Ireland's foremost provider of training in Play Therapy
Whether you're expanding your skills, or starting a new career as a Play Therapist and Psychotherapist, we have the training for you. From short courses to a full Masters, we have professionally and academically recognised training for all levels across the country.
Academically & Professionally recognised
We are the only institution in Ireland where you can gain a dual qualification as a Play Therapist and Psychotherapist with full academic and professional validation. We offer QQI awards at both Level 6 and Masters Level 9 and have professional recognition by both IAHIP and IAPTP. Ours is the only humanistic and integrative child and adolescent training to hold such accreditation.
Courses for all levels and all localities
We run courses across the country, and for all levels. From short introductory and professional development courses, to our QQI Level 6 Theraputic Play Skills Certificate all the way to our Masters-level professional qualification, we ensure our courses are accessible to everyone regardless of where they are based in Ireland.
Expand your employment potential
There is a large and growing demand for people with play therapy training. Our short courses and QQI Level 6 Certificate provides new skills to incorporate into your current work, while our Masters Level course opens up a whole new profession as a much sought-after Psychotherapist with a specialisation in Play Therapy with statutory services, NGO’s, or working in private practice
Frequently Asked Questions
Play Therapy is a powerful form of therapy that recognises children’s play as more than just fun; it is a language through which they communicate and develop. Rather than seeking to apply standard adult talk-therapy methods to children, play therapy seeks to engage with them at their own level, developing a strong relationship with the child through the medium of play, and through that help children prevent or resolve a wide array of psychosocial difficulties so they can achieve their potential. >> Read More >>
A play therapist is someone trained to communicate with children through the medium of play. A psychotherapist is a mental health professional who is accredited and/or registered to provide psychological treatment to clients with complex emotional needs.
A play therapist that is not also a psychotherapist, or other mental health professional, uses play therapy to work with children who do not have clinical issues, for instance, they may work with children with developmental challenges and those who are struggling with changes in their lives. The aim is to promote emotional wellbeing and help children adjust to new situations so that they can regain the happiness and security that may have been lost due to a difficult experience such as a bereavement, illness, or single incident trauma.
At CTC we believe it is best for play therapists to also be psychotherapists. This means that they are trained mental health professionals able to provide developmental and therapeutic play, play therapy, and psychological treatment to clients across the spectrum of need including those with significant clinical issues and those with complex histories including multiple traumas. >> Read More >>
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Announcements
- 25December 25, 2019
Test event
https://childrenstherapycentre.ie/event/test-event-2/CTC Westmeath Training CentreUnnamed Road, Co. Westmeath, IrelandNo additional detail for this event.
- 11January 11, 2020
Limerick: When words are not enough: Clinical supervision and the creative process
https://childrenstherapycentre.ie/event/limerick-when-words-are-not-enough-clinical-supervision-and-the-creative-process/Limerick (CARI)Cari House, Ennis Rd, Shannabooly, Limerick, IrelandThis three day course costs a total of €300. A €100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure booking, and the balance is due at least two weeks before the course begins.
Online booking is not currently available for this course. To book a place please email the name of the course, your name, address, contact number and professional details to ctcsiobhan@gmail.com
- 25January 25, 2020
Galway: Involving Parents in the Therapy Process
https://childrenstherapycentre.ie/event/galway-involving-parents-in-the-therapy-process/Galway (Acorn 2 Oaks)Unnamed Road, Galway, IrelandYou can chose to pay only a €50 deposit now, with the remainder automatically charged three weeks prior to the course begining.
- 22February 22, 2020
Claremorris: Play Therapy Techniques
https://childrenstherapycentre.ie/event/claremorris-play-therapy-techniques/Claremorris (Mayo Adult & Children Therapy Centre)Clare Business Centre, Lower James St, Rooskybeg, Claremorris, Co. Mayo, IrelandYou can chose to pay only a €50 deposit now, with the remainder automatically charged three weeks prior to the course begining.
Facilitator:
Laura ColemanLecturersQualifications: S.I.A.H.I.P Role: Lecturer Laura is a humanistic and integrative psychotherapist and play therapist working from an adolescent and child centred perspective. She is also involved in the training and supervision of youth workers, play therapists, and psychotherapists. She maintains a private psychotherapy and supervision practice and specialises in palliative care therapy services, play therapy, group work with adolescents, and with groups dealing with bereavement issues. Laura teaches on a number of CTC courses including the MA programme and our level 6 Therapeutic Play Skills Certificate course in Claremorris. Laura also facilitates some of our introductory workshops and CPD courses.
- 22February 22, 2020
Dunlaoighre: Introduction to Humanisting Play Therapy
https://childrenstherapycentre.ie/event/dunlaoighre-introduction-to-humanisting-play-therapy/Dunlaoighre8 Cumberland St, Dún Laoghaire, Dublin, IrelandYou can chose to pay only a €50 deposit now, with the remainder automatically charged three weeks prior to the course begining.
