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BCPTA – A Caregivers’ Guide to Finding a Play Therapist

This handout offers helpful information for caregivers who are looking for a play therapist. It includes key questions to ask potential therapists and guidance to support your decision-making process. Feel free to share this resource with clients, friends, or family members who may find it helpful.

BCPTA – Document for Pediatricians

This document explains what play therapy is, how it works, and the types of childhood experiences it can support. It includes links to current research for those interested in learning more. We invite you to share this with your healthcare provider or colleagues in pediatric or primary care settings.

 

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Sesame Street Toolkits

Kids Help Phone

Kelty Mental Health

BC Children’s Hospital – Mental Health Services

Sunny Hill Health Centre

KidsGrief.ca

BC Bereavement Helpline

Supporting Children with Grief

Youth In BC

Foundry

Anxiety Canada

Heart-Mind Online

Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre

Canadian Mental Health Association

Centre for Addiction and Mental Health

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

BC Child and Youth Advocacy

Ministry of Children and Family Development

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PO Box 19009 4th Ave
Vancouver, BC
V6K 4R8

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“The activities that are the easiest, cheapest, and most fun to do – such as singing, playing games, reading, storytelling, and just talking and listening – are also the best for child development.”
– Jerome Singer (professor, Yale University)

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