Illinois Association for Play Therapy

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

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As we highlight this important topic, we honor Carmen's legacy, advocacy, and lasting contributions to the play therapy community following her passing last year. APT Members, visit the Play Therapy Forums for the promo code. Need assistance? Email [email protected]

06/05/2026

Missed Part 1? No problem!

We'll start with foundational concepts before moving into more advanced sandtray techniques and applications. Whether you're newer to sandtray or looking to deepen your skills, you'll leave with practical tools you can use right away.

Join us in Southern Illinois for an intermediate sandtray workshop advancing symbolic analysis and play therapy integration.

05/29/2026

Southern Illinois - join us for our next training on July 11th! Space is limited!

Join us in Southern Illinois for an intermediate sandtray workshop advancing symbolic analysis and play therapy integration.

05/26/2026

The Illinois APT board is looking for a Student Ambassador! This is a non-elected (board appointed) one-year volunteer position, and will support the board with various tasks throughout the year.

- Must be a current graduate student in Illinois!
- Complete the interest form in the comments by May 31st!

05/22/2026

We would LOVE for you to join us on the board! Nominations are due by May 31st and the election will be held mid-June. Members: look in your email for more information coming soon from our IL President!

05/13/2026

This is a great opportunity to get involved in APT and attend the annual conference!

APT welcomes volunteer applications for the Annual APT International Conference! Volunteers play an important role in supporting conference activities while gaining valuable experience and connecting with professionals in the field.

05/04/2026

Congrats to Kelly!

Kelly C. Baas, MA, LCPC, RPT, Chicago, Illinois

05/01/2026

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With 35 Gold Branches this year, we’re celebrating a record-breaking level of excellence! Branches achieve Gold Branch status by exceeding the minimum branch requirements to maintain Branch Charter Compliance. Congratulations, and thank you!

04/20/2026

I may have enough aloe for everyone in IL. If you don’t have a plant to exchange and want a plant or just want to just come hang out, please come.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/Ko2r9RvCt2PScPE88