NJ APT Book Club: January – March 2026

Description

Join NJ APT for a supportive, discussion-based book club designed to deepen your learning as you prepare for our upcoming conference with Dr. Robert Jason Grant - Autplay® Therapy Training. Together we’ll explore key themes from the required text, reflect on how they relate to our work with children and families, and build community through shared insight, curiosity, and connection.

Meeting Dates & Reading Schedule

Wednesday, January 7th – 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Introduction - Chapter 5

Wednesday, January 28th – 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Chapter 6 - Chapter 10

Wednesday, February 18th – 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Chapter 11 - 14

Wednesday, March 4th – 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Chapter 15 - Conclusion

CE Credits

We will NOT be offering CE credits for this program.

Policies & Procedures Grievance Policy​

New Jersey Association for Play Therapy (NJAPT) is committed to conducting activities in compliance with ethical and legal standards in mental health professions. However, NJAPT also recognizes that complaints may arise. NJAPT strives to address complaints as quickly as possible when they happen.

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The materials and claims made by the presenters are theirs alone, and that using what is learned in trainings is expected to be incorporated into sound clinical and ethical judgment. Complaints may be submitted either verbally or in writing to the NJ APT President. The following guidelines are followed with respect to achieving resolution:

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1. For complaints relative to a speaker or workshop leader, contents of instructional materials being presented, or an individual education style being used, the individual voicing disapproval is requested to first address concerns to the presenter. If the presenter is not available, the individual will place his/her/their comments in writing. The NJ APT President or acting liaison will convey these comments to the speaker while maintaining confidentiality of the complainant.

2. If the complaint concerns a continuing education activity, its content, level of presentation, or facilities in which the event is being held, the President will attempt to resolve the matter as expeditiously as possible. If the offered resolution (resolutions may include but not be limited to partial/full refund of fee paid; credit towards a future event) not satisfactory to the individual filing the complaint, then further action may be taken.

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In the latter instance, the individual is requested to place his/her/their complaint in writing to the attention of the President of NJ APT. The complaint is then reviewed by the President and Immediate Past President in consultation with the Conference Committee and/or CE administrator. A written response will be issued within 30 days of the receipt of the written complaint.

Within 30 days of the resolution, the complainant may file a written appeal to the President. The decision of the President is final.

Refund Policy​​​

Refund requests for must be submitted in writing to nja4pt@gmail.com no later than 30 days prior to the scheduled program start date for a full refund minus any processing fees. For a 50% refund minus any processing fees, requests must be made no later than 15 days prior to the scheduled program start date. For a 30% refund minus any processing fees, requests must be made no later than 2 days prior to the scheduled program start date. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made the day before or the day of the program start date.

Disclosure Statement

It is the goal of NJ APT to provide educational seminars and workshops that are free from commercial interests, conflicts of interest, financial relationships. NJ APT aims to provide quality programs that are grounded in play therapy theory, empirically sound, and free of external bias. NJ APT asks that instructors present materials that are supported by empirical evidence and to clearly outline the accuracy and efficacy of their program. Instructors are also expected to discuss the limitations of their program and the risks that may be involved.

NJ APT requires that any personal or financial relationships by those in a position to influence or control content be disclosed. NJ APT encourages instructors to produce documentation identifying any conflict of interest, competing interest, or commercial support for each program. Should any conflicts of interest be disclosed, NJ APT and the disclosing party agree to resolve them before moving ahead with the planning or participation of any workshop or seminar. By participating in educational seminars or workshops hosted by NJ APT, participants are not required to produce, market, re-sell, or distribute any material or other services.

Additionally, it is noted that educational material and content is the property of the instructors, not NJ APT. NJ APT does not make any claims or promises regarding the efficacy of techniques or products represented during educational seminars and workshops, and it is expected that participants will use what is taught alongside their best clinical and ethical judgment.

Requirements to Participate in the Book Club

All participants must be registered for the upcoming NJ APT Conference - Autplay® Therapy Training.

Cost

New Jersey APT Members: Free

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All Non-NJ APT Members: $30

The $30 fee covers all four book club meetings. Book club sessions are sold as a package, and the cost remains the same regardless of how many meetings you are able to attend.