The quarterly International Journal of Play Therapy® is a peer-reviewed journal with scholarly articles about current play therapy research, case studies, theoretical applications, and current practices.

Produced each January, April, July, and October.    

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April 2025, Vol. 34, Issue 2

Brown, E. C., Garcia, M., & Campbell, S. E. (2025). Experiences of play therapists supporting children with suicidal ideation. International Journal of Play Therapy, 34(2), 63–74. https://doi.org/10.1037/pla0000235

Howard, L. A., Topham, G. L., Schmechel, L. K., Amerin, J., & Titus, G. (2025). Effectiveness of a brief filial therapy model on child, parent, and relationship outcomes. International Journal of Play Therapy, 34(2), 75–85. https://doi.org/10.1037/pla0000228

Long, M. N., Remley, T. P., Jr., & White, R. (2025). Ethical and legal self-efficacy in play therapists: A correlational study. International Journal of Play Therapy, 34(2), 86–96. https://doi.org/10.1037/pla0000234

Clinical Editor
Kimberly M. Jayne, PhD, LPC (OR), LMHC (WA), NCC, PMH-C, RPT-S