Children’s Therapy Centre – Live Online Training Event
Play Therapy in Schools
Live Online Training with Sonia Murray
Date: Wednesday 30th September 2024 Time: 6pm-9pm Fee: €65
In many ways a school is an ideal setting for Play Therapy to occur, however there are some challenges. This workshop will aim to explore how children can be appropriately identified to receive Play Therapy and how Play Therapy can be undertaken effectively in the school setting. It will look at factors that may impact on the Play Therapy and the Play Therapist. It will explore the different aspects of being employed in the school and of being a freelance Play Therapist commissioned for specific time periods. This workshop will look at the relationship between the Play Therapist and school staff, explore perceptions that school staff may have in regards to the process of Play Therapy and how the Play Therapy will impact back in the classroom. It aims to provide a theoretical basis whilst providing practical strategies that will equip trainee and experienced Play Therapists to provide a Play Therapy service within schools.
What will you need?
- A computer/device with a camera – external camera is very useful so your tray can be seen by a partner
- Good internet connection, sound cancelling headset and a private space in which to complete the training
Objectives
- To develop and enhanced awareness of the benefits of undertaking Play Therapy in schools.
- To develop a tool kit to assist in the planning, preparation and practice of Play Therapy in the school setting.
- To explore and develop an understanding of factors that may impact the Play Therapy in schools
- To explore strategies to support the effectiveness of Play Therapy in schools.
Sonia Murray holds a Diploma in Social Work and is a BAPT registered Play Therapist. She has thirty years of experience as a practitioner in the fields of child abuse, social, emotional and behavioural difficulties, children’s mental health, childhood trauma, parenting programmes and Play Therapy. Sonia trains nationally and internationally on topics related to Play Therapy, understanding behaviour, play, communicating with children, behaviour management, positive parenting. Her work history includes employment as a childcare Social Worker, parent worker, Play Therapist in Education and Social Care and Health settings. Sonia provides consultation, supervision and training in both statutory and voluntary fields of children and young people’s services. Sonia has also contributed to a number of publications, including The Use of Therapeutic Stories.
Sonia serves on the Board of Directors for British Association of Play Therapists and has been in a variety of capacities including Treasurer and chair of Business and Research sub-committees. Sonia is passionate about understanding children and young people and gains so much from supporting and advising others who are wanting to develop children, young people and families’ lives.
APT Approved Provider 11-294
3 Play Therapy Credit Hours
(Note: Play therapy credit will not be awarded to non-mental health professionals.)
Cancellations: In the event of any cancellation a booking fee of €30 will be retained. Full fee is non refundable in the event of cancellations within 3 weeks of the event. Further Details: Email: ctccourseinfo@gmail.com Website: www.childrenstherapycentre.ie Facebook Page: http://on.fb.me/CTC-facebook Instagram: @siobhan_childrenstherapycentre
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