The Theraplay Institute

The Theraplay Institute 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

07/23/2025

Take your Theraplay skills to the next level with

Register now for this 4 day virtual training. You can find the event registration link under events in our Facebook profile (look under more for events)

Some of the Level One Theraplay & MIM trainings happening around the world in 2025.  Registration information for these ...
07/21/2025

Some of the Level One Theraplay & MIM trainings happening around the world in 2025.

Registration information for these trainings can be found by visiting our website www.theraplay.org and clicking on calendar in the top tool bar.

*Attend Level 1 in the country in which you live and work. If you don't see your country listed and would like to pursue training, contact info@theraplay.org.

Are you looking to build this connection in your work? Sign up for a Level One Theraplay training today.
07/19/2025

Are you looking to build this connection in your work? Sign up for a Level One Theraplay training today.

07/17/2025

One of our favorite summer road trip activities:

The passenger in the front seat makes a silly face in the rearview mirror. Passengers in the back seat copy the silly face. Switch roles and keep playing as long as everyone is enjoying themselves.

👇 Tell us what always gets a giggle or builds that special connection.

07/15/2025

Theraplay® uses simple supplies to create shared joy and connection.

Get in on the fun! Join us for a Level One training near you!

Here's a great summertime activity! Probably best for outside, but we'll leave that up to you. Seat parent and child nex...
07/12/2025

Here's a great summertime activity! Probably best for outside, but we'll leave that up to you.

Seat parent and child next to each other. Give them both a slice of watermelon (with seeds!!) Encourage them to cheer one another on and see who can spit their seeds the furthest.

Are you looking for ways to build connection? Register for an upcoming Theraplay® training.

Have you attended a FREE Web Supervision yet? *After completing a Level One Theraplay & MIM training your first two sess...
07/11/2025

Have you attended a FREE Web Supervision yet? *After completing a Level One Theraplay & MIM training your first two sessions are free. Web Supervision allows you to learn more about Theraplay by observing the successes and challenges of your colleagues as they receive supervision.

Register today at the event link in the About section of our Facebook profile.

In her keynote at the 2024 APT conference, Dr. Eliana Gil affirmed Theraplay as a modality of choice for incorporating l...
07/07/2025

In her keynote at the 2024 APT conference, Dr. Eliana Gil affirmed Theraplay as a modality of choice for incorporating love into your play therapy practice within her keynote address: The role of love in your play therapy practice.

🧸 Start your Theraplay journey with us — registration is open now for a Level One training near you! Find upcoming Theraplay trainings at the event link in our About section in our Facebook profile.

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Evanston, IL

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

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