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The very act of engaging each other in this way helps the parent regulate the child's behavior and communicate love, joy, and safety to the child.

The Theraplay Institute is a global not-for-profit organization that trains mental health professionals to use Theraplay to help families experience joyful connection. Theraplay is an evidence-based dyadic child and family therapy that has been recognized by the Association of Play Therapy as one of the seminal and historically significant play therapy approaches for child

ren. Developed over 50 years ago, and practiced around the world, Theraplay was developed for any professional working to support healthy child/caregiver attachment. Strong attachment between the child and the important adults in their life has long been believed to be the basis of lifelong good mental health as well as the mainstay of resilience in the face of adversity. In treatment, the Theraplay Practitioner guides the parent and child through playful, fun games, developmentally challenging activities, and tender, nurturing activities. It helps the child feel secure, cared for, connected and worthy. To find out more about us please visit our website. More information about our upcoming trainings can be found here - https://community.theraplay.org/events/event_list.asp

04/28/2026

Our Level One Theraplay® & MIM training in Grand Rapids, MI has been rescheduled to September 21-24th, 2026.

Register today at www.theraplay.org/training - select upcoming training opportunities.

Theraplay® helps families build strong bonds through simple, playful activities that spark joy, connection, and trust.

Our Level One Theraplay & MIM training will build your skills in understanding strengths and needs in the caregiver-child relationship, and will teach you to plan sessions full of connecting activities.

You will also learn how to support caregivers in understanding what is behind their child's behaviors.

When children have healthy, connected relationships with their caregivers, they can thrive!

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04/27/2026

Register today to take advantage of the early bird registration discount for our Vancouver, WA trainings.

Join us in August at either our Level One Theraplay® & MIM or our One Day Group Theraplay® training.

CE's are available for both trainings.

Level One Theraplay & MIM training will build your skills in understanding strengths and needs in the caregiver-child relationship, and will teach you to plan sessions full of connecting activities. You will also learn how to support parents in understanding what is behind their child’s behaviors. When children have healthy, connected relationships with their caregivers, they can thrive!

**EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS FOR LEVEL ONE THERAPLAY EXPIRE MAY 3, 2026 - REGISTER TODAY!!**

A Theraplay Group is an adult-directed, structured play group incorporating playful, cooperative and nurturing activities to enhance the emotional well-being of children. Unlike other play group approaches, Theraplay learning takes place on a non-verbal level. Instead of talking about positive social behavior, the group leaders and children DO positive social interaction. Positive messages from the group interaction gradually become a part of the child’s internal sense of self. Group Theraplay training is for professionals who want to use Theraplay with family groups, therapeutic groups, in school settings, residential settings, and more. *Prerequisite: Level 1 Theraplay & MIM.

Registration and more information can be found at www.theraplay.org/training

Have questions? Join us for a fun, free 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar - it's easy to register just select the "What is Theraplay?" dropdown in our training calendar www.theraplay.org/training

As a small nonprofit, we appreciate your help in communicating our training opportunities to your local professional community!

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04/22/2026

Join us at a Level One Theraplay & MIM training and bring joy and connection to the families you work with. Our trainings are in-person, experiential, reflective and immediately useful in clinical work. 25 CE's are available.

Want to know more? Find more details at the upcoming training link in our about us section here on Facebook or by visiting our website www.theraplay.org/training

Have questions before you register? Join us at a fun, free 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar. Details in our training calendar on our website - select "What is Theraplay?" in the dropdown.

Don't see a training happening in your area? Consider hosting. There is no cost to be a host - you provide a venue and we handle the registration. Our host receives one free Level One Theraplay & MIM training. Contact us info@theraplay.org for more information.

Theraplay training should be taken in the country in which you live and practice.

04/21/2026

Register today to take advantage of the early bird registration discount for our Overland, KS trainings.

Join us in July at either our Level One Theraplay® & MIM or our One Day Group Theraplay® training.

CE's are available for both trainings.

Level One Theraplay & MIM training will build your skills in understanding strengths and needs in the caregiver-child relationship, and will teach you to plan sessions full of connecting activities. You will also learn how to support parents in understanding what is behind their child’s behaviors. When children have healthy, connected relationships with their caregivers, they can thrive!

**EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS FOR LEVEL ONE THERAPLAY EXPIRE APRIL 27, 2026 - REGISTER TODAY!!**

A Theraplay Group is an adult-directed, structured play group incorporating playful, cooperative and nurturing activities to enhance the emotional well-being of children. Unlike other play group approaches, Theraplay learning takes place on a non-verbal level. Instead of talking about positive social behavior, the group leaders and children DO positive social interaction. Positive messages from the group interaction gradually become a part of the child’s internal sense of self. Group Theraplay training is for professionals who want to use Theraplay with family groups, therapeutic groups, in school settings, residential settings, and more. *Prerequisite: Level 1 Theraplay & MIM.

Registration and more information can be found under upcoming trainings at the linktree link in the about us section here on Facebook. Or visit www.theraplay.org/training

Have questions? Join us for a fun, free 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar - it's easy to register just visit the "What is Theraplay?" link in our bio.

As a small nonprofit, we appreciate your help in communicating our training opportunities to your local professional community!

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04/18/2026

In Theraplay the parent is an active participant in all sessions and the focus of the work is the relationship between parent and child.

