OPERATING MEMBERS
Operating Members are legal non-profit entities that are National Play Therapy Associations (NPTA). They adhere to the IC-PTA Bylaw and provide free and/or remunerated Play Therapy services according to the methods established by the Board of Directors. All Operating Members, which includes the Board of Directors, make up the Social Assembly. The Board of Directors deliberates on the admission of Operating Members to the IC-PTA.
Association for Play Therapy
APT is a national professional society established in 1982 to foster contact among mental health professionals interested in exploring and, when developmentally appropriate, applying the therapeutic power of play to communicate with and treat clients, particularly children.
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Association representatives:
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Linda E. Homeyer (PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S™)
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Sue C. Bratton (PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S™)
Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association
APPTA was founded in 2007 to establish and promote Play Therapy in Australia and the Asia Pacific region. As a self-regulatory organisation, it works to encourage the professional development of its members.
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Association representatives:
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Judi Parson (PhD, MA, BN, RN, APPTA RPT-S)
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Sarah Gentle (MA, BA, APPTA RPT-S)
Canadian Association for Play Therapy
CAPT is the national non profit Play Therapy association in Canada and is growing members across all provinces and territories.
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Association representatives:
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Theresa Fraser (CPT-S, MA, RP, RCT, CT, Past President of CAPT)
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Kevin St. Louis (BA, MA, President of CAPT)
Irish Association for Play Therapy & Psychotherapy
IAPTP is a professional body for Play Therapists & Psychotherapists in Ireland. Our aim is to define, promote and maintain professional standards of excellence in Play Therapy & Psychotherapy. Our work promotes best practice and the development of the profession as well as safeguarding the public. IAPTP represents the interests of both client and therapist in the field of Play Therapy & Psychotherapy in Ireland.
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Association representatives:
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Emer McDonagh (MA, SIAPTP, MIAPTP, ECIP, MIAHIP)
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Sorca McGrath (MA, SIAPTP MIAPTP (IRE), MIPD (UK) ECIP (EU))
Association for Play Therapy Italy
APTI is the national reference body for Play Therapy and Therapeutic Play in Italy, with extension to Italian-speaking Switzerland, founded in 2009. Among its activities, the APTI publishes the first ever Italian-language magazine of Play Therapy (Rivista di Play Therapy).
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Association representatives:
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Isabella Cassina (MA, TPS, CAGS, PhD Candidate)
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Claudio Mochi (MA, RP, RPT-S™, Founder of APTI)
British Association of Play Therapists
BAPT aims to nurture, develop and advance the profession and application of Play Therapy in order to relieve the needs of children, young people and adults suffering emotional and behavioural difficulties by promoting the art and science of Play Therapy and promoting high standards in the practice of Play Therapy for the public benefit.
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Association representatives:
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Maggie Fearn (MA, SFHEA, ECIP, BAPT-PT, BAPT-SV)
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Sarah Hickson (MA, BAPT-PT, BAPT Overseas Ambassador)
Japan Association for Play Therapy
JAPT is a not for profit organization established in 2002, striving for the power of play and the benefits of play therapy to be increasingly recognized by society, by supporting various professionals working with children in Japan, through provision of play and play therapy information and training.
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Association representatives:
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Akiko J. Ohnogi (Psy.D., Co-founder of JAPT)
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Ryoko Honda (MPS, MA, CCP, CP)
Association for Taiwan Play Therapy
ATPT is a non-profit Play Therapy association founded in 2005. The main purpose of ATPT is to promote Play Therapy in Taiwan by providing training, play therapist certification, promoting research, and connecting with international associations.
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Association representatives:
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Jenmei Tseng (Ph.D, Board Director of ATPT, Past President of ATPT)
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Chiao-Feng Chung (Ph.D., LCP, CPT-S, CCPT-S, CPRT-S, SEP, Board Director of ATPT)
Korean Association for Play Therapy
KAPT was established as a non-profit organization in 1997, making it the first play therapy association in South Korea. The KAPT conducts research on play therapy, trains professionals, and supports therapists-in-training. The KAPT is dedicated to enhancing the mental health of children, adolescents, and their families.
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Association representatives:
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Eunah Lee (PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S™ APT & RPT-S KAPT South Korea)
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Ji Eun Baek (PhD, RPT-S KAPT South Korea)