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 children. 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

Level One Theraplay® & MIM is coming to Alabama! This training will build your skills in understanding strengths and nee...
02/21/2026

Level One Theraplay® & MIM is coming to Alabama!

This 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!

Registration and more information can be found at our website www.theraplay.org - click on calendar.

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

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

Join us for a Hybrid Level One Theraplay & MIM training happening across the United States. Hybrid trainings take place ...
02/19/2026

Join us for a Hybrid Level One Theraplay & MIM training happening across the United States. Hybrid trainings take place with a combination of virtual learning and just 2 days of in-person instruction.

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

Visit our website www.theraplay.org and click on calendar in the top toolbar for more information and to register.

Join us for a Hybrid (in-person and virtual), Level One Theraplay® & MIM training in St. Louis, MO. Virtual half days Ap...
02/17/2026

Join us for a Hybrid (in-person and virtual), Level One Theraplay® & MIM training in St. Louis, MO.

Virtual half days April 20-21 and 29-30, 2026
In-person full-days May 7-8, 2026. This training is hosted by

Our Level One Theraplay(R) and 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!

Registration and more information can be found under upcoming trainings at the linktree in our about section here on Facebook or by going to our website www.theraplay.org and selecting calendar in our top toolbar.

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

Join us at a Level One Theraplay & MIM training and bring joy and connection to the families you work with. Our training...
02/16/2026

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 linktree listed in our about section here on Facebook or visit our website www.theraplay.org and click on calendar in the top toolbar.

Have questions before you register? Join us at a fun, free 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar. Details at the linktree in our about us section. New dates coming soon.

Theraplay training should be taken in the country in which you live and practice. Don't see your country listed here? Reach out to your in-country affiliate for training opportunities near you.

Join us at a Level One Theraplay & MIM training and bring joy and connection to the families you work with. Our training...
02/16/2026

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 linktree listed in our about section here on Facebook or visit our website www.theraplay.org and click on calendar in the top toolbar.

Have questions before you register? Join us at a fun, free 30-minute "What is Theraplay?" webinar. Details at the linktree in our about us section. New dates coming soon.

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

02/13/2026

Want to learn more, join us for a fun, free "What is Theraplay?" session. Registration available at www.theraplay.org - select calendar in the top toolbar and choose "What is Theraplay?" from the drop down menu. Additional dates will be posted next week!

Theraplay isn’t just about helping the child — it’s about nurturing the connection between parent and child. In every se...
02/08/2026

Theraplay isn’t just about helping the child — it’s about nurturing the connection between parent and child. In every session, caregivers are active participants, building warmth, trust, and joy together through playful, engaging interactions.

Want to learn more, join us for a fun, free "What is Theraplay?" session. Registration available at the linktree link in our about us section here on Facebook. New dates coming soon.

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736 N Western Avenue #142
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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