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Oklahoma Association 4 Play Therapy is a branch of the Association 4 Play Therapy which is a national organization.

08/12/2026

🎨 Calling All Creative Play Therapists!
There's still time to enter our Design a Sticker Contest for the 2027 Annual Conference!

This year's theme is Attachment, and we want to see your creativity shine. Design a sticker that captures the power of connection, relationships, and healing through play.

The winning design will:
✨ Be distributed to all 2027 Annual Conference attendees
✨ Earn the designer $25 to spend with conference vendors

Whether you're an artist, doodler, or creative thinker, this is your chance to leave your mark on our conference and inspire fellow play therapists.

📧 Submit your design to: [email protected]

We can't wait to see your ideas come to life!

08/10/2026

Welcome new members!

08/04/2026

Big things are coming for the Oklahoma play therapy community!

We're thrilled to announce that Mandy Jones-Fischer, LCSW, JD, RPT-S™ will be the keynote presenter for the 2027 Oklahoma Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference! 🎉

Join colleagues from across Oklahoma and beyond for two days of inspiring education, practical strategies, and meaningful connections designed to strengthen your work with children and families.

📅 January 29–30, 2027

Registration and conference details are coming soon, but for now... mark your calendar and start making plans to join us! We can't wait to learn, connect, and grow together.

07/31/2026

My (Anything) Backpack

Materials: Backpack outline, art supplies, magazines for collage (optional).

Invite the child to decorate a backpack and fill it with the things they want to "take" into the new school year. These can be strengths, coping skills, supportive people, favorite memories from summer, hopes, or encouraging words. Give this activity your own name, such as Magic Backpack, Brave Backpack, etc. Even better, let the child name it!

You can find free backpack images here.
https://www.supercoloring.com/search/coloring/backpack

Processing questions:
• What strength belongs in your backpack?
• Who helps you carry hard things?
• What is one fun summer memory you'd like to keep with you?
• Is there anything you'd like to leave behind before school starts?
• What do you hope to discover this year?

You can also draw items outside the backpack that represent worries and discuss strategies for managing them.

Submitted by Brandy Guidry, M.A., LPC-S, RPT-S™
Activity developed with the assistance of ChatGPT (OpenAI), 2026.

07/29/2026

One of the joys of our playful community is learning from one another and the meaningful tools we carry into our playrooms. This month, Brandy Guidry, MA LPC-S, RPT-S™ shares one of her favorite therapeutic items and the powerful way she uses it in her work.

One of my favorite additions to my playroom are the SOLOBO Emotion Cubes. These colorful cubes make it easy for children to identify, express, and explore emotions in a way that feels playful rather than intimidating. I use them in countless ways! I’ve used them for check-ins at the beginning of session, for storytelling, role-play, emotional charades, coping skill games, and helping children connect feelings with experiences. I’ve had clients throw them and blast them away and hide them and hold them. They're incredibly versatile across developmental levels and encourage emotional vocabulary, self-awareness, and meaningful conversations. It's one of those simple tools that I reach for again and again!

Check it out: https://tinyurl.com/238vp8s9

07/27/2026

Emily Burchardt, LCSW, RPT™
Oklahoma City
Owner and Trainer at OKC Play

What does being a play therapist mean to you?
Being a play therapist means honoring kids where they are. It’s about creating a space where they feel safe enough to express what they can’t always put into words, and trusting that healing can happen through connection and relationship.

What are your favorite play interventions?
I’m a big fan of bibliotherapy! Children’s books have a way of saying exactly what kids need to hear. They spark conversation, imaginative play, and those “me too” moments that can be so powerful in therapy.

How do you stay playful?
I stay playful by creating spaces where play is the point—especially through the trainings I host. There’s something energizing about inviting adults to step out of “clinical mode” and back into curiosity, creativity, and a little bit of silliness.

07/23/2026

Have you heard the news? Mandy Jones-Fischer, LCSW, JD, RPT-S™ will be our keynote presenter for the 2027 Oklahoma Association for Play Therapy Annual Conference!

Join play therapists from across Oklahoma and beyond for two days of inspiring education, meaningful connections, and practical tools to enhance your work with children and families.

🗓️ January 29–30, 2027

More conference details and registration information are coming soon—be sure to save the date and start making plans to join us!

07/16/2026

Got something to say about SUPERVISION OR ETHICS?

OKAPT would love to hear all about your ideas and see you present at our 2027 Annual Conference!

We’re looking for members who are willing to step up, share their insights, and spark meaningful conversations around these important topics. Whether you’re a seasoned presenter or just curious about trying it out, this is a great opportunity to contribute to our learning community.

We’re hoping to line up our speakers by the end of July, so don’t wait too long to throw your hat in the ring. Let’s learn, grow, and maybe even have a little fun along the way! Submit your ideas here. https://tinyurl.com/269ema2j

07/14/2026

🎨 Calling All Creative Play Therapists! 🎨

We're excited to announce our Design a Sticker Contest for the 2027 Annual Conference!

This year's theme is Attachment, and we want to see your creativity shine. Design a sticker that captures the power of connection, relationships, and healing through play.

🏆 The winning design will:
✨ Be distributed to all 2027 Annual Conference attendees
✨ Earn the designer $25 to spend with conference vendors
Whether you're an artist, doodler, or creative thinker, this is your chance to leave your mark on our conference and inspire fellow play therapists.

📧 Submit your design to: [email protected]
We can't wait to see your ideas come to life!

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3700 N Classen Suite 185
Oklahoma City, OK
73118

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