California Association for Play Therapy

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Definition of Play Therapy
The systematic use of a theoretical model to establish an interpersonal process wherein trained play therapists use the therapeutic powers of play to help clients prevent or resolve psychosocial difficulties and achieve optimal growth and development.

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Gold Branch Association

Gold Branch Association for Play Therapy The California Association for Play Therapy is a Gold Branch member of the Association for Play Therapy for excellence in promoting play therapy and serving its members.

History

The California Association for Play Therapy is a state branch of the Association for Play Therapy, an international organization whose mission is to advance the psychosocial development and mental health of people through play and play therapy by promoting:

(1) the understanding of play and play therapy

(2) the effective practice of play therapy through training, research, and support

(3) the recognition, incorporation, and preservation of diversity in play and play therapy, and

(4) the development and maintenance of a strong professional organization to accomplish these objectives.

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