Welcome to the Mansfield-Arlington Play Therapy Training Center (MAPT Training Center), where mental health professionals can build their skills and confidence in the practice of play therapy and counseling with children. Our trainings provide practical tools, hands-on learning, and opportunities to earn Continuing Education (CE) hours and Registered Play Therapy™ (RPT™) training hours. Whether you are beginning your play therapy journey or expanding your current skills, MAPT trainings are designed to support your growth as a clinician.
Upcoming Trainings
Playful Partners: Animals in Child-Centered Play Therapy Practice
June 13, 2026| 
Cleburne, TX | 
6 CE Hours
Playful Partners is and experientially based workshop extending the power of play to the unique animal human bond.
Welcome to the Playroom: A Beginner’s Guide to Child-Centered Play Therapy
July 17-18, 2026| Mansfield, TX | 12 CE Hours
An interactive and experiential introductory workshop designed to help mental health professionals build foundational skills in Child-Centered Play Therapy, including therapeutic responses, playroom setup, limit setting, and understanding the child’s language of play.
Together We Play: Group-Based Child-Centered Therapy
📅 August 7, 2026| 📍 Mansfield, TX | 🕒 6 CE Hours
1-Day, 6 CE workshop designed for mental health professionals and students working with children who want to expand their application of child centered play therapy work integrating group play.