Our QQI Certified courses
We offer QQI validated courses at level 6 (Therapeutic Play Skills), level 8 (Principles of Art Therapy) and level 9 (MA Creative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy). Our QQI certified courses provide recognised academic awards and equip participants with advanced professional skills and qualifications. Courses are suitable for a range of professionals including teachers, child care workers and social workers, so that they can provide therapeutic play experiences within their current professional role or move into a new career as a child and adolescent psychotherapist.
Our Masters programme is a four-year part time course that qualifies you as both a Play Therapist and Psychotherapist, and is fully recognised by professional bodies such as IAHIP and IAPTP.
Therapeutic Play Skills is a Level 6 Minor Award (6N4705) offered on a part-time, blended learning basis. It is an experientially based learning programme which will equip participants to plan, deliver and evaluate both group and individual play based interventions. Participants will engage in creative activities that will enhance personal development, develop insight and awareness, and contribute to understanding, and meeting, the needs of all children including those living in adverse circumstances. Directive and non-directive therapeutic approaches will be addressed. This course will be available at various locations around the country. On completion of the programme and the attainment of 15 credits the learner will be awarded a Level 6 component certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills. This can be used as a component of the Level 6 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education (6M2007) or other Major Awards.
This programme runs at a variety of locations (Donegal, Kerry, Limerick, Mullingar, Mountmellick, Galway, Lexlip and Claremorris) around Ireland and can be run specifically for interested groups or agencies. Highlighted locations above are the planned courses for 2022 so far. Online Component: Each learner will also have access to the online component of this course for a three month period.
Due to the ongoing Covid-19 restrictions we are now also offering the Therapeutic Play Skills Certificate course as a live online training course.
March Course 2023 – Live Online
April Course 2023 – Live Online
June Course 2023 – Live Online
September Course 2023 – Live Online
October Course 2023 – Live Online
November Course 2023 – Live Online
Applications
Applications are accepted by letter/email giving details of the applicants name, address, email and phone numbers, educational background, current employment, and reasons for wishing to complete the course. Email ctcsiobhan@gmail.com . Phone: 086 1962501
Learner Profile:
- Have a particular interest in the therapeutic powers of play and wish to acquire skills to facilitate children and young people to overcome negative influences and circumstances in their lives.
- Wish to attain a recognized qualification and embark on, or enhance, a professional career in working with children in a range of settings.
- Wish to further their own knowledge and understanding of play and its developmental, educational and therapeutic applications.
- Would like to upskill to enhance employment prospects and/or job satisfaction and promotion opportunities
This award will also be of interest to holders of the Certificate in Early Childhood Care and Education and to others including teachers, therapists, social workers etc whose professional life brings them into regular contact with at-risk children and children in crisis
To access this programme learners should have reached the standards of knowledge, skills and competence associated with level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications. This may have been achieved through a formal qualification or through relevant life and work experiences.
Programme Objectives
The aim of this programme is to:
- Equip participants with skills to plan and deliver, individual and group, developmentally appropriate play interventions with children and young people;
- Enable learners to focus on meeting children’s specific needs and facilitate therapeutic interventions in the context of their holistic development using play;
- Enable participants to use play as a therapeutic and developmental medium in a wide range of settings including educational/learning, residential and day care, recreational and hospital;
- Equip the learner with the knowledge, skill and competence to use play and its developmental, educational and therapeutic applications.
Content
Unit 1 – Play, Child Development, and Service Provision
Unit 2 – Plan for and Support Self-directed Play
Unit 3 – Planning and Implementing Play Interventions: Non Directive Play Skills
Unit 4 – Planning and Implementing Play Interventions: Therapeutic Storytelling
Unit 5 – Planning and implementing Play Interventions: Creative Visualization
Unit 6 – Planning and Implementing Play Interventions: Interactive Play
Unit 7 – Planning and Implementing Play Interventions: Therapeutic Use of Puppets
Unit 8 – Planning and Implementing Play Interventions: Medical Play
Unit 9 – Working with Groups for Personal and Social Development
Unit 10 – Professional Practice
On completion of the programme and the attainment of 15 credits the learner will be awarded a Level 6 component certificate in Therapeutic Play Skills. This can be used as a component of the Level 6 Major Award in Early Childhood Care and Education (6M2007) or other suitable Major Awards.
