An Introduction to Play Therapy
With Pauline Kiernan M.A. (Psych), Dip. Play Therapy
Play Therapy helps children work through emotional, social and behavioural difficulties and helps address family problems. It uses the medium of play, rather than talk, to help the child learn to express themselves, explore and make sense of the world in which they live and resolve any difficult or painful experiences.
Pauline holds a B.A. and M.A. in Psychology from U.C.D. and a Diploma in Play Therapy from the Children’s Therapy Centre in Westmeath. She is currently studying for a Masters degree in Humanistic & Integrative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy at the Children’s Therapy Centre. Pauline has over 20 years experience working in family support in a variety of settings.
This workshop is suitable for those wanting to develop their understanding of the use of Play Therapy and its techniques.
The workshop covers
An Introduction to Play – characteristics, stages and types of Play
The Meaning of Play
The Basic Principles of Play Therapy
The Therapeutic Powers of Play – How Play works as a Therapeutic medium
Types of Therapeutic Interventions
Personal Identity and Developmental stages of Play
Referral and The Play Therapy Process
The Play Therapy Room and Materials.
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