Face-to-Face Workshop
Learn to Play Therapy - Part 2
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Three consecutive days (9:30am – 4:30pm) + pre-workshop coursework (~4.5 hours) |
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Face to Face Workshop + 4.5 hours online pre-workshop content + final 90% pass rate quiz |
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It is essential to successfully complete Part 1 before enrolling in Part 2, as this 3 day workshop builds on the Part 1 training.
It is a prerequisite that participants understand and have knowledge of the increasing complexity of pretend play ability. To attend this workshop, participants will also know how to carry out formalised play assessments using the Pretend Play Developmental Checklist (PPE-DC) and/or may have also been trained in the Child Initiated Pretend Play Assessment-2 (ChIPPA2) with children.
Learn To Play Therapy aims to facilitate the ability of a child to spontaneously and intentionally self-initiate pretend play.Â
The therapeutic use of self and therapeutic skills required to facilitate this ability in children, who find it difficult to play, are explored in this 3 day workshop.
The clinical framework and theoretical underpinnings of Learn To Play Therapy are explored more deeply to provide participants with a deeper understanding of the underlying child-centered processes and principles. The importance of creating safety for the child in therapy and co-regulating with the child are explored with a strong emphasis on reflecting on therapeutic presence. Understanding of advanced therapeutic skills is considered with video analysis and break out rooms to support the exploration of the therapeutic skills of tracking, empathic reflections, holding, limit setting, and congruence.
The face-to-face presentations are complemented by pre-workshop activities and open discussion sessions to further explore play materials for therapy sessions, and engagement of children in play. This workshop would be valuable to therapists, social workers, psychologists and early intervention workers who work with families with children under 8 years of age who have concerns about their child’s abilities.
Please note: completion of Part 1 and Part 2 training does not qualify you to be a certified Learn To Play Therapist. In order to become a certified Learn To Play Therapist, please see our certification pathway here. Further, completion of Part 1, Part 2, or any of the certification streams does not qualify you to be a Learn To Play Therapy supervisor, trainer or workshop facilitator. All Learn To Play Therapy workshops, supervision and training are run through Learn To Play Therapy by our certified team.
The face-to-face training has 3 components:
Workshop content:
The morning sessions include a PowerPoint presentation. The afternoon sessions provide time to consolidate information presented in the morning sessions with case studies and group discussions. The workshop uses a mixture of information giving, case studies, video analysis and practice of the key skills involved in the process of Learn To Play Therapy. The workshop consists of a mixture of lecture style presentation with question time available, case studies, video analysis and practice of the key skills involved in the process of Learn To Play Therapy. The practice is provided through group work throughout the workshop.
- Exploring the complexity of play
- Therapeutic presence
- Theoretical framework for Learn to Play Therapy
- Advanced therapeutic skills
- Learn To Play Therapy for children within the Autistic Community
- Learn To Play Therapy with children who have experienced trauma
- Learn To Play- Parent/Child Dyads
Day 2 will also include information/discussion on working with children within the Autistic Community and exploring how Learn To Play can provide support. Learn To Play Therapy within practice, including working with parent/child dyads will be explored. Day 2 also includes exploring the role of Learn To Play and scope of practice in working with children who have experienced trauma.
- Group Learn To Play therapy
- Goal setting
- What activity do I use now?
- Case Study Application
Day 3 explores the delivery and application of Group Learn To Play Therapy. Goal setting forms a large part of application on Day 3, followed by exploring play activities and case study planning in the afternoon. The workshop focusses on advanced therapeutic application of Learn To Play Therapy and supports practical problem solving and discussion on how to facilitate developing play ability in children who find play difficult or present with less complex strengths in their play and interactions.
Presenters:
Our presenting team are experts in Learn to Play Therapy, experienced trainers and therapists using the method in their day-to-day practices.
Learn more about them here.
Helpful Resource
The new Learn to Play book: Learn to Play Therapy: Principles, Process and Practical Activities was published in 2021.
This 314 page book explains the theoretical underpinnings, principles and process as well as includes an additional 114 pages of play activities by developmental level. It comes with downloadable play activities, parent handouts, and Play Background Checklist.
This book is an essential reference source for Learn to Play Therapy
Discounts
Attending multiple workshops?Or 5 or more people?
- Individuals purchasing tickets to 2 or more different workshops will receive a 10% discount on the total price of the workshops. Simply add the workshops to your cart and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
- Organisations sending multiple staff members to the same workshop will receive a 10% discount off the total price. Simply add 5 or more tickets to the same workshop to your cart and the discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
- Discounts do not compound, the maximum discount available is 10%.
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Please note: These discounts do not apply to The Learn To Play Approach for Early Educators workshops
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Upcoming Face-to-Face Workshops
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| Important Info | ||
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Prequisite |
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Time |
Three consecutive days (9:30am – 4:30pm) + pre-workshop coursework (~4.5 hours) |
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Format |
Face to Face Workshop + 4.5 hours online pre-workshop content + final 90% pass rate quiz |
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Sign up |
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Helpful Resource
The new Learn to Play book: Learn to Play Therapy: Principles, Process and Practical Activities was published in 2021.
This 314 page book explains the theoretical underpinnings, principles and process as well as includes an additional 114 pages of play activities by developmental level. It comes with downloadable play activities, parent handouts, and Play Background Checklist.
This book is an essential reference source for Learn to Play Therapy
Discounts
Attending multiple workshops?Or 5 or more people?
- Individuals purchasing tickets to 2 or more different workshops will receive a 10% discount on the total price of the workshops. Simply add the workshops to your cart and your discount will automatically be applied at checkout.
- Organisations sending multiple staff members to the same workshop will receive a 10% discount off the total price. Simply add 5 or more tickets to the same workshop to your cart and the discount will be applied automatically at checkout.
- Discounts do not compound, the maximum discount available is 10%.
*
Please note: These discounts do not apply to The Learn To Play Approach for Early Educators workshops
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Cancellation and Refund Policy
To receive a full refund please advise your cancellation 8 or more days prior to the commencement of the workshop.
Cancellations made within 7 days prior to the commencement of the workshop will be refunded 50% of the original workshop fee paid.
No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within 48 hours before the commencement of the workshop.
Learn To Play reserves the right to cancel the workshop and issue a full refund of the workshop fee to registrant.