IAPT is excited to present our annual one-day spring conference to provide more learning opportunities to our play therapy community.

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.

2026 Spring Conference

Friday, April 17th, 2026

8:30am to 4:45pm

Rhythm City Resort and Casino

Davenport, IA

REGISTRATION OPENING IN FEBRUARY

IAPT is excited to hold our 5th annual Spring Conference. Feedback from conference attendees has shown a desire for a broader range of training options, which we have incorporated into this day. In order to better accommodate our members’ needs, the spring conference will be held in different locations around the state each year. We are happy to be meeting in Davenport for 2026.

MORNING KEYNOTE SESSION (8:30am-11:30am)

What You Oughta Know About Attachment: Exploring Connection, Separation, and Repair in Play Therapy presented by Jen Alexander, M.A., NCC, SB-RPT

LUNCH BREAK (11:30am-12:30pm)

Buffet lunch provided on-site/included with registration

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS #1 (12:30pm -2:30pm)

AFTERNOON BREAKOUT SESSIONS #2 (2:45pm- 4:45pm)