Connecting with children through play.
Hong Kong Academy of Play Therapy
遊戲治療協會（香港）
Hong Kong Academy of Play Therapy Limited was established in 2015. It is a non-profit professional organization whose purpose is to promote play therapy and the value of play, and to recognize and assess the professional qualifications of play therapists. As a professional and representative organization, the Association is committed to promoting the mental health of the public through the concepts of play and play therapy.
Special playtime is an opportunity for adults and children to build a strong relationship. It is also an opportunity for everyone to learn to talk about feelings, value sharing, be respected, be non-judgmental, be our true self, and be permissive. These are all character development.
Dr. Tom Yuen
R. Psych.,RPT-S
Hong Kong Academy of Play Therapy
Vision and Work
The Hong Kong Academy of Play Therapy (the Association) was established in 2015. It is a non-profit professional organization that aims to promote play therapy and the value of play, and to recognize and assess the professional qualifications of play therapists. As a professional and representative organization, the Association is committed to promoting the mental health of the public through the concepts of play and play therapy.
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Let the public understand and value play and play therapy
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Promote more practice of play therapy through training, support and supervision
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Establish and promote the effectiveness of play therapy based on academic research and practical results
Voice of the President
"⋯⋯In this new era, we need to adopt innovative thinking to enhance our cohesion in developing play therapy in Hong Kong. The title of 'Certified Play Therapist' represents a breakthrough in professional development. It is crucial to seek public opinion on this matter. Our association is committed to humbly accepting everyone's views, hoping to embrace a broader expansion..”
——Dr. Tom Yuen
President of The Hong Kong Academy of Play Therapy
June 2020
Board of Directors and Committee
List of Board Members
President Dr. Tom Yuen, R. Psych,RPT-S
Finance Ms. Debbie Chong
Director Dr. Sharon Wong
Director Mr. Ping Hei Lau, CPT, RPT
Director Ms. Ingrid Leung, CPT, RPT
Director Ms. Rachel Leung, CPT, RPT
Director Dr. Regine Chung
Executive Secretary
Ms. Tobi Ho
Founding consultant
Dr. Timothy Leung, R. Psych