Empowering Employees in High-Stress Industries
The Playful Wellness Project™
Our Mission
The Playful Wellness Project™ empowers employees in high-stress industries and environments to manage workplace stress, promote positive mental health, and practice self-care through the transformative power of expressive arts. Our programming includes a focus on creative work spaces and activities where employees of all backgrounds and neurodiverse needs can thrive, fostering playful workplaces that value well-being, connection, and collaboration.
Embrace the power of play and creativity to foster a positive work environment and enhance overall well-being.
- The Playful Wellness Project™
Our Founder
Dr. April Duncan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor™
Dr. April earned her Bachelor of Arts & Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2006), her Master of Social Work from Saint Louis University (2012), and her Doctor of Social Work from the University of Southern California (2021). With extensive experience supporting clients across the lifespan, Dr. April specializes in integrating play therapy approaches—particularly sand and art-based methods—into her work with adult clients navigating anxiety, depression, and stress. She also brings expertise in parent support and guidance. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. April serves as an adjunct instructor in the online MSW program at Tulane University and previously contributed as an advisory board member for the World Association of Sand Therapy Professionals.
