2025 Annual Conference
September 10-12, 2025
Sheraton, West Des Moines, Iowa
Sueann Kenney-Noziska
Registration Open NOW!
IAPT Fall Conference-Thursday & Friday Full-Day Presentations
IAPT is pleased to welcome Sueann Kenney-Noziska as our presenter for our 2025 Annual Fall Conference. We will be offering two separate workshops on Thursday and Friday. Participants are able to register for one or both days.
- Thursday: Integrative Play Therapy for the Treatment of Childhood Abuse and Trauma (6 hours)
- Friday: Childhood Sexual Abuse & Sexual Victimization: Clinical Foundations & Play Therapy (6 hours)
More information on the Thursday and Friday presentations can be found HERE.
IAPT Fall Pre-Conference Wednesday Workshop
IAPT offers a Wednesday night workshop (5:00-8:00 p.m.) before our annual conference, offering Supervision (odd years) and Ethics (even years) on an alternating basis.
IAPT is pleased to welcome Sueann Kenney-Noziska, also as our presenter for our 2025 Fall Conference Wednesday Supervision Workshop, entitled: Playful Trauma-Informed Supervision: Expressive Approaches in Play Therapy Supervision (3 hours)
More information on the Wednesday Night Workshop can be found HERE.
Conference Registration Fees
We offer online registration only.
| Registration | APT Member | Nonmember | Student |
| Both Full Days | $285 | $340 | $120 |
| Thursday Only | $195 | $240 | $70 |
| Friday Only | $195 | $240 | $70 |
| Wed. Workshop | +$105 | +$120 | +$35 |
Conference Schedule
| Thursday Agenda | |
| 8:00-8:30 | Registration |
| 8:30-10:00 | Presentation |
| 10:00-10:30 | BREAK |
| 10:30-12:00 | Presentation |
| 12:00-1:00 | LUNCH |
| 1:00-2:30 | Presentation |
| 2:30-3:00 | BREAK |
| 3:00-4:30 | Presentation |
| 4:45-5:45 | IAPT Board Meeting-Open to All |
| Friday Agenda | |
| 8:00-8:30 | Registration |
| 8:30-10:00 | Presentation |
| 10:00-10:15 | BREAK |
| 10:15-12:00 | Presentation |
| 12:00-1:15 | LUNCH & AWARDS CEREMONY |
| 1:15-2:45 | Presentation |
| 2:45-3:00 | BREAK |
| 3:00-4:15 | Presentation |
Additional Conference Information
- Location: The conference will be held at the Sheraton in West Des Moines, IA. The temperature of the room varies, so please bring a sweater or jacket.
- Food: Food will be provided throughout the conference- more details coming soon!
- Lodging: A block of rooms has been reserved for conference participants at the Sheraton. You may make your reservation by visiting: Book your group rate for Iowa Association for Play Therapy Conference 2025.
- Group rate is only available until 8/17/25
- Participants are responsible for obtaining their own lodging.
- Loot: Participants will be entered automatically for the prize drawings. You MUST be present to win!
- Handouts: Presentation handouts will made available as provided.
- Purpose & Intended Audience: Full day presentations will focus on play therapy theory & techniques which play therapists, social workers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, family therapists, & child psychologists will find useful in their work with children, adolescents, and families.
- Statement of Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest: Neither IAPT, nor the presenters, have any conflicts of interest to declare.
- Non-Discrimination Statement: The Iowa Association for Play Therapy prohibits discrimination in educational programs, and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The IAPT also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to training facilities.
- Vendors & Exhibitors: IAPT is fortunate to have a number of vendors and exhibitors available during our conference. A full list will be available on the conference website. Be sure to check them out.
- Raffle: Information provided soon!
- Continuing Education Credits: Each full day presentation is approved for 6.0 contact hours for the following CE types. Please reference your particular licensure requirements to determine if the program will meet your profession’s guidelines for continuing education credits for both full day workshops. Play therapy credit will not be awarded to non-mental health professionals. Certificates of attendance will be provided for a record of CE’s at no charge. We will not be providing CE certificates.
- APT Approved Provider 07-195 (Association for Play Therapy)
- Self-Evaluation/Self-Report Programs (Social Work, Psychology, Etc.)
- Photo & Video Release: As a result of your registration for the conference, you hereby consent to being photographed, videotaped, or audio-taped, by IAPT in connection with the event; provided, however, IAPT has authority to use or reproduce such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings for IAPT educational or promotional purposes only. You understand that IAPT will not distribute such photographs, video recordings, or audio recordings for any other purpose without your further written consent and agreement. Any unauthorized reproduction, dissemination, or use of video, photography, and/or audio associated with this event is strictly prohibited.
- Cancellation Policy: Requests for refunds must be made via email to board@iowaa4pt.org and received on or before August 12. There is a $20 administrative fee for refunds. No refunds or cancellations will be accepted after the deadline.
Questions? Email the board at board@iowaa4pt.org