A very warm welcome to the Irish Play Therapy Community Association. We are a community of Play Therapists that fosters compassion, kindness, understanding and support. The main aim of the Association is to nurture and develop high standards of practice so children and families get the best possible service.
We are also resource for parents/carers who wish to learn more about Play Therapy and to locate a Play Therapist in their area.
We are very excited to host Lisa Dion in Dunboyne Castle this June and would love to see you there.
The Irish Play Therapy Community Association began in 2020 and was officially formed in 2021.
Our vision as an organisation is to bring together Play Therapists in Ireland who are working within an Irish context. The Association extends to members, respect for their individuality, creativity and innovation, along with openness and kindness.
The main aim of the Association is to nurture and develop high standards of practice, available to both students and Certified Play Therapists. If you are in the process of seeking accreditation with your training bodies, you are encouraged to continue this process. As part of maintaining similar professional standards like other Play Therapy organisations, you are expected to fulfil Garda vetting, C.P.D.and Supervision requirements.
Be part of a community led by a board of long-standing experienced professional Play Therapists based in Ireland. A support network dedicated to helping Play Therapists with their profession and upholding high standards of practice.
We want to help build connections with other play therapist professionals based in Ireland. We support our members with easy to access services and events.
Above all, we treat everyone with respect, compassion and kindness.
We want to help build connections with other play therapist professionals based in Ireland. We support our members with easy to access services and events.
Above all, we treat everyone with respect, compassion and kindness.
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