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NMAPT hosts an annual conference, highlighting play therapy theories, techniques and recognized leaders in the field.
If you are providing APT approved trainings and would like them posted, please contact us.

Fri, Apr 17AlbuquerqueRisa Lehrer LPCC RPT-S™, Heather Knox LCSW RPT™ and Kelsie Bacon LCSW-S RPT-S™
Fri, Jan 23DemingPresented by Waldo Winborn LPCC RPT RST C/T *Limited to 12 in person and 24 online- Fri, Apr 25AlbuquerqueJoin the New Mexico Play Therapy Association in exploring and deepening an understanding of Jungian Play Therapy (JPT) from its historical context, how it fits into evidence based practice, and implications for the future of the profession. Contemporary attachment and neurobiological resear
- Fri, Jan 10On ZoomSupervision is a cornerstone of professional development and the acquisition of clinical skills for play therapists. Using a trauma-informed lens, the workshop will explore play, art, and sand as expressive approaches for play therapy supervision.

Fri, Sep 13ZoomThis workshop will explore an integrative approach to using play therapy with victims of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). Research and literature pertaining to the dynamics of CSA will be reviewed. The use of directive and expressive play therapy interventions will be discussed.


Fri, Apr 12Indian Pueblo Cultural CenterReaching Children through Experiential Play Therapy (EPT)- Fri, Nov 10AlbuquerqueJoins us as we spend half a day exploring Attachment Theory and popular therapy play approaches and the second half investigating Seminal Theories! Earn 7 CE for APT and NM Counseling and Social Work

Wed, Oct 11Palm SpringsJoin us to meet up and have dinner together with your New Mexico Branch Please RSVP so we can make reservations Dinner is paid, Drinks are on your own
Fri, Apr 14Embassy Suites by Hilton AlbuquerqueNMAPT 2023 Annual Conference with Sophia Ansari, LPCC RPT "Harnessing the Healing Power of Nature in Play and Expressive Therapy" and "Lets Build Together! LEGO-Based Play Therapy"
Thu, Oct 201535 S 8th StJoin us for dinner during the Annual APT Conference in St. Louis. Dinner will be paid (alcoholic beverages are at your own expense). https://www.stlpieces.com/
Sat, Sep 24Santa Fe Community CollegeIn this training, play therapists will review decisions to include/exclude guns within the playroom and will explore personal and theoretical beliefs on aggressive toy selection, limit-setting and bound
Sat, Apr 23ZoomThis training presents an introduction to AutPlay Therapy, an integrative family play therapy approach to working with autistic children and adolescents, neurodivergent children, and children with developmental disabilities.
Multiple DatesTue, Dec 28ZoomJoin us for an introductory training on Filial Play Therapy with MariaElena Jauregui-Cross, RPT!
Fri, Sep 10ZoomWe will spend the morning talking about Ethical Self Care for the Play Therapist and the afternoon we will talk about Utilizing Villains in Play Therapy! Join us on the Dark Side - we will have cookies!
Fri, Apr 16ZoomJoin us for four amazing presentations from some of the leading play therapists from around our country!
Thu, Feb 11ZoomThis training is offered for RPT-Supervisors who are supervising clinicians through the RPT credentialing process.
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