Play Therapy Ireland (PTIRL)

Overview:

Profession(s): Play Therapy
Member Type(s): Play Therapists
Scope: National - Ireland
Formed: 2005
Members: 100
Phone: +44 (0)1825 712312
Email: ptireland@aol.com
Website: www.playtherapy.ie

Description:

A professional organisation for Play Therapists and practitioners of therapeutic play in Ireland.

Mission/Aims:

To promote the safe and effective use of therapeutic play in Ireland.

To provide a professional infrastructure.

Principal Activities:

Training events and conferences
The Irish edition of the 'Play for Life' Journal
Ethical framework and professional conduct procedures
Research through practice based evidence

Member Benefits:

'Play for Life' journal
Web site
Discounts on training events
Career development services

Training/Licensing/Certification:

Certificate, Diploma and MA in Practice Based Play Therapy.

Certification and accreditation of Play Therapists and Filial Play Coaches/Mentors.

Affiliations:

Associations to which we are a member:
Play Therapy International (PTI)

Verification Criteria:

Qualifications and experience of members who are registered with PTIrl.