Designed For

Anyone interested in using play therapy or developing their skills in working with children. Also for those wishing to make a career decision.

Synopsis

The course introduces mainly non-directive play techniques based upon the humanistic model of Carl Rogers and the work of Virginia Axline, Rachel Pinney and Violet Oaklander. We will be outlining different techniques in play therapy. Participants will experience non-directive play therapy for themselves through sand worlds and a dip into the main skills (art, music, movement and storytelling). We will also cover employment opportunities and training requirements for working therapeutically with children

Our One Day Introductory Courses are scheduled for the following dates in 2010 (more details on our website):

Manchester, Quarry Bank Mill, Wilmslow –  12^th September 2010  

Programme

We will be introducing you to different techniques in play therapy and you will experience sand worlds, music, art, stories and creative visualisation. We will also cover employment opportunities in working therapeutically with children.

Cost £120 (at time of writing) (Dublin Î180)