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Play Therapy Training Facilities

Looking to grow your skills and meet the requirements for play therapy credentials? APT-approved training offers high-quality, specialized education that counts toward becoming a Registered Play Therapist (RPT). Whether you're just starting or continuing your professional journey, these trainings ensure you’re learning from qualified providers and gaining knowledge grounded in play therapy best practices.


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Each training facility listed is an approved APT provider; however, they are solely responsible for their own content. APT and NCAPT are not responsible for the content of the presentations and does not assume responsibility for the content provided.

North Carolina Training Facilities

BMH Connect, Charlotte NC

Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC

Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC

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Whether you are a caregiver or helping professional, BMH Connect has a training to further your understanding and continue your education journey. BMH Connect is an APT Approved Provider (#22-655).

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Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC

Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC

Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC

Dandelion Family Counseling provides solution-focused trainings for working with ADHD children and families. Dandelion is an APT Approved Provider in Charlotte, NC. (#24-751)

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Integrative Wellness Services, Cary NC

Dandelion Family Counseling, Charlotte NC

Dr. Roz Training and Consultation, Cary NC

Integrative Wellness Services has been designated as an APT Approved Provider in Cary, NC. (#22-673)

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Dr. Roz Training and Consultation, Cary NC

Dr. Roz Training and Consultation, Cary NC

Dr. Roz Training and Consultation, Cary NC

Dr. Roz Consultation & Training has been designated as an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education in Cary, NC. (#18-547)

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Horizon, Cary NC

Dr. Roz Training and Consultation, Cary NC

Play Therapy of the Pines, Southern Pines

Horizon has been designated as an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education in Cary, NC. (#22-685)

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Play Therapy of the Pines, Southern Pines

Dr. Roz Training and Consultation, Cary NC

Play Therapy of the Pines, Southern Pines

Play Therapy of the Pines has been designated as an APT Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education in Southern Pines, NC. (#18-570)

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Tabonuco Counseling and Consulting, Mint Hill NC

UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC

UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC

Tabonuco Counseling provides effective trauma-informed trainings for working with children and families. Trainings include specialized instruction on using EMDR with children. Tabonuco is an APT Approved Provider (#23-694) and an EMDRIA™ approved provider ((#24046) in Mint Hill, NC.

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UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC

UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC

UNCC Multicultural Play Therapy Center, Charlotte NC

One mission of the Multicultural Play Therapy Center is to help professionals meet the diverse needs of clients through the healing power of play therapy. The University of North Carolina at Charlotte Multicultural Play Therapy Center is both an APT Approved Provider #07-191 and NBCC Approved Provider #4208

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Upcoming Trainings

Suicide in Young Children: Utilizing Play Therapy as an Intervention

It's not just an F Code: Integrating Play Therapy & the AIP model with Autistic Children

It's not just an F Code: Integrating Play Therapy & the AIP model with Autistic Children

Feb 21, 2026, 

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM EST  

Tabonuco Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

3 APT and EMDRIA™ Contact Hours  


Suicide has increased substantially over the last decade and is among the ten leading causes of death in children between the ages of 5 and 11. This training aims to inform participants of a culturally robust suicide protocol utilizing child-centered play therapy and the AIP model as an intervention.


APT and EMDRIA™ Approved

You do not need EMDR training to participate in this event. This is NOT a Basic EMDR Training.

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It's not just an F Code: Integrating Play Therapy & the AIP model with Autistic Children

It's not just an F Code: Integrating Play Therapy & the AIP model with Autistic Children

It's not just an F Code: Integrating Play Therapy & the AIP model with Autistic Children

Apr 18, 2026

9:00 AM – 4:30 PM EST

Tabonuco Counseling and Consulting, PLLC

6 APT Contact Hours


This engaging session for mental health therapists explores the body brain connection in how neurodiversity-affirming approaches can support autistic children in trauma work. Discover creative ways to adapt therapy to the needs of Autistic children, with playful, practical tools that make therapy both effective and fun.


APT Approved and seeking EMDRIA™ Approval

You do not need EMDR training to participate in this event. This is NOT a Basic EMDR Training.

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