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to the INA International Academy for Play Therapy based in Switzerland

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Learn how the transformative and healing power of play, play therapy and expressive arts can be applied in international crisis work.

Free Resources

171 days to the event
Sat, May 16
Child-Centered Play Therapy Training in Croatia
Rijeka, Croatia
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May 16, 2026, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Rijeka, Croatia
Earn 36 CE Hours (APT #20-602 and APTI #15-001) by studying one of the longest-running, most effective and most frequently used forms of Play Therapy 3 days online and 3 days in a fascinating country! A training program presented by Claudio Mochi and Isabella Cassina.
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218 days to the event
Thu, Jul 02
International Conference Play is the Future 2026
Ostello al Deserto
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Jul 02, 2026, 9:30 AM GMT+2 – Jul 04, 2026, 5:00 AM GMT+2
Ostello al Deserto, Via al Deserto, 2, 23022 Chiavenna SO, Italy
An event that gathers international experts, practitioners, and researchers to exchange knowledge and good practices in the fields of play and expressive therapies, psychosocial interventions and projects. Join us in person or online!!!
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222 days to the event
Mon, Jul 06
Certification in Crisis Play Therapy Level I
Ostello al Deserto
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Jul 06, 2026, 9:00 AM – Jul 12, 2026, 4:30 PM
Ostello al Deserto, Via al Deserto, 2, 23022 Chiavenna SO, Italy
Embark on the new and exclusive Crisis Play Therapy Certification, July 6-12, 2026, in Italy! A specialized program led by internationally renowned experts Isabella Cassina, Lisa Dion, Clair Mellenthin, and Claudio Mochi.
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251 days to the event
Tue, Aug 04
Sandtray Therapy Summer School Online & Croatia
Rijeka, Croatia
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Aug 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – Aug 09, 2026, 5:00 PM
Rijeka, Croatia
Earn 36 Contact or Non-Contact CE Hours (APT #20-602 and APTI #15-001) by studying Sandtray Therapy, an extremely effective Play Therapy methodology, from the comfort of your home or by the fascinating Adriatic Sea!
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373 days to the event
Fri, Dec 04
Retreat in Costa Rica Play Therapy and Expressive Arts
Costa Rica
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Dec 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – Dec 12, 2026, 6:00 PM
Costa Rica
Earn 32 CE Hours (APT #20-602 and APTI #15-001) by immersing yourself in the world of play, art and creative expression. A training program presented by Isabella Cassina (Switzerland), Eliana Gil (USA), Claudio Mochi (Italy) and Sylvia Ketelhohn (Costa Rica).
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Certification

As an Approved Provider of Play Therapy Continuing Education (APT & APTI), participation in Academy trainings counts toward CE Credit Hours that are required for earning or renewing Play Therapy and Therapeutic Play credentials. Explore the brand-new Certification in Crisis Play Therapy as well!

Crisis Play Therapy

Services

The Academy offers high-level specialized consultancy, training and projects in the areas of play therapy, therapeutic play, and expressive arts therapy with a focus on interventions in crisis and trauma work.

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