Play Therapy Training - Skills Taught by APAC

List of skills taught on APAC's play therapy training courses. APAC provides the widest range of training in therapeutic play skills in the UK.

Skill	Course Stage
Skill	Introd-uctory	Certif-icate	Diploma	Specialist
Meeting statutory/legal requirements for working with children including child protection
Taking responsibility for safety when working with children
Obtaining parental/carer permissions
Understanding the nature and importance of play to human development
Setting up a room for therapeutic play
Using story telling
Using sandplay
Using music
Using dance
Using movement
Using arts materials
Using drama
Using puppets
Making and using masks
Using games for play therapy purposes
Using playdough & clay
Using creative visualisations
Using un-constructed materials
Using relaxation exercises
Using symbols & metaphors in therapeutic play
Using observation skills
Working with the inner child
Using a non directive approach to therapeutic play
Using a non judgemental / reflective commenting approach
Using a non interpretive approach to therapeutic play
Working directively when appropriate
Adapting and applying the therapeutic play continuum
Setting appropriate boundaries
Forming an appropriate therapeutic alliance with clients
Developing and working with appropriate beginnings & endings
Making clinical assessments
Liaising with SENCOs, teachers and other colleagues
Contributing to multi agency meetings
Carrying out quality management of therapeutic play activities
Working within an ethical framework
Taking responsibility for own personal development and CPD
Applying a theoretical foundation to therapeutic play
Understanding clinical supervision
Providing clinical supervision
Managing equipment
Managing stocks of materials
Gathering and maintaining information
Using information to analyse practice
Making clinical decisions in respect of clients

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