The Play Therapy
Community Retreat
A GATHERING FOR PLAY THERAPISTS IN CENTRAL TEXAS
Join us this fall for an immersive weekend of continuing education, meaningful connection, and community-building with fellow play therapists. This retreat is designed to support your growth not only as a clinician but also as part of a collective dedicated to healing and promoting the well-being of children and families in our community.
Continuing Education & Community Connection
If you are a play therapist, or on your way to becoming one, you likely know that this work asks so much more of you than what others might see on the surface. It invites ongoing learning, reflection, and a deep commitment to staying connected to both your clients and your professional community.
Continuing education is one way we support that growth. It helps us show up in ways that are thoughtful, attuned, and responsive to the children and families we serve. At the same time, finding trainings that feel aligned, accessible, and offered in person can be challenging, especially without the need for extensive travel. The process can also feel surprisingly isolating, even within such a relational field.
We created this retreat as an invitation to do things differently.
This is a space for play therapists and play therapists in training across Central Texas to gather, learn, and grow together. A space to earn continuing education hours while also building meaningful connections, sharing experiences, and being part of a community that understands the heart of this work.
This Play Therapy Retreat is our first retreat hosted by Ensemble Therapy and Ensemble Learning Center, created as a space for play therapists to come together, connect, and feel supported in this work.
Details
Our Play Therapy Retreat is a three-day gathering from Friday, November 6 through Sunday, November 8. Together, we will spend the weekend learning, connecting, and sharing in community with fellow play therapists, mentors, and supervisors.
Alongside professional trainings, we are intentionally creating space for connection, reflection, and moments of play and restoration throughout the weekend.
NOVEMBER 6-8, 2026
Ensemble Therapy
4210 Spicewood Springs Rd, Suite 203
Austin, Texas 78759
WHAT’S INCLUDED
While the full schedule is still taking shape, the retreat is designed to offer a thoughtful balance of learning, connection, and restoration.
Up to 15 APT-approved, live, in-person continuing education hours
Catered lunches, coffee, tea, and snacks that support dietary needs
A play therapy panel featuring community clinicians
Opportunities to connect through a welcome gathering and a dedicated supervisor meet-up
Facilitated self-care and therapeutic experiences woven throughout the weekend
A curated Ensemble swag bag with supportive tools and thoughtful touches
Travel, lodging, and additional meals are not included.
INVESTMENT
One registration fee includes access to the full retreat experience. Engage with the offerings in a way that feels most supportive to you, whether that means attending select sessions or immersing yourself in the full weekend.
GIVING BACK
A portion of proceeds from our Play Therapy Retreat will be donated to our Whole Child. Whole City. fund. This fund was created to help reduce barriers to mental health care for children and families in our community by supporting access to play therapy services, resources, and care.
When you attend the retreat, you invest not only in your own growth as a clinician but also contribute to increased access and support for families across Central Texas.
How to Join Us
We’re in the early stages of planning this retreat with care and intention. If you’d like to be the first to know when registration opens, we invite you to join our interest list.
By signing up, you’ll receive early access to retreat details, updates as the schedule comes together, and a chance to be part of this growing community of play therapists in Central Texas.
NOT A TEXAS LOCAL BUT STILL WANT TO JOIN THE FUN?
If enough out-of-state play therapists express interest, the Ensemble Learning Center is planning to extend our retreat offerings at the Ensemble Learning Center to include hybrid virtual learning in the future.
Get on the list to express your interest and be the first to know when the Play Therapy Community Retreat goes virtual!