Wisconsin Association for Play Therapy
Wisconsin APT is celebrating 25 Years From 2001-2026!Growing together through the power of play
“Play Therapy is based upon the fact that play is the child's natural medium of self-expression. It is an opportunity which is given to the child to 'play out' his feelings and problems just as, in certain types of adult therapy, an individual 'talks out' his difficulties.”~Virginia Axline
About
Welcome to the official website for the Wisconsin Association for Play Therapy branch! Here you will find all the latest details for conferences, events, trainings, opportunities to connect with your branch, and play therapy resources for therapists and caregivers.
Contact
You can contact us at:
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About the WI APT BoardPresident: Kathryn Hector, MA, LPC/LPCC, RPT™Vice President: Brittany Massengale Houin, PhD, LPC, RPT™Treasurer: Isabelle Wangerin, MA, LPCSecretary: Connie Eller, MS, LPC, CCPTSocial Media Coordinator Kimberly Hagmann, MS, LPC-IT
Trainings and Events
Upcoming TrainingsThank you to everyone who attended our annual conference!!! It was a delight to connect with our WI APT Community!Our next training is a FREE Lunch and Learn on November 13th 2026 with: Andrea Mann, MS, NCC, LMHC-QS, RPT-S, CAdPT-A, RSTProgram Description
This lunch-and-learn style training introduces mental health professionals to the foundational principles and clinical application of Adlerian Play Therapy (AdPT). Participants will explore the core concepts of Adlerian theory as they relate to children’s emotional, behavioral, and relational experiences, including belonging, significance, encouragement, and purposeful behavior. The training will provide an overview of the four phases of Adlerian Play Therapy and demonstrate how therapists use play, relationship-building, and lifestyle assessment to understand children’s behaviors and facilitate therapeutic change. Through didactic instruction and case-based discussion, participants will gain exposure to practical Adlerian play therapy concepts and interventions that can be integrated into clinical practice with children and families.Learning Objectives
By the end of this training, participants will be able to:
1. Identify at least three foundational concepts of Adlerian Play Therapy and describe how they influence play therapy treatment with children.
2. Describe the four phases of Adlerian Play Therapy and the role of the therapist within each phase of treatment.
3. Demonstrate understanding of how Adlerian Play Therapy conceptualizes children’s behavior through the use of encouragement, relationship-building, and lifestyle assessment strategies.Our APT Approved Provider Number is: 03-139Registration coming soon!
Become a Registered Play Therapist™Becoming a Registered Play Therapist™ is a huge accomplishment and demonstrates commitment to the field of play therapy. If you are interested in becoming a Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT™) or Registered Play Therapist Supervisor™ (RPT-S™) please check out the Association For Play Therapy's page. There you can explore the needed licensure, education, supervision, and clinical hours that are needed to be credentialed through APT.Want to learn more about becoming a Registered Play Therapist™? Visit APT’s Credentialing Homepage today!
APT Credentialing Page: https://www.a4pt.org/page/CredentialsHomepage
Become a Member of APTInterested in joining APT and the Wisconsin APT branch? We invite you to review a list of Member Benefits, then Join APT!To become a member of APT go to their website: https://www.a4pt.org/page/MembershipFAQs
Wisconsin Branch:
https://www.a4pt.org/members/public_profile.asp?id=706121855
ResourcesLooking for information on parenting and play therapy? Check out APT Parent's Corner:
https://www.a4pt.org/page/ParentsCornerHomePagLooking for a Registered Play Therapist™? We invite you to search the Association for Play Therapy Find a Play Therapist directory.https://www.a4pt.org/search/custom.asp?id=3571