Sensational Sensory Play 27.05.26

This live online course explores the importance of sensory play and practical ways to increase engagement in this type of play
  • Wednesday, May 27, 2026
  • 7:30pm-9:00pm
  • Live Online Training Event
Book Now: €35.00

About The Training

This live online course explores the importance of sensory play and practical ways to increase engagement in this type of play. It is suitable for parents and carers and also for professionals working with children. The webinar will be facilitated by a highly experienced child and adolescent psychotherapist with a specialisation in play therapy

During this interactive live online course participants will:

  • learn about the senses, and their role in how we access information about our environment.
  • explore what sensory play is.
  • learn about the positive impacts sensory play can have on brain development and regulation.
  • learn how to increase sensory play opportunities in structured and non-structured ways.

This training is suitable for professionals working with children and/or teenagers. It is also suitable for parents and carers of children and/or teenagers, and anyone interested in play and creative therapeutic approaches.

Full fee is non-refundable in the event of cancellations within 14 days of the course. You can nominate another person to attend in your place.

Materials & Resources Needed
  • Access to a computer/device with audio and video
  • Stable internet connection
  • A confidential space
  • Some Breakfast cereal
  • A small selection (2or 3) of different food items you like
  • Water, washing up liquid, a bowl and a straw or a fork
  • Shaving cream and a ziplock bag
  • Paper, some colours and a pen
Our Distinguished Trainer
Emer McDonagh
Lecturer
Emer is the Assistant MA Course Leader and Supervision Co-Ordinator here at CTC. She holds an MA in Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy and a BA (HONS) in Applied Social Studies in Social Care. Emer has also completed training as a clinical supervisor,  EMDR training, Intensive Filial Therapy Training, Compassionate Inquiry and mindfulness training. Emer is certified as an...
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Certificate of Attendance for CPD Purposes

All participants will receive a CTC Certificate of Attendance after the training.

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Children’s Therapy Centre (CTC) is Ireland’s longest established leading provider of training in the field of Play Therapy, Therapeutic Play, and Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy.
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Stewart House
Lonsdale Road,
National Technology Park,
Plassey, Limerick.
V94 KN70, Ireland
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