Play Therapy - Introduction

Play Therapy is an effective psychological treatment for a wide range of child mental health difficulties and stressful life experiences. It has existed as a distinct discipline since the 1940’s, emerging from child psychotherapeutic practice and the humanistic psychology tradition.

In this introduction you will experience key aspects of play therapy practice.

This course is suitable for individuals considering taking up professional training in Play Therapy as well as professionals who are already working with children e.g., social workers, occupational/speech therapists, mental health professionals, residential workers etc.

No previous experience of Play Therapy is necessary but a willingness and enthusiasm for play is very much welcomed.

This workshop will be facilitated by University of Roehampton.

Please be prepared to provide your residency documents such as a passport, EU citizen ID card, UK Birth Certificate or Biometric Card. If you have been in the UK for less than 3 years or have entered the UK with a visa you will need to provide evidence that you are eligible to study in the UK - your visa, your biometric card that covers the duration of your course or any relevant home office documents to support your residency should all be uploaded. If you’re an EU, EEA or Swiss citizen we will need to see evidence of 'Pre-Settled' or 'Settled-status' documents. Also for funding purposes we would need to see evidence of payslips if working (within the last 3 months). If you are receiving benefits (e.g JSA, ESA, Universal Credit (UC), Housing benefits etc. please bring evidence of this).