Play Therapy Training Diploma

What's included:

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• Eligibility to earn a CPD & QLS endorsed certificate.
• Fully Online Recorded Class
• 24/7 & Lifetime Access
• Online support
• No hidden fees

The Play Therapy Training Diploma offers a valuable insight into how structured play can support emotional, behavioural, and psychological development in children. This course introduces you to the principles behind play therapy, its role in childhood development, and the therapeutic tools used to support children through trauma, anxiety, or emotional challenges. You’ll explore child psychology theories, attachment styles, and how play can be a channel for expression when words fall short.

Through this online play therapy course, you’ll learn how children communicate their internal world through toys, drawing, storytelling, and symbolic activities. You'll also examine ethical considerations, therapist-child boundaries, and the responsibilities involved in creating a safe therapeutic environment. Whether you're new to the subject or looking to enhance your child-focused skill set, this play therapy training delivers a solid foundation in a sensitive and impactful approach to child support. It is ideal for those with a strong interest in developmental wellbeing and therapeutic methods for children.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand the core principles and methods of play therapy.
• Explore child development and emotional stages through structured modules.
• Learn how play supports emotional and psychological expression in children.
• Gain knowledge of various play therapy techniques and symbolic tools.
• Identify ethical considerations in professional child-centred environments.

Who is this course for?

• Individuals pursuing child psychology or emotional wellbeing fields.
• Support workers wanting to apply therapeutic tools with children.
• Teachers and assistants aiming to support emotional child development.
• Parents seeking to understand therapeutic play for their children.
• Youth workers exploring structured methods to support young people.

Career Path & Average UK Salaries

• Play Therapist – £32,000 per year
• Child Counsellor – £30,000 per year
• Educational Support Worker – £24,000 per year
• Youth Support Practitioner – £26,000 per year
• Behavioural Intervention Specialist – £28,000 per year
• SEND Teaching Assistant – £22,000 per year