An Introduction to Child Centered Play Therapy (3-days)
The Wonderful World of Child Centered Play Therapy (5-days)
The Effects of Trauma on Children's Attachment Relationships (1-day)
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Te manawa whanaungatanga mō ngā tamariki katoa
The heart of relationship for every child
Training Programmes
"Following from the long-standing and dramatically increasing research base of child-centered play therapy (CCPT), and within a world-wide proliferation of CCPT training programs, Judi and Megan’s ChildPlayWorks (CPW) training programme is exemplary. Each trainee receives an educational foundation of the theory and principles that drive the specific skills of CCPT. Each trainee is carefully monitored and supported to ensure excellence in personal and skill development. Judi and Megan are driven to high standards by a deep caring for the needs of children in therapy and the need for therapeutic excellence for them. We are proud to partner with them and to endorse CPW."Jeff L. Cochran, Ph.D., NCC, LMHC and Nancy H. Cochran, MA, CAS, LMHC
ChildPlayWorks provides comprehensive, quality New Zealand based training in the specialised modality of Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT). The ChildPlayWorks Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme is comprised of 3 Stages and can be completed within 3 years. ChildPlayWorks trainers regularly practice in their own playroom with children and solid, ongoing support is given to all students throughout their training.
The training programme includes four 5-day face-to-face training workshop intensives as well as an online component in Stage 3. The intensives provide concentrated immersion in the development of the 'why' of CCPT, as well as of the 'how' in guided, consolidated CCPT skill development. The number of focused learning hours and the experience of the fully supportive environment of each 5-day intensive, provides an invaluable learning experience for each trainee.
The training pathway is tailored for the individual and is dependant on their base qualification.
ChildPlayWorks also provides professional development workshops which are of interest to all those who work with children.
ChildPlayWorks NZ Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme
Stage 1
Introductory
The Wonderful World of Child-Centered Play Therapy (5-day workshop intensive)
This is also a standalone, professional development workshop and does not require pre-approval for entry into the full play therapy training programme. Applications for the full training programme may be submitted either before or after this foundational workshop.
Stage 2
Readiness for practice
Stage 2a: Deepening and Strengthening the Therapeutic Relationship (5-day workshop intensive)
In this 5-day workshop we host Dr Wendy Kelly (Clinical Psychologist) as she presents her very popular 1-day professional development workshop The Effects of Trauma on Children's Attachment Relationships.
Applications to begin supervised practice are able to be submitted after completion of this workshop.
Establishing and consolidating practice
Stage 2b: Issues in Clinical Practice (5-day workshop intensive)
Included in this 5-day workshop is a 1-day professional development workshop in which we host Heather Chambers (Consultant Child Psychotherapist) and Andrea Broadhurst (Occupational Therapist) as they present Heather's long-standing and highly regarded work the AEAI: Adult Exploration of Attachment Interview.
All training components of Stages 1&2 are completed in Year 1.
Stage 3
Advanced Practice (2 years)
Stage 3a: Issues in Advanced Clinical Practice (5-day workshop intensive)
Included in this workshop are two in-depth presentations:
ChildPlayWorks presents their model for working with parents/caregivers and their child together in the playroom to strengthen their relationship.
Dr Bill Nordling presents his series of three 90-minute interactive presentations 'Working with Parents' and these form a solid foundation for the all-important aspect of developing effective, supportive working relationships with parents/caregivers. Prior to 2021, this valuable series was an additional training requirement but we now include this in the Stage 3a workshop.
Stage 3b: The Emergent Child-Centered Play Therapist (online/long distance)
Nancy Cochran and Dr Jeff Cochran present their excellent series of three 90-minute interactive presentations 'Working with Relationship-Resistant Children'. Nancy H. Cochran and Dr Jeff L. Cochran, alongwith Dr Bill J. Nordling, co-author one of our required texts Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children (Wiley, 2010).
Successful completion of Stage 3 sees the finalising of all clinical and supervised practice components of the ChildPlayWorks Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme. A ChildPlayWorks Post Graduate Certificate in Child-Centered Play Therapy is awarded to successful graduates.
See downloadable brochure with basic training information. For more detailed information please Contact Us.
People can apply for entry into our training programme who hold a recognised qualification (or be a student in final year of training) and hold membership of a Professional Body* including but not limited to the following areas:
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Counselling
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Social Work
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Psychology
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Psychotherapy
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Occupational Therapy
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Speech and Language Therapy
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Early Childhood Education
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Creative Arts Therapy
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Mental Health Nursing
* Professional Association membership:
The Professional Association must have a Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, covering therapeutic work.
Professional Indemnity Insurance and Police Check:
All trainees applying to begin supervised practice must supply ChildPlayWorks with evidence of current Professional Indemnity Insurance as well as give signed permission for a current Police Check.
Please Contact Us for further queries.
We run the 3-day 'An Introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy' professional development workshop in Dunedin 21-23 October 2021.
We anticipate running the 5-day workshop 'The Wonderful World of Child-Centered Play Therapy' in February/March 2022 (dates to be advised). This workshop becomes Stage 1 of the ChildPlayWorks Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme for those who meet the entry criteria.
Both workshops are dependent on participant numbers.
