Understanding Play Therapy Interventions with Children

Chronic stress, childhood adversity and various forms of trauma are often encountered by children, families and communities in our work. Children learn to make sense of their world through a healthy co-regulating relationship with their primary caregiver and other significant adults in their lives. Play is a universal language and significant way of how children understand and express themselves and connect with others and their environment.
This introduction level workshop focuses on ways to understand and work with emotional regulation to help children and youth cope and work through adverse life experiences.

Learning Objectives:
• Gain an understanding of attachment theory and childhood adversity in a developmental and relational context
• Describe the principles and benefits of play therapy
• Introduce directive and non-directive play therapy tools and interventions
• Attain strategies and skills to promote recovery and resiliency

Who Should Attend
This is a beginners to intermediate level workshop suitable for educators, health care and mental health professionals (psychologists & psychiatrists), counsellors, social workers and other professionals wanting to gain increased knowledge and skills in helping children and youth.
It is for anyone who works with supporting families and young people who have experienced trauma or difficult life changes.

When: 27 & 28 August 2025, 9am - 12.30pm
Where: Online via Zoom
Contact: [email protected]
For more information and to register, please visit the website - https://www.grow.co.nz/play-therapy