Queensland Institute of Play Therapy

QIPT is on a mission to raise the standard of Play Therapy in Queensland and across Australia.

A comprehensive Play Therapy curriculum

  • Workshop 1: An Introduction to Play Therapy

    Begin with the fundamentals of Play Therapy. Learn what it is, why it works, and the basic skills you need to get going.

  • Workshop 2: A Way of Being

    Dive deep into Play Therapy. Learn about the neurobiology of play and trauma. Understand the core concept of Attachment. Begin to look at advanced Play Therapy techniques.

  • Workshop 3: The Tricky Bits

    Learn how to deal with the hard stuff about Play Therapy: transference & counter-transference, ethics, divorced parents, terminations, and more.

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Testimonials

  • Sarah was amazing, her passion and knowledge created an engaging workshop and learning environment. I highly recommend training with QIPT.

    Zarli

  • The QIPT training has been so valuable in supporting my understanding and growth in becoming a play therapist. I have learned a lot from this inspiring course and would highly recommend it to anyone interested in working with children.

    Shaye

  • I recently completed training with QIPT, and it was fantastic. I have completed training in various treatment modalities as a psychologist, but this training has had a huge impact on my work as a therapist.

    Bryony

  • Highly recommend Play Therapy training with QIPT. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable, approachable and creates a very warm and welcoming atmosphere.

    Natasha

  • Would very much recommend training through QIPT. Sarah is very knowledgeable and engaging not only did I feel I grew so much professionally but also grew personally. I was very grateful to have Sarah's guidance and expertise.

    Joss

  • The workshop was incredibly insightful and provided me the introduction needed to move towards being a certified Play Therapist.

    Karol

  • Lots of heart has been put into these workshops and you can tell from the quality and the passion that Sarah and her team exudes. I have definitely found my village here.

    Jessica

  • My initial expectations of QIPT was a course in tools and strategies for play therapy, but the course was MUCH more than that - with a focus on the importance of relationships. That, first and foremost, nurturing a healthy relationship with myself was fundamental to my practice.

    Laurinda