The Theraplay Institute

03/15/2026

Today we celebrate an extraordinary milestone—100 years of Phyllis Booth 🎉

Phyllis, a founder of Theraplay®, transformed the field of child and family therapy through her pioneering work in attachment, playful engagement, and the healing power of connection. Because of her vision, children and caregivers around the world experience relationships that help them feel safe, seen, and secure.

Join us in honoring her remarkable legacy by visiting our special 100th birthday tribute page at www.theraplay.org/phyllis100

03/12/2026

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 bio 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 at the link in our bio.

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

03/09/2026

One week until we celebrate an incredible milestone…

On March 15th, Phyllis Booth—a founder of Theraplay®—turns 100. Her vision of healing through playful, attuned connection has shaped generations of clinicians and strengthened countless caregiver-child relationships around the world.

As we count down to this special day, we invite you to reflect on the ways her work has touched your practice, your clients, and your community.

Visit our website www.theraplay.org - click on the top toolbar to leave a birthday note for Phyllis or to see how you can help us celebrate!

03/07/2026

Are you new to Theraplay? Interested in utilizing this impactful tool with your clients? Check out our training calendar at www.theraplay.org (click on calendar in the top toolbar) to find a Theraplay training happening near you.

No training near you? Consider hosting. It's free to host and one complimentary training is made available to our host or their organization. You provide the venue and help us share the training information with your local professional community. Interested? Contact us at info@theraplay.org for more information.

03/05/2026

Theraplay® is coming to Houston, Texas!

Join us in June 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 SOON - 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 in our about us section here on Facebook or click on calendar in the top toolbar of our website www.theraplay.org.

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?" linktree in our about us section.

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

03/03/2026

03/01/2026

Michiganders! Theraplay® is coming to you!!

Join us in May 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!

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 in our about us section here on Facebook or click on calendar in the top toolbar of our website www.theraplay.org.

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?" linktree in our bio.

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

02/26/2026

Theraplay® is coming to New York!

Join us in April 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!

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 in our about us section here on Facebook.

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 in our about us section.

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

02/24/2026

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.

For more information or to register visit www.theraplay.org and select calendar from the top toolbar. Use the dropdown menu to search for Group trainings.

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!

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.