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The Association for Play Therapy (APT) is the primary professional organization dedicated to the field of play therapy. Its stated mission is to promote the value of play, play therapy, and credentialed play therapists. Mental health therapists and others interested in play therapy are encouraged to join the APT.

The Center for Play Therapy at the University of North Texas is the largest play therapy training center in the world. Founded by Dr. Garry Landreth, the center provides training and resources, as well as graduate and doctoral coursework in play therapy.

The Child Trauma Academy identifies itself as “a unique collaborative of individuals and organizations working to improve the lives of high-risk children through direct service, research and education.” It is focused on helping traumatized children by providing information and training about the neuroscience of child development and the effects of trauma, as well as the exploration of therapeutic and educational interventions.

The Self Esteem Shop is one of the foremost suppliers of play therapy books. It carries over 30,000 titles and products in the mental health and helping fields.