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Welcome to Our Latest News

Stay connected and informed with the Latest News from our community! Here, you’ll find timely updates, inspiring stories, and useful insights—all focused on the world of play therapy and mental health. Visit often to stay in the loop—whether it’s a helpful reflection, a community snapshot, or professional resources, our Latest News section is your go-to for staying engaged with all things play therapy.

President’s Message September 2023

Dear Members: I’m writing to you just after a networking coffee date with some fabulous play therapists in Norman on Friday! We had lots to say about lots of topics, but one thing we shared was our favorite play therapy intervention. It was interesting to hear how...

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President’s Message January 2022

Hello Fellow OKAPT Members, Hope everyone's New Year is off to a great start! Please continue to stay safe and healthy.We have an update on this year's conference. It will be an ALL VIRTUAL Conference. Save the Date for the Conference... March 4-5,...

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President’s Message August 2021

Hello Fellow OKAPT Members, Hope this month's message finds everyone safe and healthy.  Time is flying by! Hard to believe it's already the end of August, summer is over and kids are back in school. As we get adjusted to new routines and school/work...

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President’s Message May 2021

Hello OKAPT Members, As we begin to get back to some normalcy, my hope is everyone is staying safe and healthy. Our continued goal as a board is to bring transparency, communication and commitment to the organization. We are continuing to finish up the bylaws at...

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President’s Message March 2021

Dear OKAPT Members, I hope this letter finds you all safe and healthy. With the recent winter storms and the pandemic, it's been a tough time for a lot of people. My hope is we can get back to some normalcy soon so that things will ease up for everyone. Hang...

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President’s Message January 2021

Hello Members, As we continue in these unprecedented times, I would like to let you know that you are not alone. All of us are struggling with concerns for our clients, families and country. I have found myself continuing to use the phrase “survival...

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The Oklahoma Association for Play Therapy (OKAPT) has been organized as a state chapter of the national Association for Play Therapy (APT), a professional society formed in 1982.

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