about the workshop - aasw · march 24-25 or august 25-26, 2014 2 day workshop learn art and play...
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P: 0411 209 802 E: [email protected]
W: sydneycentreforcreativechange.com.au
Art and Play Therapy with Children Workshop March 24-25 OR August 25-26, 2014
2 Day Workshop
Learn art and play therapy methods ideal
for counselling children from 2 – 10 years.
Explore suitable toys and materials to best
engage and work with children in therapy in
ways that allow them to lead the way.
About the WorkshopThis two day workshop provides a practical introduction to child-centred art and play therapy. In Play Therapy, toys are children’s words and play is their language. To understand and help children, we need to allow children opportunities to express themselves in their own language and learn to read the metaphors of play. Based on the work of international play therapy centres, and the presenter’s own twenty years of clinical experience, case illustrations counselling children are explored. Consideration is given to the types of art and play media relevant for different ages and issues being addressed. Through training in expressive play methods using toys, puppets and art media, you will practise the necessary skills and gain understanding about working therapeutically in non-directive play therapy with children. This introductory workshop provides practical, useful and interactive opportunities to start your work with children aged between 2 -10 years. Relevant development principles and the current evidence for this methodology will also be reviewed.
You will have the opportunity to:
• Experience the uses of art and play therapy
• Identify the theory behind child-centred play therapy
• Consider the current evidence that shows it works
• Review common issues for which children are referred for counselling
• Build skills in communicating and contracting with parents
• Practise person-centred counselling skills
• Learn child-centred art and play therapy techniques
• Consider practical ways to build your art and play therapy resource kit
• Learn in the safety and support of a small group environment
Trainer
Jacki Short Sydney Centre for Creative Change
When: March 24-25, 2014; OR August 25-26, 2014
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm
Where: 70 Bronte Road, Bondi Junction, NSW
Cost: $595 (inc GST, all materials, lunch, m/a tea)
$565 (Early bird paid 2 months prior)
$495 (Student price) $465 (Student early bird paid 2 months prior)