The Louisiana Association for Play Therapy
Welcome to Our Website!
As 2021 is moving forward we are continuing to change and evolve here at LAPT. We have modernized our website so it can be more user friendly as well as a better resource for our members. The new LAPT board will also be working on bringing more resources and workshops that reflect the diverse population of our members and the children we serve.
What is Play Therapy?
Play Therapy is "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."
Why play?
Play is a child's natural form of communication just as talking is an adult's natural way of communication. Children, even children who are quite talkative, express themselves more fully through their play. Emotions are often difficult to understand for children and even more difficult to express. Play provides a non-threatening way for children to express themselves.
- Learn about Play Therapy and The Association for Play Therapy (APT), a national professional society established in 1982.
- Watch Video "Play Therapy Works!"
- Learn about Play Therapy Credentialing (RPT & RPT-S)
News & Announcements
Changes to LAPT Bylaws
(3/29/21) Changes to the LAPT Bylaws were approved by an online vote of active members that ended on March 27, 2021. The changes highlighted in yellow were approved as shown in this PDF.
Scott Riviere Awarded the LAPT Lifetime Achievement Award
(3/20/21) Scott Riviere was awarded the Louisiana Play Therapy Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's conference in February.
TRAINING
LAPT holds an Annual Conference with Training Sessions and has other Workshops during the year.
JOIN LAPT
Membership has its benefits
Become a LAPT Member!Work with us to promote Play Therapy in Louisiana.
For more information, contact us or visit . . .
OUR MEMBERS
We share knowledge and success stories.
We are proud to spotlight our talented play therapists from across the state of Louisiana!President's Message
PRESIDENT
Kenneth Schmitt, LPC, NCC
Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor
Thanks for visiting our website!
The purpose of LAPT is to advance the Practice of Play Therapy through Education, Training, and Advocacy.
The members and officers of LAPT welcome your membership and participation in this growing organization!
LAPT believes in promoting the understanding and value of play therapy, high standards of professional and ethical practice, and advocating for our membership. Join us!
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Board of Directors Page
The Board of Directors, some of whom are pictured at right, consists of the officers who are elected at the annual meeting each year, along with the chairpersons of the various committees. See our Bylaws for a complete description.
For a list of the Board Members and their photos, visit the Board of Directors Page.
9618 Jefferson Highway, Suite D-126
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Email: la4ptpresident@gmail.com
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