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WHO WE ARE

The Far West Chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy (FWTAPT) is a proud local branch to our larger parent organizations the Texas Association for Play Therapy (TAPT) and the Association for Play Therapy (APT).  We are a network of professionals and students who are interested in the therapeutic use of play in our work with children and their families.


FWTAPT is an approved continuing education provider for:

Association for Play Therapy #99-074

WHAT WE DO

The purpose of the FWTAPT is to provide a forum for the discussion of play therapy ideas and promote future educational and networking events.

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Our Goals:

  • We seek to advance the discipline of play therapy

  • Conduct and foster programs of education in the field of play therapy

  • Promote sound play therapy practices in the interest of society and the individual

  • Advance high standards of professional conduct by conducting educational and professional meetings and conferences

  • Inform and educate the general public and the mental health community about the play therapy profession

  • Establish contacts with various organizations for support and educational pursuits

  • Advocate for the rights of children, their families, and significant others.

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OUR MISSION

Bringing play therapy to our region

The Far West Chapter of the Texas Association for Play Therapy is dedicated to exploring and expanding play therapy in the bi-cultural community of the far west Texas region. We offer continuing education credits, social events, and networking for professionals and students.

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