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Theraplay® is a structured play therapy for children and their parents. Its goal is to enhance attachment, self-esteem, trust in others and joyful engagement.
     


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Family Futures is pleased to be able to host the Theraplay® introductory certificate course. Family Futures is committed to running the complete Theraplay training course to enable UK participants to qualify in Theraplay®. We therefore also host the intermediate course and supervision days. The course is suitable for:

Family Therapists
Play and Child Therapists
Teachers
Social Workers


Theraplay® was first developed in 1967 at The Theraplay® Institute in Chicago, Illinois. It is used in many therapy, childcare and educational settings throughout the U.S. and abroad. The Theraplay® Institute provides assessment and treatment for families, consultation to social service and child welfare organizations, and training in Theraplay® for professionals. The method has also been adapted for use in groups.

Theraplay® is a structured play therapy for children and their parents. Its goal is to enhance attachment, self-esteem, trust in others and joyful engagement. Children are referred for a wide variety of problems including withdrawn or depressed behaviour, overactive-aggressive behaviour, temper tantrums, phobias, and difficulty socialising and making friends.

Children are also referred for various behaviour and interpersonal problems resulting from learning disabilities, developmental delays, and pervasive developmental disorders. Because of its focus on attachment and also relationship development, Theraplay® has been used successfully for many years with foster and adoptive families. With this method, family interaction patterns have changed and schools and paediatricians have reported improved behaviour and reduced symptomatology in children. The same treatment techniques, extending over a longer period of time, are used with developmentally disordered and autistic children. It has been our experience that even in the rare cases where parents/caregivers can not be involved, Theraplay® is still of benefit to the child.

The 5-day course encompasses a 3-day introductory training, a 1-day assessment training and a 1-day group Theraplay® training.

In response to recent articles published about Theraplay, please see link from the Theraplay Institute.


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Introductory 5-Day Course;
£950 + VAT (Incl. Lunch)
Course run at Family Futures, London: 13-17 June 2011
                                                               
Intermediate Theraplay;
£650 + VAT (Incl. Lunch)
Course run at Family Futures, London: 4-6 October 2010

 
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