The Theraplay Institute
The Theraplay Institute has been the international guardian for Theraplay since 1971, and a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation since 1995.
They are all about “building better relationships” - family relationships through Theraplay treatment, classroom relationships through Sunshine Circles, community relationships through their professional networking and educational services program, international relationships through their chartered affiliates in Finland and their international associations in many other countries.
The Theraplay Institute is:
• An international training institute, providing training for mental health professionals, parents and teachers, both locally and off-site around the world
• A provider of top-notch clinical supervision for Theraplay trainees
• The only organization that certifies Theraplay practitioners, trainers, and supervisors
• A Theraplay treatment center in Evanston, IL (Chicago, IL)
• A Theraplay research clearinghouse and technical support resource
• An information resource center with an on-line therapist referral directory, library of publications and media resource center of books and videos
• A sponsor of professional networking groups such as Attachment Matters
Mission:
The Theraplay Institute facilitates child and family emotional well-being by maintaining global standards for the practice of Theraplay through professional certification and development, engagement, and education in Theraplay.