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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 trauma-informed crisis work and international post-disaster interventions.

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34 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
Join the International Conference Play is the Future in person or online! The event of the year 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.
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38 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 in Italy! A specialized program led by internationally renowned experts Isabella Cassina, Lisa Dion, Clair Mellenthin, and Claudio Mochi.
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67 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
Study Sandtray Therapy, an extremely effective Play Therapy methodology, from the comfort of your home or by the fascinating Adriatic Sea!
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98 days to the event
Fri, Sep 04
Sandtray Play Therapy & Expressive Arts Training
Sand Tray Training Institute
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Sep 04, 2026, 9:00 AM – Sep 05, 2026, 5:30 PM
Sand Tray Training Institute, 294 Mission Valley Rd, Corrales, NM 87048, USA
Join us at the renowned Sand Tray Training Institute of New Mexico and earn 12 Contact CE Hours with Isabella Cassina, MA, Claudio Mochi, MA, RPT-S™, and Theresa Kestly, PhD, RPT-S™.
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556 days to the event
Sun, Dec 05
Retreat in Costa Rica Play Therapy and Expressive Arts
Costa Rica
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Dec 05, 2027, 9:00 AM – Dec 11, 2027, 6:00 PM
Costa Rica
A study retreat in the world of play therapy, expressive and creative arts presented by Isabella Cassina, Eliana Gil, Claudio Mochi and Sylvia Ketelhohn.
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Play Therapy Certifications

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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