Dyadic Theraplay® Certification Procedure
STEP 1
Complete Level One Theraplay & MIM training.
STEP 2
Choose a Supervisor and submit Practicum Application
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Choose your Certified Theraplay® Supervisor.
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Submit application fee, practicum declaration, license, resume/CV, proof of professional liability insurance, and permission from supervisor.
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All case materials (MIM and first family session) are sent by your directly to your supervisor.
STEP 3
Complete Foundational Practitioner requirements.
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Total of 8 supervised and 32 unsupervised sessions* (sessions can be in person or telehealth). Certification requires recommendation of supervisor.
STEP 4
Complete Intermediate Practitioner requirements.
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8 supervised and 32 unsupervised sessions* (up to 3 telehealth sessions can be applied at this level). 8th session submitted is considered your Intermediate review and is sent to TTI. Certification requires recommendation of supervisor.
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Pay the Mid-term fee.
STEP 5
Complete Level Two Theraplay & MIM training.
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Can be done at any time. Though is recommend to be during the first half of the practicum
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Level 2 training is also open to any Level One graduate. Enrolment in the Practicum not required.
STEP 6
Full Certification.
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8 Supervised and 32 unsupervised sessions* (telehealth sessions cannot be applied at this level). Last session submitted is considered your final review and is sent to TTI. Certification requires recommendation of supervisor.
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Pay the Final Fee.
STEP 7
Maintaining Your Certification.
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Foundational, Intermediate, and Certified Theraplay Practitioners are required to maintain active membership with the Theraplay Association. Learn more and renew here.
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Certified Theraplay Practitioners must complete a PD requirement for active certification every three years.
Cost of Practicum
In Australia, there are two types of fees to pay for the Dyadic Theraplay® Practicum:
The Theraplay® Australia Fees
These fees cover administration of the practicum and certificates, Intermediate and Final Stage evaluations, and a range of other linked services and management. A large portion of the fee is paid directly to The Theraplay® Institute and is paid in USD.
Supervision Fees
These fees are payable for the supervisor’s time, guidance and administration. In the Australia, students can have supervision with an Australian Certified Theraplay® Supervisor. Rates are negotiated directly and paid to with Supervisors.
Pricing
From January 2026 Theraplay® Australia will manage
Stage One - Foundational of the Dyadic Theraplay® Practicum.
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The non-refundable application fee will be $150 AUD.
Hourly supervision rates negotiated directly with
Theraplay® Australia Supervisors.​​
STAGE ONE
Foundational
coming Jan 2026
Application Fee to
Theraplay
Australia*
$150 AUD
Eight supervisions
with a Theraplay® Supervisor
STAGE TWO
Intermediate
coming mid 2026
$TBC
Eight supervisions
with a Theraplay® Supervisor
Mid-term Fee to
Theraplay
Australia*
STAGE THREE
Certified
coming mid 2026
Final Fee to
Theraplay
Australia*
$TBC
Eight supervisions
with a Theraplay® Supervisor
