BAPT is the first and foremost professional association for Play Therapy in the UK.
When BAPT was awarded charity status in 2006 the Charity's Objects were defined as:
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.
(Registered charity number 1115673)
Play Therapy is a way of helping children express their feelings and deal with their emotional problems, using play as the main communication tool.
Welcome The British Association of Play Therapists is the first and foremost professional body that registers Play Therapists and regulates Play Therapy practice in Britain. Click here for more details... |
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Standards Get your copy of the Ethical Basis for Good Practice in Play Therapy, find out about the British Register of Play Therapists and check the register. Click here for more details... |
Worried about your child? As a parent or carer, find out what Play Therapy is, how it could help your child and what you can do to help. Click here for more details... |
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Conference The theme of the recent Conference 2009 was 'The Power of Play to Help and Heal: Promoting Development through Play Therapy' with key note speakers Dr Margot Sunderland, Dr Fraser Brown, Dr Sue Jennings and Dennis McCarthy Reports & feedback from this two-day conference: 27th - 28th June, held in Birmingham will be posted here shortly Advance notice: The 2010 BAPT conference will feature renouned therapist Eliana Gill from the USA - watch this space for details as they emerge Click here for more details... |
Training Find out how to train in Play Therapy across Britain and become a registered Play Therapist. Find out which Play Therapy trainings are accredited by BAPT. Click here for more details... |
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Play Therapy Careers Access details on how to start your Play Therapy career and find out the realities of working as a Play Therapist in the UK. PLUS: click here to access the SITUATIONS VACANT page for the latest Play Therapy posts NEW POSTS ADVERTISED..... WEST LONDON: closing date 1st July ..........NORTH LONDON: closing date 13th July Click here for more details... |
Employers Find details and guidance notes on employing Play Therapists and access documents relating to Play Therapy standards and conduct. Click here for more details... |
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Play Therapy Research Access the Directory of Play Therapy Research to find out details of past, current and future research into Play Therapy. Click here for more details... |
| GENERAL INFORMATION |
| Parents'/Carers' Info |
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| Employers' Info |
| History of Play Therapy |
| British Register of Play Therapists |
| Find a Play Therapist/ Approved Supervisor |
| TRAINING & EDUCATION |
| Play Therapy Careers |
| Career Case Studies |
| Play Therapy Training |
| Continuing Professional Development |
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| STANDARDS |
| Play Therapy Standards |
| Play Therapy Core Competencies |
| Ethical Basis for Good Practice in Play Therapy |
| Clinical Supervision |
| Practice Guidelines |
| How to Complain |
| Complaints Procedure |
| RESEARCH |
| Play Therapy Research |
| Directory of Play Therapy Research |
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| PLAY THERAPY Magazine |
| British Journal of Play Therapy |
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