The VAPT Annual Conference offers a hands-on workshop exploring the dynamic world of pre-adolescents and teens in play therapy. Attendees will learn creative and expressive interventions, focusing on the therapist's self-awareness and the therapeutic process. The event promises laughter, insight, and experiential activities to refresh approaches to working with youth. The agenda includes sessions on decoding behaviors, navigating resistance, and enhancing therapeutic authenticity.
Mental Health Conferences
VAPT Annual Conference
The VAPT Annual Conference is a two-day event focusing on play therapy for pre-adolescents and teens, held at the University of Richmond Jepson Alumni Center in Richmond, VA.
March 13–14, 2026 Richmond, Virginia In-person Event
Conference Overview
Some quick details about this conference.
Time and Place
Maybe the most important details of the conference.
Conference Dates
March 13–14, 2026
Location
University of Richmond Jepson Alumni Center
City/State
Richmond, Virginia
Event Format
In-person
Conference Organizer
This organization is hosting this conference.
Virginia Association of Play Therapy
This is the group that put together this event.
Email: info@vaptplay.org
Notable Speakers
These folks will be speaking at the conference.
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Brandy Schumann, PhD, LPC-S, NCC, RPT-S™
Dr. Brandy Schumann is a licensed professional counselor and registered play therapist supervisor.
Other Links and Information
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