Family Futures is one of the UK centres for Theraplay training with qualified UK-based trainers who specialise in working with traumatised children and their families. Theraplay is used in the UK and internationally, with around 1,200 professionals attending our training since 2002. Our courses are active and rewarding. We limit participant numbers so you can receive the personal attention that will allow you to develop your skills in a way that will be relevant to your work.
How will Theraplay help the children and families I work with?
Theraplay is a short-term and long term, therapist-guided therapy for children and their parents or caregivers that enhances attachment, self-esteem and trust in others through play and interaction. It is based on the natural qualities found in healthy parent and child relationships, and focuses on four domains: structure, nurture, engagement and challenge.
Theraplay works on creating an active and empathetic connection between a child and their parents. This process helps children to view themselves as worthy and lovable, and change their perceptions of relationships to ones that are positive and rewarding.
What is Group Theraplay?
Group Theraplay is an adaptation for settings in which the therapist or other professionals work with groups of children or with groups of parents and children to improve interaction, communication and relationships. A Theraplay Group is an adult-led, structured play group that incorporates playful, cooperative and nurturing activities that enhance the emotional wellbeing of children. Unlike other play group approaches, Theraplay learning takes place on a non-verbal level. The group leaders and children DO positive social interactions. Positive messages from the group interaction gradually become part of the child's internal sense of self. During the training you'll learn how to apply Theraplay principles to group settings.
To attend, you are required to:
*The Theraplay eligibility form will be emailed in advance of the training.
Teachers, learning support assistants, Special education teachers, additional support needs workers, therapists and people working with children/young people in a group home setting.
Please have a look on Theraplay UK for more information on how to qualify as a certified Theraplay practitioner.
Jay Vaughan, Theraplay accredited Practitioner, Supervisor & Trainer
