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Queensland Institute of Play Therapy

The Queensland Institute of Play Therapy is an insitute providing clinical training in Play Therapy

16/11/2025

We're incredibly proud to share this review from our scholarship recipient, Lauren! It’s what QIPT is all about: combining theory, creativity, and evidence-based practice to create an insightful and healing experience.

Lauren especially enjoyed exploring the creative use of puppets and music and the deep dive into trauma and neurodivergence with practical strategies. We love seeing her passion for providing effective therapy to children ignited even further! 🔥

12/11/2025

Happy World Kindness Day! Kindness is a powerful tool for regulation and connection. We believe that operating with compassion—toward our clients and ourselves—is fundamental to providing effective therapy. Be kind to yourself today

11/11/2025

Ready to take your clinical skills to the next level? The Queensland Institute of Play Therapy (QIPT), hosted by Sarah Harwood, is presenting our advanced workshop focusing on the cutting-edge integration of Interoception and Neuroscience in Play Therapy!

This is your essential chance to delve into the biological and felt experience of the body and mind, giving you powerful new ways to facilitate deep healing in your clients.

Featuring World-Class Experts:
💥 Day 2 Spotlight: We're thrilled to welcome internationally renowned expert Lisa Dion for three hours of transformative presentation!

💥 Day 3 Spotlight: Don't miss three dedicated hours with the insightful Clair Mellenthin!

Workshop Details:
Dates: December 2 - 4, 2025

Format: Hybrid (Attend online or join us in-person!)

Head to our website to secure your spot today!

10/11/2025

Lest we forget. 🕊️

Remembering and honouring the Anzacs. Today, we reflect on their courage and sacrifice.

04/11/2025

Dive into the world of Sand Play! 🏖️ This modality is powerful for non-verbal expression. By creating miniature worlds in the sand tray, children gain distance and control over their inner conflicts. It allows the unconscious to become conscious, one tiny figure at a time. A key tool in trauma work!

03/11/2025

At QIPT we firmly believe in the power of unscripted exploration. Carl Jung perfectly captured this idea:

"The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct." — Carl Jung

Play is not just a way for children to cope; it is the fundamental, creative engine that drives problem-solving and emotional processing. It allows children to safely explore, imagine, and spontaneously create new solutions for their inner world.

We are passionate about play therapy, to find out more head to our website.

02/11/2025

Ready to take your clinical skills to the next level? Hosted by Sarah Harwood QIPT will be presenting our advanced workshop focusing on the cutting-edge integration of Interoception and Neuroscience in Play Therapy!

This is your chance to delve into the biological and felt experience of the body and mind, giving you powerful new ways to facilitate healing.

Featuring World-Class Presenters:

💥 Day 2 Spotlight: We're thrilled to welcome internationally renowned expert Lisa Dion for three hours of transformative presentation!

💥 Day 3 Spotlight: Don't miss three dedicated hours with the insightful Clair Mellenthin!

Workshop Details:
Dates: December 2 - 4, 2025

Format: Hybrid - online and in-person

Head to our website to secure your spot!

31/10/2025

Happy Halloween! 👻 This day is a perfect example of symbolic play in action! We teach that the roles and costumes children adopt can provide deep insights into their inner world. Encourage and observe the narratives today!

30/10/2025

Day for Daniel - Standing for Child Safety 🔴

Today and everyday, at Queensland Institute of Play Therapy, child safety is at the heart of everything we do.

Today, we proudly wear red to honour Daniel Morcombe and raise awareness about child protection. Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and heard, and we are committed to promoting a world where their well-being comes first.

Together, let’s continue the conversation around child safety and work towards creating a safer future for all children.

27/10/2025

"Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning." — Fred Rogers

This quote perfectly captures the therapeutic power of play! In our safe, supportive environment, children get to actively practice crucial life skills:

🌻 Emotional Regulation
🌻 Social Negotiation
🌻 Conflict Resolution

Play is the language of mastery. It’s where learning becomes tangible and internalized.

26/10/2025

📓 We Practice What We Preach at QIPT 🖊️

At the Queensland Institute of Play Therapy, we know the power of journaling and reflection in personal and professional growth. It’s not just something we teach—it's something we do. Regular reflection helps us stay grounded, focused, and always improving our practice.
Whether you're a therapist or simply seeking growth, take a moment to pause, reflect, and write.

Head to our website to learn about our upcoming workshops.

22/10/2025

On World Teacher day we would like to acknowledge that teachers are on the front lines, supporting children's well-being every day. By understanding the principles of play and attachment, therapists and teachers can collaborate more effectively to foster a child's success.

Thank you to all the dedicated teachers! Your work is essential to student well-being.

Address

31 Lancaster Street, Coorparoo
Brisbane, QLD
4151

Telephone

+61490232773

Website

https://qipt.com.au/

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