Established in 1982, APT is governed by an elected board of directors, managed by a professional staff, and funded by membership dues and program fees paid by these and other mental health professionals in the U.S. and 25 other nations: Psychologists, Social Workers, Counselors and School Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, Child Life Specialists, Physicians and Nurses, Parents, Graduate Students, and Other Interested Parties.
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Because Play Therapy directly helps children and others in need, your membership support is important and sincerely appreciated!
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Programs and Benefits
Your annual membership fees provide you with a quarterly newsletter, news, clinical articles, editorials, leadership directory, branch conferences calendar, and industry advertisements.
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Semi-Annual Journal
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Membership Directory
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Annual International Conference
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Professional Credentials Available; RPT and RPT-S
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Approved Continuing Education Provider
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Bookstore
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Professional Insurance
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Distance Learning via the APT website
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Research Grants Available
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Annual Student Research Award
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Advertising
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Play Therapy Promotion
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Staff Assistance
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Membership Year, expires on the anniversary month yearly.
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