DUNEDIN DATES
An Introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy (standalone, professional development 3-day workshop which also holds credits towards Stage 1)
21-23 October 2021
Stage 1: The Wonderful World of Child-Centered Play Therapy (also a standalone, professional development workshop)
February/March 2022 - dates to be advised
CAMBRIDGE dates
An Introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy (standalone, professional development 3-day workshop which also holds credits towards Stage 1)
15-17 September 2021
Stage 1: The Wonderful World of Child-Centered Play Therapy (also a standalone, professional development workshop)
12-16 April 2021
Stage 2(a): Deepening and Strengthening the Therapeutic Relationship
28 June - 2 July 2021
Stage 2(b): Issues in Clinical Practice
8-12 November 2021
Stage 3(a): Clinical Practice and Individual Research
24-28 May 2021
Stage 3(b): The Emergent Child-Centered Play Therapist
Online - 2021 dates to be advised
Please note: all fees include GST
An Introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy (3-day professional development workshop):
$820 early bird* or $850 standard fee
Stage 1: The Wonderful World of Child-Centered Play Therapy (5 days):
$1395 early bird* or $1445 standard fee
Stage 2(a): Deepening and Strengthening the Therapeutic Relationship (5 days):
$1495 early bird* or $1545 standard fee (includes external presenter)
Stage 2(b): Issues in Clinical Practice (5 days):
$1495 early bird* or $1545 standard fee (includes external presenter)
Stage 3(a): Issues in Advanced Clinical Practice (5 days):
$1645 early bird* or $1695 standard fee (includes external international presenter)
Stage 3(b): The Emergent Child-Centered Play Therapist (distance learning):
$1595 early bird* or $1645 standard fee (includes external international presenter)
*The early bird fee is to be finalised 4 weeks prior to the workshop date. The standard fee is to be finalised prior to commencement of the workshop. (Please enquire about our automatic payment option)
CAMBRIDGE VENUE:
We hold our training workshops in the tranquil environment of Bridges Church & Community Centre, 28 Duke Street, Cambridge, which is a beautiful facility in the heart of Cambridge Town Centre. Tranquil riverwalks are a stones-throw away, and boutique cafes and stores are just around the corner.
It is a 20 minute drive from Hamilton Airport. Regular shuttles run between Hamilton Airport and Cambridge.
DUNEDIN VENUE:
We hold our South Island training workshops in Equippers Dunedin, 24 Union Street, North Dunedin, which is in the heart of the Otago University area. The Otago Museum, boutique cafes and stores are just around the corner.
It is a 25 minute drive from Dunedin Airport. Regular shuttles run between Dunedin Airport and the city of Dunedin.
Professional Development Workshops & Webinars
1-day staff professional development workshops
Professional development is available to early childhood centres, primary schools, and other interested social service agencies for staff development.
Please Contact Us for further information.
AN INTRODUCTION TO CHILD-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY
This popular 3-day professional development workshop offers course participants an introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy, with this being a very unique, deeply heartfelt, relational way of being with children. This workshop also holds credits for Stage 1 of the ChildPlayWorks Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme for those who wish to apply and who meet the entry criteria.
Presenters: Judi Jacobsen and Megan Longman from ChildPlayWorks
North Island
Dates: 15-17 September 2021
Location: Bridges Church & Community Centre, Cambridge
Please download file for workshop information and click here to register.
South Island
Dates: 21-23 October 2021
Location: Equippers Dunedin, 24 Union Street, North Dunedin
Please download file for workshop information and click here to register.
Please Contact Us for further information.
The wonderful world of child-CENTERED PLAY THERAPY
A 5-day professional development workshop which also becomes Stage 1 of the ChildPlayWorks Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme for those who meet the entry criteria.
Presenters: Judi Jacobsen and Megan Longman from ChildPlayWorks
North Island
Dates: 12-16 April 2021
Location: Bridges Church & Community Centre, Cambridge
Please download file for workshop information and click here to register.
South Island
Dates: February/March 2022 - dates to be advised
Location: Equippers Dunedin, 24 Union Street, North Dunedin
Please download file for workshop information and click here to register.
Please Contact Us for further information.
THE EFFECTS OF TRAUMA ON CHILDREN'S ATTACHMENT RELATIONSHIPS
A 1-day professional development workshop with Dr Wendy Kelly, focussing on the impact of trauma on early attachment relationships and how this affects children’s view of themselves and other people, their development and their social and emotional well-being. It will also cover theory and provide ideas and techniques for understanding the issues facing maltreated and traumatised children and a practical method of working out what the child needs to learn from current relationships, both caregiving and therapeutic.
Presenter: Dr Wendy Kelly
Dates: 30 June 2021
Fee: $200 earlybird (earlybird date 2 June 2021) or $250 standard fee
Location: Bridges Church & Community Centre, Cambridge
Please download file for workshop information. Registration details are on the form or click here to register.
Please Contact Us for further information.
working with parents
A series of three 90 minute interactive webinars with Dr Bill Nordling - ongoing professional development for all play therapists.
Building and maintaining successful working relationships with parents whose children are in play therapy is vital for successful therapeutic work with children. This presentation series will focus on major competencies and skills sets for successful work with parents.
Please note: This valuable series is now integral content of the Stage 3a play therapy training workshop however we continue to offer it as professional development for those who are interested.
Presenter: Dr Bill Nordling
Dates: 2021 dates to be advised
Times: 2021 times to be advised
Fee (for series of three presentations): $450 earlybird or $525 standard fee
Please download file for workshop information. Registration details are on the form or click here to register.
Please Contact Us for further information.
aeai: adult exploration of attachment interview
Andrea Broadhurst and Heather Chambers present this popular 1-day professional development workshop in which they teach a therapeutic interview to assist parents in their relationship with their co-parent and/or their children. The interview is designed to reveal to the individual their early relational learning, which drives their feelings, responses and behaviours in key relationships.
Presenters: Andrea Broadhurst and Heather Chambers
Date: Thursday 11 November 2021.
Fee: $200 earlybird (earlybird date 14 October) or $250 standard fee
Location: Bridges Church & Community Centre, Cambridge
Please download file for workshop information. Registration details are on the form or click here to register.
Please Contact Us for further information.