Heartland Play Therapy Institute, Inc.

07/23/2025

Are you often repeating, “Sand stays in the sand tray,” “Sand is not for eating,” or “Sand is not for sprinkling in my hair”? If this sounds familiar, you are likely working with young clients ages 0-5 in the playroom. We have a workshop for working with early childhood clients to help enhance your Sandtray skills and increase engagement with caregivers in the play therapy process. Can't wait to see you August 1st via LW!

Are you a play therapist often repeating the classic lines, “Sand stays in the sand tray,” “Sand is not for eating,” or “Sand is not for sprinkling in my hair”? If this sounds familiar, you are likely working with young clients ages 0-5 in the playroom. This workshop is for play therapis...

07/22/2025

We start our Certificate Program with Foundations of CCPT because that's where Play Therapy originally started. We want to give you a strong Foundation with Practice of CCPT next before we start showing you the various directions Play Therapy can be taken.
Our Kansas location is up next August 28-29th. Click on the link and scroll to the bottom to find all the dates and location we are offering Foundations of CCPT.

What do I do with all these kids on my caseload? How can I be effective or even engage kids in treatment? What toys should be in my playroom? Come get grounded in understanding how play therapy can facilitate the child’s own inner wisdom for healing and growth. This workshop is designed to provide...

07/21/2025

Synonyms for Supervision....management, direction, overseeing, regulation.

There is no one way, one size fits all for supervision. However, we've all been on the receiving end of some not so great supervisor relationships. We believe it is important for you to know your theory so you can help manage/direct/oversee/regulate Supervisees into their best version of themselves in the playroom.

Join us to learn how to utilize experiential art techniques as a supervision tool and unfold the typical development of supervision skills and competency applied when providing supervision.

In this workshop, participants will examine supervision theories that can be applied when providing supervision for individuals seeking either clinical licensure and/or play therapy credentials who are providing child and/or play therapy. Participants will analyze strategies and considerations when....

07/18/2025

Shoutout to this compassionate, playful and insightful group of soon to be RPTs! Thank you for choosing Heartland Play to be part of your journey. We can wait for your continued impact on the 🌎

07/18/2025

If you have it on your to do list to get to our Sandtray in Play Therapy workshop and haven't been able to make it to one of our locations...here a chance to do it via LW August 7-8th. If you register 10 days prior we will send you a tray with sand so you can get your hands in the sand and learn this amazing technique from the comfort of your own office! "See" you there!

07/17/2025

Most of us see a variety of clients in our playroom. We do our best to educate ourselves in all the areas. One area we see overlooked is Working with the Gifted Child in Play Therapy. Join us for 3 hrs on August 6th to learn what it means to be considered gifted, common presenting issues, special concerns, and identify and demonstrate play therapy approaches and techniques for working with gifted children in a play therapy, school, and clinical setting.

What does it mean to be gifted? Being gifted is more than being smart and getting good grades and it does not always seem like a “gift”. In this play therapy workshop, participants will identify what it means to be considered gifted, common presenting issues of gifted children, special concerns ...

07/16/2025

Whether you need to take things 1 step at a time, or like to dive head first...we've got you! Our KC Certificate Program starts in August and we can help sign you up for the first workshop, or the full 2 year process.
For those 1 step at a timers, mark your calendar for August 28-29th to take Foundations of CCPT and follow the link to register.
For those dive-inners, check out the full schedule below, complete a free Certificate Program Application and we'll see you in August!

The Play Therapy Certificate Program is competitively priced for professionals, with a generous discount provided for graduate students (proof of current enrollment required).

07/15/2025

What's happening at Heartland Play at our Kansas location in August...

Regulators: Working with Anger in the Playroom...August 18th
Foundations of CCPT....August 28-29th

What do I do with all these kids on my caseload? How can I be effective or even engage kids in treatment? What toys should be in my playroom? Come get grounded in understanding how play therapy can facilitate the child’s own inner wisdom for healing and growth. This workshop is designed to provide...

07/15/2025

What's happening at Heartland Play on LW in August...

Sandtray: A Dynamic Time for Littles...August 1st
Working with the Gifted Child in PT....August 6th
Sandtray in PT....August 7-8th
Theories of Directive PT....August 7-8th
Practice of CCPT....August 7-8th
Regulators: Working with Anger in the Playroom...August 18th

Course offerings: Ethics In Play Therapy; Lego-Based Play Therapy; Advanced Sandtray Techniques; Play Therapy With EMDR; Integrating Mindfulness; Theory And Practice Of Clinical and Play Therapy Supervision; Utilizing Therapeutic Stories; Play Therapy In The School Setting; Sandtray In The School Se...

07/14/2025

Do you ❤sandtray but aren't quite sure you are brave enough to try it with client ages 0-5 in the playroom? Join us to learn effective strategies for engaging early childhood clients in play therapy, including limit setting, positive choices, redirecting and assertive communication while including caregivers actively in the therapeutic journey to emphasize the importance of fostering supportive caregiving practices.

Are you a play therapist often repeating the classic lines, “Sand stays in the sand tray,” “Sand is not for eating,” or “Sand is not for sprinkling in my hair”? If this sounds familiar, you are likely working with young clients ages 0-5 in the playroom. This workshop is for play therapis...

07/11/2025

If you have missed the start of a Certificate Program, here is a great way to get caught up with a LW Foundations of CCPT. You can also feel free to take this workshop to get 15 CE's that are APT and NBCC approved!

Thursday, July 24th & Friday, July 25th, 2025 Each day from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm CST Limited to 50 Participants 15 Non-Contact (Live Webinar) CE Hours. This is not a Recorded Workshop. APT Approved Provider 15-424 NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider #6774 Workshop Fee: $350 for professionals,....

07/11/2025

Sandtray lovers we know you are feeling the Sand Tray Vibes!!! Fully stocked in all sizes so order yours today.

Oatmeal color, super soft, tri-blend unisex t-shirt - Sandtray Vibes multi-color graphic on the front.