Unlocking Resilience: Play Therapy Strategies for Supporting Traumatised Young Children

Live Online Workshop

Capability Level: Expert

In today's world, children are facing unprecedented levels of anxiety and depression, surpassing even historical benchmarks like the Cold War and the Great Depression, as noted by Dr. Peter Gray. Child-Centered Play Therapy stands out as a proven, empirically researched approach that leverages the therapeutic power of play under the guidance of trained therapists.

This training session offers a valuable opportunity to delve into Child-Centered Play Therapy, equipping participants with essential knowledge and skills to effectively support children's mental health. This workshop has been upgraded to an advanced level of training, providing participants with a more enriching experience and valuable expertise. By focusing on the child's innate ability to express and process emotions through play, Child-Centered Play Therapy aligns with developmental stages and fosters a safe environment for healing.

Who should attend?

Social Workers and mental health practitioners working therapeutically with children and families who have experienced/ are experiencing trauma. Attendees will gain insights into evidence-based strategies that are not only effective but also sensitive to the unique needs of each child. This training is applicable for all ranges of experience from students to established social workers.

Learning Outcomes

• Learning outcome 1- Demonstrate an understanding of Define the key concepts of Child Centred Play Therapy.

• Learning outcome 2- Ability to Identify how trauma presents in children in a therapy setting.

• Learning outcome 3- Demonstrate an understanding of how the application of CCPT can support children with Trauma.

Event Structure:

Introduction

Learning Session 1: Demonstrate an understanding of Define the key concepts of Child Centred Play Therapy: (50 Minutes)

Learning Activity 1: Interactive group discussion and Breakout room

Learning Session 2: Ability to Identify how trauma presents in children in a therapy setting: (50 Minutes)

Learning Activity 2: Interactive group discussion and Breakout room

Learning Session 3: Learning outcome 3- Demonstrate an understanding of how the application of CCPT can support children with Trauma: (50 Minutes)

Learning Activity 3: Interactive group discussion and Breakout room

Learning Session 4: Practice Play: (30 Minutes)

Learning Activity 4: Open Discussion and Role play

Conclusion and Q&A

AASW Credential: Mental Health

This Workshop is not recorded but you will have access to material for a further 4 weeks.