Dr. Robert Jason Grant Emerging Play Therapist Award
The purpose of the “Dr. Robert Jason Grant Emerging Play Therapist Award” is to recognize an outstanding person who is working to become a Play Therapist in the state of Missouri.
Eligibility for Consideration:
The nominee must be a current student or mental health professional, actively pursuing their Registered Play Therapist credential, and promoting the benefits of Play Therapy in a clinical setting.
The nominee must be a current APT member (EStudent, Professional, or Affiliate).
The nominee must be a student enrolled in a Master’s program, or hold at least a Master’s Degree, in a mental health-related field.
The nominee must have been responsible for innovations in play therapy, for advocating in its further development, or for performing outstanding services to the school or community.
The activities or accomplishments recognized must have occurred within five years before the presentation date has taken place within five years before the date of presentation.
Procedures for Nomination:
The nominator must submit an email to moplaytherapy@gmail.com by April 25 with the following information:
Nominee’s current place of employment and job title
Letter of nomination and summary statement, NOT to exceed THREE pages, describing the program, activity or contributions occurring within the last five years for which the Individual is nominated.
Up to 3 potential references (please provide name/relation to nominee/email)