New Mexico Association for Play Therapy

New Mexico Association for Play Therapy The New Mexico Association for Play Therapy strives to promote play therapy across the state of New Mexico.

We believe strongly in the power of play and work to provide training and visibility to mental health clinicians who serve children.

04/28/2026
04/28/2026

Some children get labelled as “attention-seeking” when their behaviour feels loud, constant or hard to manage. But most of the time, that behaviour is not about wanting attention for the sake of it. It is about needing connection, safety and reassurance.

Children do not always have the words to say “I feel left out”, “I am worried”, or “I do not feel important”. So it comes out in other ways - interrupting, clinging, acting younger, pushing boundaries, or demanding attention at the worst times. When adults only react to the behaviour, the real need underneath stays unmet.

The shift matters. When we see behaviour as communication, we respond differently. We stay curious instead of frustrated. We look for what is driving it instead of trying to shut it down. That is where trust builds, and where behaviour starts to change.

Free ATTENTION-SEEKING ICEBERG POSTER

LIKE the photo and comment "ICEBERG" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

04/19/2026

✨💕PDA and Play Therapy with Kelsie Bacon, LCSW-S RPT-S 🦄🌈

We came, we saw, we played!
04/19/2026

We came, we saw, we played!

Players gonna play Day 1!
04/18/2026

Players gonna play Day 1!

Check out the March Newsletter with special code to register for a discount to the conference! PLAY! for 10% off at www....
03/10/2026

Check out the March Newsletter with special code to register for a discount to the conference! PLAY! for 10% off at www.nmapt.org

President’s Message: As I continue serving as president of the New Mexico Association for Play Therapy, I am continually inspired by the dedication play therapists bring to their work across our state. Each day, Play Therapists create spaces where children and families can express themselves, feel...

03/09/2026

Are you interested in learning more about Theraplay?! Join NMAPT on April 17th for an introductory training with our board member, Risa💕 To register go to www.nmapt.org

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Albuquerque, NM
87101–87125, 87131, 87151, 87153, 87154, 87158, 87174, 87176, 87181, 87184, 87

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