If you are interested in strengthening relationships within the families you work with join us at a Level One Theraplay® & MIM training happening near you soon. www.theraplay.org/training

04/15/2026

Register today to take advantage of the early bird registration discount for our Fairfax, VA Hybrid Level One Theraplay® & MIM scheduled for July 20-30, 2026.

This is a hybrid training split between virtual and in-person days. The virtual days are July 20-23 2026 from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Time Zone. The in-person days are July 30 & 31, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Eastern Time Zone.

25 CE's are available.

Level One Theraplay & MIM training will build your skills in understanding strengths and needs in the caregiver-child relationship, and will teach you to plan sessions full of connecting activities. You will also learn how to support parents in understanding what is behind their child’s behaviors. When children have healthy, connected relationships with their caregivers, they can thrive!

**EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS FOR THIS LEVEL ONE THERAPLAY TRAINING EXPIRES APRIL 20, 2026 - REGISTER TODAY!!**

Registration and more information can be found under upcoming trainings at the linktree link in the about us section here on Facebook or by visiting www.theraplay.org and selecting calendar in the toolbar.

Have questions? Join us for a fun, free 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar - it's easy to register just visit the "What is Theraplay?" link in our linktree.

As a small nonprofit, we appreciate your help in communicating our training opportunities to your local professional community!

04/13/2026

Your path to Theraplay certification starts with connection.

Whether you're ready to begin training or just exploring, we’re here to guide each step. Learn more at the linktree link here on Facebook in our about us section or if you’re brand new to Theraplay, join our free 30-minute What is Theraplay? webinar to discover how structure, engagement, nurture, and gentle challenge build strong, secure relationships. Book at our linktree.

04/11/2026

Register for our upcoming Level One Theraplay® & MIM training happening in Charlotte, NC | September 22-September 25, 2026.

25 CE's are available and early bird discounts are offered until June 22, 2026.

Theraplay® helps families build strong bonds through simple, playful activities that spark joy, connection, and trust.

Our Level One Theraplay & MIM training will build your skills in understanding strengths and needs in the caregiver-child relationship, and will teach you to plan sessions full of connecting activities.

You will also learn how to support caregivers in understanding what is behind their child's behaviors.

When children have healthy, connected relationships with their caregivers, they can thrive!

Registration information for our Charlotte, NC training and many more can be found by visiting our website www.theraplay.org and clicking on calendar in the top tool bar.

Want to know more about Theraplay before you register? Join us for a free, 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar. Book your spot online at www.theraplay.org - select calendar in the toolbar and use the dropdown to see available dates for "What is Theraplay?"

As a small nonprofit, we appreciate your help in communicating our training opportunities to your local professional community!

04/09/2026

Learn how two powerful therapeutic approaches can work together with expert Vivien Norris in this online workshop “Combining DDP and Theraplay®: Opportunities, Challenges & Applications.”

This session is ideal for clinicians who have completed DDP Level One (Theraplay® Level 1 recommended) and want to deepen their practice supporting children with developmental trauma.

April 14, 2026 8:30am - 11:30AM EDT

Book your place today: https://buff.ly/CUIf3QM

Want to know more about Theraplay®? Join us for a free, 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar. Register at the linktree link the about us section here on Facebook or by visiting www.theraplay.org and selecting calendar in the top toolbar. (hint: Use the drop down to search for "What is Theraplay?" sessions only.

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04/07/2026

Register for our upcoming Hybrid Level One Theraplay® & MIM training happening in Boynton Beach, FL | September 28-October 9, 2026.

This is a hybrid training split between virtual and in-person days. The virtual days are September 28-October 1, 2026 from 8:30 am - 12:00 pm Eastern Time Zone. The in-person days are October 8, 2026 from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm and October 9, 2026 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Eastern Time Zone.

25 CE's are available and early bird discounts are offered until June 28, 2026.

Theraplay® helps families build strong bonds through simple, playful activities that spark joy, connection, and trust.

Our Level One Theraplay & MIM training will build your skills in understanding strengths and needs in the caregiver-child relationship, and will teach you to plan sessions full of connecting activities.

You will also learn how to support caregivers in understanding what is behind their child's behaviors.

When children have healthy, connected relationships with their caregivers, they can thrive!

Registration information for our Boynton Beach, FL training and many more can be found by visiting our website www.theraplay.org and clicking on calendar in the top tool bar.

Want to know more about Theraplay before you register? Join us for a free, 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar. Book your spot online at www.theraplay.org - select calendar in the toolbar and use the dropdown to see available dates for "What is Theraplay?"

As a small nonprofit, we appreciate your help in communicating our training opportunities to your local professional community!

04/04/2026

Theraplay® trainings are experiential, reflective and immediately useful in clinical work. Theraplay training would be useful for professionals seeking more tools to effectively work with children and families.

Want to know more? Join us at a free, 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar.

Register at www.theraplay.org - click on Calendar in the top toolbar and use the drop down to view upcoming sessions.

04/02/2026

Thinking of registering for the SF Bay Area Level One Theraplay® & MIM training taking place June 2026? The early bird registration discounts are ending soon!!

Register today at www.theraplay.org - click on calendar in the top toolbar

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Lake Forest, IL
60045

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Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 8pm

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