This live online course will provide participants with a great introduction into the world of Play Therapy. This experiential workshop is a hands on, skill building session that will allow the participants to experience the therapeutic powers of play in action.

This live online course will provide participants with a great introduction into the world of Play Therapy.  This experiential workshop is a hands on, skill building session that will allow the participants to experience the therapeutic powers of play in action. The workshop will demonstrate non directive therapeutic play, explore play skills and how to set up a non-directive play session. A range of therapeutic play techniques will be engaged in which will encourage expression and communication. Adult led activities and therapeutic play tools will be explored. Relaxation and regulating activities will also be practiced and developed. Participants will learn how to use play as a communication method, explore creative ways to resource children and explore difficulties that they are experiencing in a child centered way.

• Access to a computer/device with audio and video
• Stable internet connection
• A confidential space
• Blank A4 Paper
• Colouring pencils/crayons/markers
• Scissors