Play Therapy Training

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 course provides a thorough introduction to using play as a therapeutic tool for children. Participants explore the principles of play therapy, understanding child development, emotional wellbeing, and strategies to support children facing behavioural or emotional challenges. This course ensures learners develop the knowledge required to create safe, supportive environments where children can express themselves freely through play.

The programme also covers observation techniques, session planning, and effective communication with children and their families. By completing this course, learners gain confidence in recognising children’s emotional needs, applying therapeutic approaches, and promoting mental health. Play Therapy is particularly valuable for those working in education, social care, or counselling settings, equipping participants to enhance children’s wellbeing while contributing to a supportive learning or care environment.

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Learning Outcomes

• Understand principles and theories underpinning play therapy effectively.
• Develop skills to observe and interpret children’s emotional behaviours accurately.
• Apply play therapy techniques to support children's mental health consistently.
• Plan and structure sessions to meet individual children’s needs successfully.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with children and their families professionally.

Who is this course for?

• Professionals supporting children in educational or care settings daily.
• Counsellors aiming to integrate play therapy into their practice effectively.
• Social workers who wish to enhance support for children emotionally.
• Educators seeking methods to address behavioural challenges in classrooms efficiently.
• Anyone interested in learning therapeutic techniques for child development safely.

Career Path

• Play Therapist – Average salary: £30,000 per year.
• Child Counsellor – Average salary: £28,000 per year.
• Educational Psychologist Assistant – Average salary: £27,500 per year.
• School Support Worker – Average salary: £25,500 per year.
• Family Support Worker – Average salary: £26,500 per year.
• Youth Worker – Average salary: £24,500 per year.