Cost: €680 (Payment plan options)
Overview of Assignments:
- Project (Practical) 40%: Plan, facilitate and record 1 groupwork and 2 individual play sessions
- Written Assignment 30%: Write a well presented paper (1500 words) in relation to the planning and execution of the 3 creative play sessions presented in portfolio above
- Skills Demonstration 30%: Complete 3 tasks during modules (demonstrate play facilitation skills, lead a group game, make a puppet)
Further Information:
Email: ctccourseinfo@gmail.com
Phone: 061 – 338767
The aim of the validated course is to develop an understanding of the main principles of Art Therapy and enhance personal and professional development through an experiential, creative process. For many this introduction may be a step towards training as a qualified Art Therapist, for others it may serve as CPD to enhance therapeutic skills or develop a more sympathetic understanding of the role of art and creativity in therapy, rehabilitation and development work. Each weekend students will participate in experiential workshops with qualified arts therapists. A variety of approaches to the process of Art Therapy will be introduced through workshops, lectures and seminars. The award is a 10 credit, Level 8 Certificate (note many other introductory courses do not have this important validation!). The course runs one weekend (Tuesday night and full day Sunday) per month for 8 months.
Crawford College of Art & Design (MTU) Award delivered by CTC
Leixlip based course starting again in January 2024
The Principles of Art Therapy Certificate (formerly Art Therapy Foundation Course) is a QQI Level 8 (10 credit) certificate comprising of two 5 credit assessed modules. This course provides an opportunity to explore Art Therapy within a group setting. Each module students will participate in experiential workshops with qualified arts therapists. A variety of approaches to the process of Art Therapy will be introduced through workshops, lectures and seminars.
For many this certificate course may be a step towards training as a qualified Art Therapist or Play Therapist; for others it may contribute to continuing professional development and serve to enhance understanding of the role of the arts in rehabilitation and development work.
• During the course each Module is themed around a key principle of the art therapy process. Lectures will explore how the process can work in a range of contexts, and with clients of various ages, from Psychiatry, Probation, Palliative Care, Education, to Learning Disabilities. Topics vary from year to year.
• Experiential workshops, facilitated by qualified, registered arts therapists, will provide participants with experience of a range of different approaches to facilitating a group; directive, theme-based, non-directive, etc.
• Seminars offer opportunities to ask questions and discuss ideas with visiting and course tutors.
• Participants are required to complete a couple of written assignments and keep a personal journal throughout the course.
• A QQI level 8 Principles of Art Therapy Certificate (Special Purpose Award) is awarded on completion of the course.
The experiential nature of this course can be emotionally and psychologically challenging. The candidate’s previous life experiences will be explored at interview with this in mind. Applicants should be aware of this. Any concerns can be addressed at interview.
Provisional Course dates:
The course runs over 8 Modules between Jan and June 2024, Tuesday night from 7.15 – 9pm, and Sunday from 9.30 – 5.15. Please note that dates are still provisional.
Tues 16th Jan
2024: Orientation
Tues 30th
Jan & Sun 4th Feb 2024
Tues 27th Feb
& Sun 3rd Mar 2024
Tues 19th &
Sun 24th March 2024
Tues 16th &
Sun 21st April 2024
Tues 7th &
Sun 12th May 2024
Tues 28th May
& Sun 2nd June 2024
Tues 11th & Sun 16th June 2024
Sun 30th June 2024
Course Schedule
Lectures take place online on the Tuesday before the associated experiential sessions on the Sunday.
Tuesday: 7.15pm– 9pm Online Lecture
Sunday: 9.30 – 12 Experiential Workshop 1
12 – 1pm Lunch break
1pm – 3.30pm Experiential Workshop 2
3.30 – 4pm Tidy up, Tea/Coffee Break
4pm – 5.15pm Seminar, Feedback, Reflections
Price:
The cost is €1450 including registration and exam fees.(Payment plan options)
Course Location:
Our Lady’s Nativity Parish Centre, Old Hill, Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Free car Parking, and accessible by bus (66 & 66B) and train (Louisa Bridge Station)
Entry Criteria:
It is recommended that applicants have a level 7 award, or prior experience in community education, art, health or social sector work (including counselling and/or psychotherapy). Those with no formal qualifications or art experience will also be considered
E-Mail: ctccourseinfo@gmail.com
Phone 061 – 338767