Queensland Institute of Play Therapy

04/05/2026

Focus: Celebration. Adding a little extra spice and celebration to our Tuesday! Wishing a vibrant Cinco de Mayo to all in our community who are celebrating today.

Head to our website to learn more about our Play Therapy Workshops

https://qipt.com.au/

03/05/2026

Calling all psychologists, social workers, and counsellors! 📣

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to deepen your clinical toolkit, our Workshop 1: An Introduction to Play Therapy is the foundational training that will transform how you connect with your youngest clients.

Join us this October for a comprehensive 4-day dive into the "language of childhood." You’ll gain a robust theoretical safety net and the practical skills needed to begin integrating this powerful modality into your practice immediately.

What you’ll master:
💓 Theory & Models: Child-Centered Play Therapy and Axline’s Principles.
💓 Clinical Skills: Harnessing the core "Therapeutic Powers of Play."
💓 Practical Setup: How to curate a playroom for diversity and cultural safety.
💓 Foundations: The neurobiology of why play works.

Flexible Learning: Choose between In-Person or Online attendance via our signature hybrid model.
📅 Dates: Oct 26–29, 2026 🔥 Status: Early Bird pricing available!

Ready to master the fundamentals? Secure your spot at the link below.

🎟️ Book here: https://qipt.com.au/training/workshop-1

03/05/2026

Thank you to these amazing humans today that helped me with the participation of the video for my cert IV training & assessment. It really does that a village to hep you pass the certificate IV!!! 🤣 so grateful for my QIPT community that are helping & supporting me to climb this RTO mountain!

02/05/2026

What is the "Systemic Lens" actually about? 🔍

Ever feel like there’s an invisible weight in the room during a session? Often, what we’re feeling are the intergenerational patterns and hidden dynamics of a family system.

In our upcoming course with The Family Systems Hub, we dive deep into the world of Family Constellations. This isn't just theory—it’s an experiential training that equips you with the "systemic eyes" to see what is shaping a child's world.

By understanding these patterns, you can:
✨ Enhance your clinical effectiveness.
✨ Reduce therapist burnout by staying "in your place."
✨ Facilitate deeper healing for the families you support.

Join a community of like-minded practitioners and transform the way you hold space.

📍 Where: Online (Convenient for our QLD & interstate community!)
✨ Register https://thefamilysystemshub.com/course/systemic-training-play-therapists/

30/04/2026

Everyone has the right to feel safe at home. This month, we stand in solidarity with survivors and reaffirm our commitment to providing trauma-informed spaces where healing can begin. Peace begins with safety.

28/04/2026

Moving the body helps move the energy! ⚡️ On this International Dance Day, we’re leaning into somatic movements to find our center. Join us for a 30-second kitchen dance party to shake off the 'yuck' and find your flow.

26/04/2026

🔥 Hurry – Only ONE Spot remaining🔥

Are you ready to scale your impact by empowering the family system? Our Filial Family Therapy (FFT) Skills Training is nearly full! 🏠✨

It is an intensive professional certification for clinicians who already have a foundation in Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). Led by Helen Younan-Barrett, this 3-day training teaches you the clinical architecture required to train and supervise parents as they conduct therapeutic sessions with their own children.

Why join this intensive?
💓 Master the FFT Model: From initial intake to successful termination.
💓 Parent Coaching: Learn to effectively train and supervise parents in therapeutic play.
💓 Hands-On Skills: Live demonstrations and supervised role-play practice.

The Details:
📅 Dates: 7th – 9th May 2026
📍 Location: In-person only (Brisbane)

Don't miss out on the chance to expand your clinical toolkit and change family dynamics for good.

🎟️ Secure one of the final spots now: https://qipt.com.au/training/filial-training

26/04/2026

As a Play Therapist, you know that the playroom isn't always straightforward. Workshop 3: The Tricky Bits is designed to give you the clinical confidence and ethical grounding to navigate the most complex situations you’ll encounter.

This 4-day intensive moves beyond the basics into advanced self-reflection and professional conduct.

What we explore:
🧐 The Internal World: Identifying Transference and Countertransference and developing advanced self-reflective practice.
📝 Clinical Strategy: Treatment planning, evaluating progress, and professional case notes.
⚖️ Ethics & Legislation: Navigating confidentiality, anti-discriminatory practice, and the complexities of working with divorced parents.
⏳ Themes & Stages: Understanding the deeper evolution of a child’s journey in the playroom.
⏳ Sand Tray: An introduction to the power of the Sand Tray in therapeutic work.
Special Added Support: Consistent with our commitment to your growth, Free Group Play Therapy

Supervision will be offered to all participants following the completion of Workshop 3!
F
lexible Learning: Join us In-Person or Online via our hybrid model.
📅 Dates: June 1–4, 2026
🎓 Prerequisite: Workshop 2 completion.
🔥 Status: Early Bird pricing available.

Master the complexities and refine your professional conduct.

🎟️ Secure your spot here: https://qipt.com.au/training/workshop-3

26/04/2026

Queensland Institute of Play Therapy -

I began April at the Synergetic Play Therapy Advanced Retreat on the Sunshine Coast, and it was so special to see two QIPT students also attending. There is something incredibly powerful about being in a space where play, reflection, and deep inner work are all welcomed.

26/04/2026

Last Thursday evening was a beautiful evening of connection, learning, & collaboration 💜
We had the privilege of bringing together both new & familiar faces for our workshop on OT & Play Therapy collaboration-supporting the whole child. These spaces always remind us how powerful it is when we come together with curiosity, respect, & a shared purpose.
A heartfelt thank you to Kyra Wilton Hawkins for co-presenting. Your insights, warmth, & depth of knowledge made the evening so meaningful.
We explored:
🌱 The unique roles of OTs & Play Therapists
🌱How our work overlaps - & where it shouldn’t
🌱The importance of staying in our lane while deeply respecting each other’s
🌱Practical, real world ways to collaborate & support children & families.
What stood out most was the shared intention in the room - to support children not just through our individual lenses, but through connection, communication, & collaboration.
Grateful for this community & the conversations that continue long after the workshop ends. 🫶💜

25/04/2026

Hug An Australian Day 🇦🇺🤗

A hug is one of the fastest ways to settle a dysregulated nervous system! Science shows that safe, consensual touch releases oxytocin and lowers cortisol. Give your "Little Aussie" an extra-long squeeze today.

24/04/2026

Today we pause to remember and honour those who served.

Lest we forget 🕊️