No, Play Therapy Elevation CIRCLE is an online community-focused membership. It provides consultation, support, and resources, but it does not offer CEUs or certifications and will not meet criteria for the Registered Play Therapy credential through the Association for Play Therapy (you’ll want Play Therapy Academy if this is your goal)

Perfect—you don’t need to give it up! PTEC isn’t about convincing you that there’s one “right” way to do play therapy or asking you to switch models. In fact, having a theoretical model that guides your work is an important part of confident clinical decision-making.

Inside the CIRCLE, you’ll meet play therapists who practice from different theoretical models and perspectives. The goal isn’t to confuse you or tell you which model to use—it’s to help you think more deeply within the model that already guides your work.

You can bring your own theoretical lens to case discussions, learn from different perspectives, and take away what fits your approach. Your model is your clinical GPS. PTEC gives you a CIRCLE of colleagues to help you think through the journey.

The CIRCLE Mastermind consultation calls are scheduled in advance, so you’ll have time to plan ahead and join us live when you can. If you have a case you’d like to staff, we have a simple application process so we can organize the calls and make sure there’s dedicated time for each case.

You’ll submit your case ahead of time, and we’ll let you know when you’re scheduled to present.  

And because PTEC is intentionally still a smaller community, there’s plenty of opportunity to have your case considered for consultation.  

You don’t have to staff a case to benefit, either. Listening to other play therapists work through their cases can give you new perspectives and clinical insights you can bring right back to your own work.

Yes! PTEC has its own private community app, so you don’t have to join another Facebook group or wait until the next Mastermind call to connect.

You can access the CIRCLE from your phone or computer, making it easy to check in when it works for you. Inside, you can ask questions, join discussions, share wins, access resources, and connect with other play therapists between our live events.

Think of the app as your PTEC home base—it’s where the conversation and support continue all month long.  

Once you join PTEC, you’ll receive instructions for getting into the community and downloading the app so you can jump right in.

You’re not alone—many of our members have full caseloads or unpredictable schedules. That’s why every single consultation and book club call is recorded and uploaded to the app. You can watch on your time, pause, rewind and take notes. You won’t miss the insights—and if you do want to ask something after, the community is right there.

This isn’t another membership where you collect videos and maybe check in once a month. PTEC is a working community. We talk about your actual cases. We don’t just share play therapy strategies—we help you figure out how and when to use them. And we don’t pretend you’re supposed to do this alone.

Nope. In fact, this is exactly where you want to be. You’ll get clinical support and community without the pressure to “have it all figured out.” We’re here to grow with you—and you don’t need years of play therapy experience to ask a smart question or give thoughtful input.

Absolutely. Some of our most engaged members are seasoned play therapists who came in feeling stuck, flat, or overwhelmed. Sometimes you just need a fresh perspective. Sometimes, it’s about refining your edge. This community gives you space to stay sharp, stay grounded, and stay inspired—even after decades in the field.

Totally fair. This isn’t a Facebook group where you’re expected to be on every day. You can pop in to ask a question, join a consultation call, or drop a note in the chat. Whether you’re super active or quietly observing, you’re still part of the CIRCLE. And your voice matters here—even if you use it quietly.