Building the Future of Therapeutic Play Competency
We are developing accessible, research-grounded training and credentialing in therapeutic play for allied pediatric healthcare, educational, and behavioral professionals.
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Dr. Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D., LMHC-QS, ACS
Clinical & Research Director · Florida License: MH22245
The Therapeutic Play Research Institute (TPRI) operates under the institutional research sponsorship of Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D. & Associates, P.A. (Babcock Ranch, FL 33982). Our mission is to bridge the pediatric competency gap—empowering allied healthcare workers and educators with structured, developmentally contained therapeutic play skills.
Pediatric Educators
Early childhood educators, classroom teachers, and school specialists mastering containment and co-regulation.
Allied Health Professionals
Certified Child Life Specialists (CCLS), OTs, SLPs, PTs, and pediatric nurses utilizing therapeutic play at the bedside.
Clinical Mental Health
Master's-level clinicians and interns (LMHC, LCSW, LMFT) deepening evidence-based diagnostic play modalities.
Supervisor / Educator
Qualified supervisors and counselor educators mentoring emerging clinicians in clinical play therapy.