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Building strong families and emotionally healthy children and adults through Theraplay training, treatment, advocacy, and research


The Theraplay® Institute is an international not-for-profit organization with headquarters in the Chicago area. Each year we train hundreds of mental health professionals around the world in the Theraplay method.  We set and maintain standards for Theraplay treatment, and through ownership of the service mark "Theraplay®", insure that children being treated by a Theraplay therapist are receiving only high-quality care incorporating genuine Theraplay techniques.  For more information click here.


Now Available!





An Introduction to Theraplay 
(Color, Multi-DVD Set)  (2009) 		Reactive Attachment Disorder and Play Therapy
 

Theraplay: Helping Parents and
Children Build Better Relationships
 Through Attachment Based Play,
 Third Edition  (2010)






adoption-related issues


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Please contribute to our training scholarship program with your donation in any amount. Select this link or send your donation to the address below.  Thank you.


Learn how to run a different kind of play group...a Theraplay Group!

Saturday, March 20, 2010 (previous Theraplay training not required)
Chicago, Illinois

Introductory Theraplay & MIM

Newcastle, UK    March 8-11, 2010 (Contact us for more information)
Chicago, IL         March 16-19, 2010
Cedar Rapids, IA  April 15-16 AND April 22-23, 2010
Corby, UK          May 10-14, 2010 (Contact us for more information)
London, UK        June 7-11, 2010 (Contact us for more information)
Chicago, IL         July 20-23, 2010
Helena, MT         August 10-13, 2010 (Just added!)

For further details, on-line registration, and a complete listing of upcoming training, please visit our Training Schedule.


The Theraplay Institute has partnered with the Play Therapy Certificate Program at MidAmerica Nazarene University in Olathe, Kansas, to offer certification track Introductory Theraplay & MIM training for students enrolled in this program.  The course will be taught by a certified Theraplay trainer, and graduates will be entered into our database and eligible to enter the Theraplay supervision practicum.

The program at MNU, is one of six recognized and approved by the Association for Play Therapy.  Students in the program already hold a masters degree and licensing in a mental health field.  For more information:  www.mnu.edu/playtherapy.

Supervision
  Chicago Supervision Groups now being offered.  For details, click here*.
  Theraplay Practitioner Levels 1 and 2 status now offered. For details, click here*.

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