Illinois Association for Play Therapy

07/12/2026

We had an incredible day of learning with Mandy at our second Southern Illinois training yesterday!

07/09/2026

🎉 The election results are in!

Please join us in congratulating our three newest ILAPT Board members: Brianne Daubenspeck, Jennifer Pfaff, and Jessica Bloom! We're so excited to welcome them to the board this August and can't wait to see all they'll bring to ILAPT.

A HUGE thank you to our outgoing board members - TJ Schoonover, Mandy Kellums Baraka, and Michelle-Ann Rhoden Neita. Your time, energy, and leadership have helped shape ILAPT in meaningful ways, and we're incredibly grateful for everything you've contributed.

Congratulations to our new board members! 💙

06/20/2026

We are just a few weeks away from our Southern Illinois training!

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

06/17/2026

Vote! Vote! Vote!

It is election week! We have THREE open positions on the Board of Directors! If you're an ILAPT member, you should have received a ballot in your email. Voting closes on Saturday, June 20th!

* If you didn't receive an email with your ballot link, please check your spam folder, then email Meredith at [email protected].

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!