APT Approved Provider #07-195
Approved Provider status is granted by the Association for Play Therapy; this allows registrants to earn credit at IAPT programs towards their Registered Play Therapist™, School Based- Registered Play Therapist™, or Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™ credentials.
Upcoming IAPT Workshops
GENDER DIVERSITY IN PLAY THERAPY
Jessamy Whitsitt, LMFT RPT™ & Dr. Kate Sharp, PhD, LICSW, CMHS, CST, RPT-S™
June 19th, 2026
12:30pm – 1:45pm CST
Virtual Event
Please join us for this 75 minute virtual presentation with Q&A discussion about Gender Diversity in Play Therapy and how to navigate supporting both clients and guardians through a harm reduction lens. We will be covering APT’s Play Therapy Best Practices (2025) guidance and current state and ethical requirements for licensed therapists. You will be eligible for 1 non-contact APT CE credit for attending this presentation.
REGISTER HERE
IAPT and LEAPT are Co-Sponsoring:
SAND TRAY PLAY THERAPY FUNDAMENTALS FROM AN ADLERIAN PERSPECTIVE
Nikki Pauli, LMHC, NCC, RPT-S™, C-AdPT
June 25th & 26th, 2026
9am – 4:30pm CST
The Wellness Collective, Cedar Rapids, IA
Who hasn’t loved playing in the sand? Get ready to tap into that same sense of curiosity and creativity in this lively, hands-on workshop! Together, we’ll explore the foundations of sand tray play therapy—from selecting meaningful figures to uncovering the stories hidden within each tray.
On day one, we’ll dig into the essentials: the history of sand tray therapy, different types of trays, and how to begin interpreting what unfolds in the sand. Day two builds on that foundation with a deeper dive into sand tray play therapy through an Adlerian lens.
Come ready to play, create, and discover—this powerful healing approach is best learned by experiencing it for yourself. Expect insight, connection, and plenty of moments of fun along the way!
REGISTER HERE
2026 Annual Fall Conference
IAPT’s Annual Fall Conference 2026 will be held in Cedar Rapids, IA, September 16-19th featuring workshops presented by Marshall Lyles. More information coming soon!
2027 Spring One-Day Conference
The 2027 Spring Conference will be held in Cedar Falls, IA on April 23, 2027. Stay tuned for more information!
2027 Annual Fall Conference
IAPT’s Annual Fall Conference 2027 will be held in Des Moines, IA. Check back for more information!