Advanced Theory and Techniques in Play Therapy

10-DAY Advanced Therapy Course

The Advanced Theory and Techniques program is a 10-day (75 hours) certificate program designed for those in post-secondary or graduate programs who wish to enhance their current professional designations. As an advanced program, participants must have taken the Green Stream Foundations of Play Therapy program (or equivalent). Combined, these two programs offer 150 hours of approved training. It is recommended that participants have a background in child development and are actively working with children in a treatment-oriented setting.

The Red Stream Advanced Theory and Techniques program course is divided into five, two-day modules. Each module will include core topics necessary to certify as a play therapist. Students are to submit a detailed case study to facilitate integration of course material. Students will have three months to complete the required written assignment.

Come and learn about ….

• Advanced Treatment Planning using the Play Therapy Dimensions Model (PTDM)
• Attachment & Play Based Interventions and Approaches
• Family Play Therapy
• Group Play Therapy
• Facilitative Play Approaches with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Advanced Sandplay
• Working with Anxious or Depressed Children
• Ethics and the Law as applied to Play Therapy Practice

Program Dates: August 16-25, 2008

The Red Stream Advanced Theory and Techniques in Play Therapy program will be of interest to those practitioners who are currently working with children in a treatment-oriented setting. Those currently enrolled in post-secondary institutions or graduate programs may also use this program as a way to build on their current professional designations. As an advanced course this will enhance you ability to market a specialization as well as prepare for Certification as a Play Therapist.

Location of Training: RMPTI, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

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