapy, including online therapeutic tools, virtual playrooms, and digital storytelling.</li><li>Discussing the role of play in a digital world where children are increasingly exposed to screens, virtual interactions, and social media.</li></ul></li><li>Trauma-Informed Play Therapy in the Context of Global Crises:<ul><li>Addressing how play therapy can assist children and families affected by trauma resulting from natural disasters, wars, refugee experiences, and socio-political upheaval.</li><li>Examining culturally responsive approaches to play therapy in diverse and shifting global contexts.</li></ul></li><li>Social Justice, Diversity, and Play Therapy:<ul><li>Understanding the intersection of social justice, diversity, and inclusion in play therapy practices.</li><li>Highlighting the importance of cultural competency and the therapeutic potential of play in navigating issues related to race, gender, sexuality, and other aspects of identity.</li></ul></li><li>The Role of Play in Emotional Resilience and Adaptive Coping:<ul><li>Investigating how play therapy serves as a tool for building emotional resilience and promoting adaptive coping strategies in children, especially in the face of uncertainty, change, and systemic challenges.</li><li>Insights into how play therapy fosters self-expression, emotional regulation, and problem-solving abilities.</li></ul></li><li>Innovative Approaches to Play Therapy:<ul><li>Introducing new therapeutic modalities and creative techniques that integrate play, art, and movement to address modern mental health issues.</li><li>Discussions on how traditional play therapy methods can be adapted to cater to contemporary needs and diverse client groups.</li></ul></li><li>Collaborative and Interdisciplinary Practices:<ul><li>Promoting interdisciplinary collaboration between play therapists, educators, social workers, pediatricians, and other professionals to create a holistic approach to supporting children and families.</li><li>Exploring how play therapy can complement other therapeutic modalities in a collaborative, integrated care model.</li></ul></li></ol>Learning Objectives:<ul><li>To understand the evolving role of play therapy in addressing the needs of children, adults and families in a rapidly changing world.</li><li>To learn new and innovative methods for incorporating play therapy into modern therapeutic practices.</li><li>To explore the importance of cultural sensitivity and social justice in play therapy approaches.</li><li>To identify the impact of global and societal changes on the mental health of children and communities, and how play therapy can serve as a tool for healing, resilience, and community building.</li></ul>Target Audience:This conference is ideal for clinicians, therapists, educators, social workers, counselors, and researchers who work with children and families, as well as anyone interested in understanding how play can be used as a powerful tool for mental health and emotional well-being in times of change.By fostering a collaborative dialogue among experts, practitioners, and advocates, this conference aims to provide a comprehensive, future-oriented perspective on the intersection of play therapy and global change.</div>

Canadian Association for Play Therapy

CAPT 2025 Annual Conference: Play Therapy in a World of Change

100 Harbour Rd

Non-CAPT Member Rate

$590

CAPT - Student Member

$300

CAPT- Member Rate

$490

CAPT One Day Rate - Saturday, June 7, 2025

$300

CAPT One Day Rate- Sunday, June 8, 2025

$300

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