Confer Registered Play Therapist and Supervisor designations. Approve play therapy continuing education training providers. Present an annual Student Research Award to encourage ongoing play therapy research. Offer optional professional malpractice insurance. Publish quarterly NewsLetter, semi-annual International Journal of Play Therapy, annual Membership Directory, and periodic branch newsletters to disseminate APT, branch, and play therapy news, clinical information and case studies, and program activities.
Offer play therapy books, videos, and other merchandise at member and non-member prices.
Provide publication and Web site advertising opportunities to those wishing to promote their play therapy products and services. Sponsor LegalCare for branches to assist their incorporation and other business needs. Convert association to a dual membership system. Provide professional staff assistance daily.