New 2025 APT Requirements Make In-Person Training Essential — Core Wellness is Leading the Way

If you’re working toward your Registered Play Therapist™ (RPT) credential, take note: Effective April 1, 2025, the Association for Play Therapy (APT) now requires that at least 75 of your 150 required play therapy training hours must be completed through in-person (contact) instruction. The remaining 75 hours may be completed through either contact or non-contact methods. Importantly, all webinars, including live webinars, are considered non-contact hours under the new guidelines.

See APT’s official standards here.

So what does this mean for you? If you’re serious about becoming an RPT or maintaining your credential, it’s essential that you secure legitimate, in-person contact training hours — and that’s where Core Wellnesscomes in.

Core Wellness: The Premier Source for In-Person APT Contact Hours

At Core Wellness, we know that great learning happens face-to-face. That’s why we’re proud to offer brand new high-quality, in-person play therapy trainings that are fully APT-approved for contact credit. We will be adding new in person courses each month to keep up with demand. Whether you’re just starting your journey or working on completing your RPT application, our live events are designed to meet the new standards — and exceed your expectations.

If you can’t make it live, you can attend via Zoom webinar or via on-demand (both offered with APT non-contact credits). Please fill out this form HERE to let us know topics and locations where you need in person courses as we expand our offerings. 

Upcoming In-Person Trainings:

• Defuse Anger: Play Therapy Interventions for Emotional Regulation
  Date: July 14, 2025 @ 9:30 AM EST (in person)
  Learn how to help children defuse emotional intensity using evidence-based play therapy strategies.

• Trauma-Informed Play Therapy Interventions
  Date: July 25, 2025 @ 9:30 AM EST (in person)
  Ground your play therapy work in trauma-sensitive practices that support healing and resilience.

• Monsters, Killer Bees & Vacuums: Play Therapy Anxiety Alleviation - Live In-Person

August 11, 2025 @ 9:30 AM EST (in person)

Learn how to help kids deal with anxiety via engaging and proven play therapy techniques

These trainings are hosted in convenient, accessible locations and led by passionate, experienced play therapy professionals who understand how to make the learning come alive.

Why Choose Core Wellness?

• APT-Approved: ll in-person play trainings are approved for contact hours that fulfill the new 2025 APT requirement.
• Live and Engaging: Our workshops are not just lectures — they’re immersive, practical, and hands-on.
• Led by Experts: Learn directly from Registered Play Therapists, trauma specialists, and clinicians with years of experience.
• Community and Networking: Meet other passionate therapists, exchange ideas, and build your professional network.
• Continued Support: Our team is here to help guide you through your training journey with clarity and care.

Don’t Wait — Reserve Your Contact Hours Now

With the new APT standards going into effect in 2025, demand for live, in-person trainings is expected to surge. Make sure you’re ahead of the game by registering for upcoming Core Wellness workshops today.

View All In-Person Play Therapy Trainings from Core Wellness Play Therapy Division