Certificate Course in Play Therapy

>New batch: 22 March- 26 April
>Day: Every Saturday
>Time: 6:30 to 8:30pm
>Mode: Online
>Group discounts and Special offers available

Course Overview

The Certificate Course in Play Therapy offers a comprehensive approach to understanding and applying therapeutic techniques with children using play as a medium. This course equips professionals with the skills to engage children effectively in therapy by integrating playful activities that promote emotional, cognitive, and social growth. Participants will learn essential techniques such as art, sandplay, role-play, and storytelling, enhancing their ability to work with children facing trauma, anxiety, behavioral issues, and developmental challenges. With a mix of theoretical knowledge and practical tools, this course ensures participants are well-prepared to incorporate play therapy into their practice.

Key Features

Modules to be Covered

Definition and Purpose of Play Therapy, Importance of Play in Child Development, Key Concepts and Principles

Evolution of Play Therapy, Different Psychological Approaches, Virginia Axline’s Approach (Mother of Play Therapy)

Understanding Child Development, Play-Based Assessments, Using Play to Understand a Child’s World

Building Trust and Rapport with Children, Communication Skills in Play Therapy, Demonstrating Empathy and Active Listening

Detailed Demonstration and Understanding of Directive Play, Setting up the Playroom, Case Discussions on Directive Play

Detailed Demonstration and Understanding of Non-Directive Play, Setting up the Playroom for Non-Directive Play Case Discussions

Overview of Various Play Therapy Techniques Integrating Art, Music, and Dance in Play Therapy

Practical Application of Play Therapy Techniques, Interactive Hands-on Session with Art, Music, and Dance in Play Therapy

Involving Parents in the Therapeutic Process, Techniques for Parent-Child Interaction along with demonstration & real life cases

Encouraging Emotional Expressions Through Play, Managing Challenging Emotions

Adapting Play Therapy for Diverse Age Groups and Needs, Cultural Considerations in Play Therapy

Ethical Guidelines in Play Therapy, Analyzing Cases and Applying Play Therapy Principles, Q/A and Discussion

Know your Trainer

Dr. Ashima Narula, is a Counselling Psychologist and Expressive Arts Therapist in Delhi, India. She has received her Ph.D. in Psychology and is certified by European Graduate School and UNESCO-CID for Expressive arts therapy. Throughout her career, she has gained extensive experience providing compassionate counselling and art therapy services to individuals from diverse backgrounds. Her journey has allowed her to work in various settings, including community mental health centers, NGOs, Cooperate sectors, hospitals, and private practices. She has worked with adolescents, and adults, addressing various psychological and emotional issues. She specializes in using play based interventions to help children as well as adults to cope with emotional, behavioral and developmental challenges. With a warm and nurturing approach, Dr. Ashima creates a safe and welcoming environment for young clients to express themselves through toys, games and imaginative play. She calls herself an advocate of using art and play as a medium for nurturing the soul and healing the inner self.

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FAQ

This course is ideal for psychology students and mental health professionals, passionate about mastering Play Therapy. Whether you're just starting or want to advance your career, this course is designed for you!

This course is uniquely designed to combine in-depth theory with hands-on practice, taught by leading experts in the field. With personalized mentorship, practical exposure, and a global certification, you're setting yourself up for success in Play Therapy.

No prior experience is required. The course is structured to cater to both beginners and professionals, ensuring a tailored learning experience for all.

Yes! Through role-plays, case discussions, and practical assignments, you'll develop hands-on skills to apply in real-life scenarios.

You’ll earn an internationally accredited and globally recognized certificate upon completing the program, adding significant value to your resume and career prospects.

The course is conducted 100% online, so you can participate from anywhere in the world.

Testimonials

Himanshu Goel

It was a very eye opening experience, something as simple as getting your thoughts down about something you thought was simple can bring about so much insight and be so thought provoking and lead to you discovering so much about something "simple". This experience was a great help and channel for the same

Deepti kaur

I loved every bit of it! But most importantly was the way the facilitator engaged us in each and every concept that she took up, that is something really very appreciative! My favourite part was playing all the way through these three days and just enjoying ourselves with insightful learning that was offered throughout the training period!

Sakshi Gupta

The play therapy workshop was really enjoyable. I used some of the activities with friends, and it was wonderful to see how each person weaved stories and was able to get their emotions and creativity out. Loved the activities and I'm looking forward to do them, create games and grow. The workshop also helped to see things from a psychologist's perspective and I have even more respect now that I have seen the work that goes into it.

Harshita Jain

These days were a journey for me to realise many things. Did not know that there was alot going on in my mind. Started to declutter the thoughts and focus on myself. It was great to know about Play therapy. Helped to discover new things and played and had very much fun. Thank you so much for letting me be a part of this.

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