Tennessee Association for Play Therapy

10/09/2026

October is considered National Book Month! Share your favorite Bibliotherapy book!

10/05/2026

This month is World Animal Month! Show us your favorite animals!

10/04/2026

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10/01/2026

✨ What comes next when a young client says, “I don’t want to talk about it”?
Explore creative ways to connect at the TNAPT Fall Conference 2026! Join fellow mental health clinicians for two days of learning with special guest Liana Lowenstein, MSW, focused on engaging reluctant clients and supporting children through grief and family transitions.
📅 November 13–14, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Henry Horton State Park | Chapel Hill, TN
📚 12 CEs
DAY 1: Build Connection When Engagement Is Difficult
“I Don’t Wanna Talk About It”: Creative Play Therapy Interventions for Hard-to-Engage Children, Teens, and Families
Explore barriers to participation and playful approaches to building rapport, encouraging expression, and helping reluctant clients engage in the therapeutic process.
DAY 2: Support Children Through Loss and Change
Creative Play Therapy Interventions for Bereavement and Divorce
Discover therapeutic games, art, and stories designed to help children express their feelings and develop coping skills as they navigate bereavement and divorce.
💛 Take time to invest in your clinical growth and connect with your professional community. Bring your questions, invite a colleague, and explore new ideas for your work with children and families.
Visit tna4pt.com/events for conference details and registration information.
Tag a clinician who would love to join you—we look forward to learning together this November!
Sponsored by TNAPT | APT Approved Provider 23-687. Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.

10/01/2026

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Our hearts are heavy with the news of the passing of Dr. Louise Guerney, a pioneering force in play therapy and the co-developer of Filial Therapy.

Through her groundbreaking work, Louise illuminated the healing nature of the parent-child relationship through play. Her contributions helped shape the field of play therapy, and continue to impact therapists, families, and communities around the world.

We are deeply grateful for her dedication, compassion, and lasting impact on our field. Dr. Louise Guerney’s work lives on in every parent and therapist who enters a child’s world through play, and in every child who is met with greater understanding, connection, and acceptance. See less

09/28/2026

📣 Calling all mental health clinicians and play therapists!
Looking for creative ways to engage reluctant clients and support children navigating grief and family changes? Join us at the TNAPT Fall Conference 2026 for two days of learning and connection with special guest Liana Lowenstein, MSW! 💛
📅 November 13–14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
📍 Henry Horton State Park | Chapel Hill, TN
🧩 Day 1: “I Don’t Wanna Talk About It”: Creative Play Therapy Interventions for Hard-to-Engage Children, Teens, and Families
Explore creative interventions designed to build rapport, address barriers to engagement, and help clients feel more comfortable participating in therapy.
💛 Day 2: Creative Play Therapy Interventions for Bereavement and Divorce
Discover engaging ways to help children express their feelings and strengthen coping skills through therapeutic games, art, and stories.
Whether you are expanding your play therapy toolbox or looking for fresh inspiration, this is an opportunity to learn alongside colleagues who share your passion for supporting children and families.
📚 12 CEs available. Play therapy credit is only awarded to mental health professionals.
TNAPT | APT Approved Provider 23-687
Make plans to attend, invite a colleague, and invest in your clinical growth!
🔗 Conference details and registration information: tna4pt.com/events

09/19/2026

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Kelsey O. Harris, MEd, LPC-MHSP, RPT, Memphis, Tennessee

09/18/2026

🎉 Save the Date for the TNAPT Fall Conference 2026! 🎉
Join the Tennessee Association for Play Therapy (TNAPT) for two exciting days of learning, connection, and professional growth at the TNAPT Fall Conference 2026!
📅 November 13 & 14, 2026
⏰ 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
📍 Henry Horton State Park | Chapel Hill, TN
🎓 12 Continuing Education Credits Available
⭐ Special Guest Presenter: Liana Lowenstein, MSW

👉 Learn more and register: tnapt.com/events
Sponsored by TNAPT | APT Approved Provider 23-687