Play Is the Future 2027: International Play Therapy Conference

Join Play Is the Future, the annual international conference dedicated to play therapy, expressive arts therapy, psychosocial and trauma-informed care, and innovative community-based approaches to mental health, bringing together professionals from around the world.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Students, professionals, and researchers in mental health, education, rehabilitation, healthcare, and social work, working with individuals of all ages. All presentations are in English.

COSTS & DISCOUNTS

The registration fee includes:

• 18 hours of conference sessions

• Post-test and CE hours

• Certificate of attendance

• 3 nights of shared accommodation

• meals (including 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 1 dinner)

Professionals

✅ Before January 31, 2027:

• On-site training, double room & board = € 650

• Online training = € 250

After January 31, 2027:

• On-site training, double room & board = € 750

• Online training = € 300

Students & Groups

✅ Before January 31, 2027:

• On-site training, double room & board = € 600

• Online training = € 200

After January 31, 2027:

• On-site training, double room & board = € 650

• Online training = € 250

Volunteers

• On-site training, double room & board = € 450

2 volunteers to help with meal arrangements (breakfast, coffee breaks, and lunch).

2 volunteers to help with technology and technical support.

HOW TO ENROLL IN TWO EASY STEPS

• Send an email to info@play-therapy.ch and let us know whether:

  
  

  • you would like to attend in-person or online

  • you have any dietary restrictions

  • you are a professional, student or group

  • you can also apply as a volunteer

• Pay the registration fee of € 250 (included in the total amount indicated above!).

BANK REFERENCES & PAYPAL

International Academy for Play Therapy, Via Capèss 18, 6719 Aquila, Switzerland.

IBAN: CH34 0900 0000 9122 4447 3 • BIC (SWIFT-Code): POFICHBEXXX. 

Bank name and address: PostFinance SA, Mingerstrasse 20, 3030 Bern, Switzerland.

Subject: “Conference 2027.” Any transfer fees must be borne by the payer.

CREDENTIALS (APT & APTI)

The number of Contact and Non-Contact CE Hours (TBD) contributes to obtaining or renewing Registered Play Therapist credentials. APT credits are awarded to mental health professionals only. APTI credits are awarded to mental health, educational, rehabilitation, health, and social work professionals.

SPEAKERS

Stay tuned — our international speakers will be announced soon!

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