Welcome to the Institute for Play Therapy (IPT)

We provide interactive, small-group play therapy seminars designed to strengthen professional skills. Workshops offer 6 contact continuing education hours. Join us to expand your practice, connect with peers, and grow in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Mission

The mission of the Institute for Play Therapy (IPT) is to offer quality play therapy training to professionals in the community and to encourage play therapy networking, research, and resources.

Our goal in providing play therapy education is to enrich and challenge each participant’s knowledge, skills, and practice. The seminars are conducted in small groups to facilitate discussion and provide opportunities for experiential work. We remain committed to supporting various populations in the workshops we offer and in our group of IPT facilitators and invited guest presenters.

Introducing Andrew


Association for Play Therapy Approved Provider

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The Texas State University Institute for Play Therapy, located in San Marcos, TX, is approved to offer continuing education through the Association for Play Therapy (APT Approved Provider #12-336). The Institute for Play Therapy maintains responsibility for the program

The Importance of Play Therapy featuring Dr. Linda Homeyer