Children speak through play.
This course shows you how to listen.
Children often cannot explain their fears, grief, or anxiety with words. They express it through play.
In this immersive clinical training, you will learn the essential play therapy skills that help clinicians understand children’s inner worlds and respond in ways that support healing, regulation, and connection.
Taught by Registered Play Therapists & Child Psychologists with 30 years of combined play therapy experience — this course will make you feel confident in navigating the ambiguity of play therapy; and and help you know what to notice, what to say, and how to respond with therapeutic intention!
You didn’t become a therapist just to get through sessions. You became a therapist because you wanted to make a difference in children’s lives.
But working with children can be complex. There are moments when you wonder what to say, which intervention to use, or whether you’re truly reaching the child in front of you.
Great therapists never stop learning. And you shouldn’t have to do it alone.
With ICP’s Professional Membership, your learning doesn’t end with Introduction to Play Therapy. It becomes the beginning of a much bigger journey.
✔️ Introduction to Play Therapy Fundamentals included
✔️ 30+ accredited mental health and play therapy courses
✔️ 50+ expert masterclasses
✔️ Practical interventions, scripts, workbooks and clinical resources
✔️ Live workshops and ongoing professional learning
Children don’t always talk about their struggles- but they will play them out. Learn how to respond with confidence.
Registered Psychologists, Registered Play Therapists, Award Winning Authors & Podcast Hosts
With backgrounds in education and clinical practice, they specialize in supporting children and families through an attachment-based and neurobiological approach to mental health. Through their teaching, writing, and workshops, Tammy and Tania help parents and professionals better understand children’s emotional worlds and develop practical strategies that foster connection, resilience, and healing.
Together, Tammy and Tania are passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world parenting. Through their work at ICP, they’ve reached hundreds of thousands of people globally—bringing compassionate, science-backed resources to those raising and supporting children.
Handouts for your review, and an electronic certificate outlining APT non-contact hours will be granted after the training and the final quiz is successfully completed. Final quiz must have a minimum passing park of 75% in order to be considered a passing grade.
This program is intended for mental health professionals and graduate students in a mental health field. Participants are responsible for confirming that the program meets the continuing education and credentialing requirements of their applicable professional or regulatory body.
This training is ideal for professionals who work with children, including:
Psychologists and therapists
Counsellors and social workers
School-based mental health professionals
Occupational therapists
Play therapists in training
Anyone supporting children with emotional or behavioural needs
Online via: Learning Portal on Institute of Child Psychology website.
Delivery Format: Pre-Recorded / Self-Paced Online Home Study
Refunds are NOT permitted for this course. All purchases/courses are FINAL SALE. Form more information , and to read our full policy, please visit our website here.
Association for Play Therapy: 10.0 non-contact hours (APT Provider #21-634)
The Institute of Child Psychology is an APT Approved Provider #21-634. This training provides 10.0 APT Non-Contact Continuing Education Hours. Participants must complete the training requirements and successfully complete the post-test to receive an APT certificate of attendance.
This is a certified course through the Association for Play Therapy (APT) and the Institute of Child Psychology is an approved provider with APT; only registrants who are mental health professionals or graduate students in the mental health field should be taking this course.
APT Only accepts professionals in the field of mental health as eligible to continue with their certification towards becoming a play therapist. It is the participants responsibility to ensure they are eligible: https://a4pt.site-ym.com/page/
Institute of Child Psychology
4810 50th Ave Ste 100, Leduc, AB T9E 1A1
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Technology Requirements: Participants require a reliable internet connection and an internet-enabled device capable of accessing the online learning platform and streaming video content.
Participants who require an accommodation to access or participate in this program may contact support@
For more information and to read our full policy, please visit our website here.
You’re investing in becoming a more confident, effective therapist. Why stop at one course?
With ICP Professional Membership, you’ll unlock [current_page_title] plus an entire library of expert-led training, practical clinical tools, and ongoing professional learning.
Because the children you support deserve your best- and your growth matters, too.
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