Heartland Play Therapy Institute, Inc.

03/02/2026

If you have been wanting to take Theraplay level 1, here is your sign to register and get $100 off!!!!

Level One training prepares participants to begin using Theraplay® Informed Practice in their work. Workshop participants will process through the Theraplay® protocol by examining the principles of attachment theory on an intellectual and experiential level, The Four Dimensions of Theraplay®, and...

03/01/2026

Board games teach essential life skills, including strategic thinking, emotional regulation (handling winning/losing), and social cooperation. They foster patience, critical thinking, and financial literacy, while providing a low-stakes environment to learn from failure, improve communication, and build resilience.

If you are thinking about incorporating them into your playroom, we think it is a great idea! Join us March 9th to learn how to incorporate them into your goals and treatment plans.

This 3-hour play therapy workshop is dedicated to preparing workshop participants to utilize structured games in the playroom with a variety of client needs and diagnoses. This experiential workshop will provide a history of using games in play therapy both formally and informally, as well as allow....

02/27/2026

If you have been waiting to take Theraplay level 1, this is your sign to get registered and save $100 for early bird pricing!

Level One training prepares participants to begin using Theraplay® Informed Practice in their work. Workshop participants will process through the Theraplay® protocol by examining the principles of attachment theory on an intellectual and experiential level, The Four Dimensions of Theraplay®, and...

02/26/2026

We have recently been made aware that we are not receiving messages via our website. Unfortunately we are not sure how long this has been an issue. We are working with tech to fix this but PLEASE know if you or someone you know has reached out via our website we are not trying to ignore you!!!! PLEASE reach out to us at heartlandpti@gmail.com and we will do out best to respond ASAP!

02/26/2026

Join us in just ONE week to start your journey in becoming a RPT in St. Louis. Our certificate program covers APT's requirements for coursework (one of the 3 requirements to become a RPT). If you already have some coursework, we can customize a plan for you! Complete a free application today!

Heartland Play Therapy Certificate Program Class times: 1:00 to 9:00 pm, Saturday 8:30am to 6:00 pm Fundamentals of Play Therapy October 19-20, 2018 Theories of Play Therapy November 9-10, 2018 Special Topics in Play Therapy: Attachment December 7-8, 2018 Special Topics in Play Therapy: Assessment,....

02/25/2026

Are you looking for creative ways to connect with your clients? The global board game market is a rapidly growing industry, valued at approximately $11.88 billion in 2022. Join us March 9th to learn how to effectively integrate them into your playroom.

This 3-hour play therapy workshop is dedicated to preparing workshop participants to utilize structured games in the playroom with a variety of client needs and diagnoses. This experiential workshop will provide a history of using games in play therapy both formally and informally, as well as allow....

02/24/2026

From the Midwest to Maine: We Have a Program For You! Listed below are our current sites and start dates for 2026.

St. Louis Class 77 on March 5-6, 2026
New England Class 78 on March 12-13, 2026
Wichita Class 80 on April 30-May 1, 2026
Omaha Class 81 on June 11-12, 2026
Kansas City Class 82 on August 6-7, 2026
Des Moines Class 83 on September 3-4, 2026
Arkansas Class 84 on November 5-6, 2026

Check out the locations and full schedules below! Remember we can always customize a plan for you as well.

Heartland Play offers a Play Therapy Certificate Program that provides 150 hours of play therapy training (structured in 10 fifteen-hour workshops). Workshops are scheduled two weekdays a month, and workshops meet Thursday from 12:30 to 8:30 pm & Friday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

02/24/2026

Did you know we have recorded workshops? Once you have purchased the recording you get to decide when/where/how you want to login and complete it! We are working on adding more. Feel free to check out what we have available so far!

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...

02/24/2026

If Attachment work is your home base, lights you up, gives you passion, you could talk about it all day....then we also know Theraplay is on your list of workshops to take! Let's get it on your calendar this summer and make it official.

Level One training prepares participants to begin using Theraplay® Informed Practice in their work. Workshop participants will process through the Theraplay® protocol by examining the principles of attachment theory on an intellectual and experiential level, The Four Dimensions of Theraplay®, and...

02/20/2026

What's coming up in March at our New England location at Heartland Play....

March 5-6th... 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...

02/20/2026

What's coming up in March at our St. Louis location at Heartland Play....

March 5-6th... 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...

02/20/2026

What's coming up in March at our OP, KS location at Heartland Play....

March 6th...The Power of PT in Schools
March 26th...Working with Suicidality in PT
March 26th....The Ethical Importance of Self-care

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...