# Therapeutic Play Research Institute (TPRI)
> Evidence-Based Interdisciplinary Training, Clinical Research, and Credentialing in Therapeutic Play.
> Official Domains: https://playresearchinstitute.org / https://playresearchinstitute.com

## Institutional Overview
The Therapeutic Play Research Institute (TPRI) is established as an independent research and educational institute operating under the clinical and research sponsorship of **Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D. & Associates, P.A.** (Babcock Ranch, FL 33982).
- **Status**: Under Construction / Pre-Launch Development (2026)
- **Clinical & Research Director**: Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D., LMHC-QS, ACS (Florida License: MH22245)
- **Institutional Compliance**:
  - IRB: IRB00014767 (Bethany R. Russell, Ph.D. & Associates, P.A. IRB #1 - Behavioral)
  - Federal Wide Assurance: FWA00035466
  - IORG: IORG0012490 (Active through 05/14/2028)

## Forthcoming Credential Tracks (TPS™)
TPRI is developing the **Therapeutic Play Specialist (TPS™)** credentialing curriculum:
1. **TPS-ED**: Pediatric Educators and school professionals (developmental containment and co-regulation).
2. **TPS-AH**: Allied Pediatric Healthcare Workers (Certified Child Life Specialists, OTs, SLPs, PTs, pediatric nurses).
3. **TPS-C**: Clinical Mental Health (master's-level clinicians: LMHC, LCSW, LMFT).
4. **TPS-S**: Supervisor / Counselor Educator.

## Active Clinical Ecosystem
- **Primary Clinical Practice**: Russell Mental Health (https://russellmentalhealth.com)
- **Digital Health Platform**: M Power Me (https://mpowerme.app)
- **Pediatric Virtual Hub**: Therapeutic Play Hub (https://aiplaytherapy.com)
- **Practice Address**: Babcock Ranch, Florida 33982 (Mailing: 44177 Kelly Drive, Babcock Ranch, Florida 32988)

## Universal Agent Connectors
- Connector Manifest: https://playresearchinstitute.org/.well-known/agent-connector.json
- OpenAPI Specification: https://playresearchinstitute.org/api/connector/openapi.json