Oklahoma Association for Play Therapy

10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day, a reminder that mental health is just as important as physical health — for children, teens, and adults alike!

Here's to the play therapists, caregivers, and mental health professionals who help children turn big feelings into opportunities for growth, connection, and healing.

Because every child's mental health matters — today and every day!

10/08/2026

Join OKAPT in person for Superheroes are Super (as in Extremely) Human: Utilizing Pop Culture in Mental Health with NanDee Walker and Melissa Winterscheid!

Discover creative, practical ways to bring pop culture, fandoms, and Geek Therapy-informed interventions into your work to build rapport, strengthen therapeutic relationships, and engage challenging clients.

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
📍 NSU – Broken Arrow
🎓 3 APT CEs + Oklahoma LPC, LMFT & LCSW CE
💲 $75 APT Members | $100 Non-Members
⚡ Only 60 spots available! Registration closes October 28—or when the room fills.

👉 Grab your cape and register today:
https://oka4pt.com/continuing-education-event/

10/07/2026

Help us recognize the play therapists who are making a difference! At the 2027 OKAPT Annual Conference, we’ll present two special awards celebrating members who positively impact Oklahoma’s play therapy community.

⭐ Rising Star Award
For an OKAPT member of less than 5 years who is already making their mark through their playful spirit, positive influence, and involvement.

🏆 Legacy Award
For an OKAPT member of more than 5 years who has made a lasting contribution by promoting, supporting, and advancing play therapy throughout Oklahoma.
Think of the colleague who inspires you, supports others, champions play therapy, or simply makes our professional community better. This is your chance to recognize them!

📅 Nomination deadline: October 15, 2026
🏆 Legacy Award:
https://forms.gle/q7mRHgPagYpF5jVf6
⭐ Rising Star Award:
https://forms.gle/B3EXbsgzvEHVKuy1A

A nomination is a simple way to say, “We see the difference you’re making.” ✨

10/06/2026

Two days. Up to 12 CEs. A whole lot of learning, connection & PLAY!

Registration is OPEN for the Oklahoma Association for Play Therapy 2027 Annual Conference, happening January 29–30 in Tulsa!

This year’s conference brings together three outstanding presenters and topics designed to give you practical tools you can take right back to your work:

✨ Simmone Jones, LPC-S, RPT-S — Ethics & Boundaries in Play Therapy
✨ Jessica Russo, MS, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S, BC-TMH, ACS — Play Therapy Supervision
✨ Mandy Jones-Fischer, JD, LCSW, RPT-S™ — Attachment, Trauma & Relational Healing with insights from Theraplay®

Why join us?

🎓 Earn up to 12 CEs
🧰 Add practical strategies to your play therapy toolbox
🤝 Connect with fellow play therapy professionals
💡 Explore ethics, supervision, attachment & trauma
🎭 Spend two days learning, growing and celebrating the power of play!

💰 EARLY REGISTRATION SAVINGS: Register for both days by December 1 and save 10%!

📅 January 29–30, 2027
📍 Legacy Plaza Tower East | Tulsa, OK

👉 Learn more & register: https://oka4pt.com/2027-annual-conference/

Come learn, connect and PLAY with us in Tulsa! 🎉

10/01/2026

Happy International Coffee Day from OKAPT!

Here’s to the cup that gets the day started, keeps the ideas flowing, and provides a little pick-me-up between sessions. ☕

09/29/2026

Did you addJanuary 29–30, 2027 to your calendar so you can get ready for two days of learning, connection, and plenty of play?

We’re pleased to welcome Mandy Jones-Fischer as our featured presenter for this year’s conference, along with:
⚖️ Ethics Presenter: Simmone Jones
💡 Supervision Presenter: Jessica Russo

Whether you’re looking to deepen your play therapy skills, earn continuing education, reconnect with colleagues, or bring some fresh ideas back to your playroom, we’re looking forward to learning and playing together!

💰 Early registration bonus: Register for both days on or before December 1, 2026, and save 10%!
📅 January 29–30, 2027
📍 Tulsa, Oklahoma
👉 Explore the conference details and register:
https://oka4pt.com/2027-annual-conference/

Save your seat, invite your play therapy friends, and make plans to join the OKAPT community in Tulsa!

09/27/2026

Congratulations Micala!

Micala L. Cooper, MSW, LCSW, RPT, Tahiequah, Oklahoma

09/24/2026

Help us recognize the play therapists who are making a difference! At the 2027 OKAPT Annual Conference, we’ll present two special awards celebrating members who positively impact Oklahoma’s play therapy community.

⭐ Rising Star Award
For an OKAPT member of less than 5 years who is already making their mark through their playful spirit, positive influence, and involvement.

🏆 Legacy Award
For an OKAPT member of more than 5 years who has made a lasting contribution by promoting, supporting, and advancing play therapy throughout Oklahoma.

Think of the colleague who inspires you, supports others, champions play therapy, or simply makes our professional community better. This is your chance to recognize them!

📅 Nomination deadline: October 15, 2026

🏆 Legacy Award:
https://forms.gle/q7mRHgPagYpF5jVf6

⭐ Rising Star Award:
https://forms.gle/B3EXbsgzvEHVKuy1A

A nomination is a simple way to say, “We see the difference you’re making.” ✨

09/23/2026

🦸 Calling all superheroes… and the therapists who work with them! 💥

Join OKAPT in person for Superheroes are Super (as in Extremely) Human: Utilizing Pop Culture in Mental Health with NanDee Walker and Melissa Winterscheid!

Discover creative, practical ways to bring pop culture, fandoms, and Geek Therapy-informed interventions into your work to build rapport, strengthen therapeutic relationships, and engage challenging clients.

📅 Friday, October 30, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–12:15 PM
📍 NSU – Broken Arrow
🎓 3 APT CEs + Oklahoma LPC, LMFT & LCSW CE
💲 $75 APT Members | $100 Non-Members
⚡ Only 60 spots available! Registration closes October 28—or when the room fills.
👉 Grab your cape and register today:
https://oka4pt.com/continuing-education-event/

09/22/2026

It’s time to put January 29–30, 2027 on your calendar and get ready for two days of learning, connection, and plenty of play! ✨

We’re thrilled to welcome Mandy Jones-Fischer as our featured presenter for this year’s conference, along with:

⚖️ Ethics Presenter: Simmone Jones
💡 Supervision Presenter: Jessica Russo

Whether you’re looking to deepen your play therapy skills, earn continuing education, reconnect with colleagues, or bring some fresh ideas back to your playroom, we’re looking forward to learning and playing together!

💰 Early registration bonus: Register for both days on or before December 1, 2026, and save 10%!

📅 January 29–30, 2027
📍 Tulsa, Oklahoma

👉 Explore the conference details and register:
https://oka4pt.com/2027-annual-conference/

Grab your spot, invite your play therapy friends, and make plans to join the OKAPT community in Tulsa! ⭐