In-House & Local Group Training
The Academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy (APAC) provides in-house
play therapy training on an organisation's site or at a convenient location for
a group.
The advantages are:
- Fully accredited programmes (by PTUK, PTI) using proven
course content delivered by experts in their field
- Training at a convenient place and time - especially for
those who prefer weekdays
- Only local travel - less distance, time and cost
- Less time away from home
- Affinity with other group members
- Training may be more closely aligned with organisation's
needs focusing on the skills required for safe and effective practice, without
the pressure of formal academic work
- Cost benefits from economies of scale and use of existing facilities
In-house Play Therapy Training for Organisations
APAC's course material is available for in-house training
programmes. These may range from half day introductory workshops to full
Certificate and Diploma courses. The course content is tailored to the
learning objectives of the organisation and integrated with other learning
methods.
Normally a group of 8 - 12 is optimum for cost and
effectiveness. However we have presented a half day workshop to over 40
delegates and run a 5-day intensive training course in therapeutic play skills
for 80 participants. Examples are:
LEA Behaviour Service
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A series of introductory
workshops followed by a one-year, part time Certificate in Therapeutic Play
Skills for Educational Psychologists and teaching staff.
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Local Counselling Services
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One day introductory workshops -
using therapeutic play skills to work with children and families.
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Education Authority
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Six month Certificate programme, over
six weekends, for primary and nursery school teachers.
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Special Needs School
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One day workshop for Teaching
Assistants focussing on dealing with playground behaviour.
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Care Home
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Six month Certificate programme, over
12 weekdays for Care Workers and Supervisors.
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University
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Half day seminar with practical
exercises introducing the therapeutic play continuum to a Childhood Studies
course.
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Family Counselling Service
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One day workshop for adult
Counsellors - introduction to using therapeutic play with children and
families.
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Local Group Training
APAC's course material is also available for local group
training programmes. These may range from half day introductory workshops
to full Certificate and Diploma courses. The training may be focussed on
any special requirements that the group may have. A group may be made up
of an Organiser and independent individuals or members of organisations.
A group of 8 - 12 is optimum for cost and effectiveness for
the Certificate and Diploma programmes.
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