ChildPlayWorks
NZ Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme

CPW Full Training Programme

ChildPlayWorks provides comprehensive, quality New Zealand-based training in the specialised modality of Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT). The ChildPlayWorks Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme consists of 4 Stages and can be completed within 3 years.

There is an application process to enter our training programme after Stage 1. Please contact us for further information.

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 3-day face-to-face training workshop intensives as well as five online components.  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 3-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. 

See below for more information on the training programme.

ChildPlayWorks NZ Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme

  • Stage 1 - Introductory

    The Art of Relationship: A Child-Centred Way of Being with Children I&II

    A two-part 5-day (3+2) workshop - 3-day intensive (Part I) & 2-day online (Part II)

    3-day intensive (Part I): The theoretical model and philosophical framework of child-centred practice is explored. Core child-centred skills are explored which focus on the significance and ‘relational art’ of empathic relationships with children within a workplace setting.

    Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) is introduced and examined within the framework of the neurobiology of play and the awesomeness of CCPT becomes undeniable.

    2-day online (Part II): Key child development theory and attachment concepts are examined within the framework of CCPT. CCPT therapeutic stage development is explored as well as a child-centred framework for therapeutic limit setting.

  • Stage 2 - Establishing Readiness for CCPT Practice

    Stage 2a: The CCPT Therapeutic Relationship: a 5-day (2 days online & 3 days in-person) workshop

    Applications to begin supervised practice are able to be submitted after completion of this workshop.

    ESTABLISHING AND CONSOLIDATING PRACTICE
    Stage 2b: The Heart of Relationship: a 5-day (2 days online & 3 days in-person) workshop 

    All training components of Stages 1&2 are completed in Year 1.

  • Stage 3 - Advanced Practice

    Stage 3: Core Relational Practice: a 5-day (1&4) workshop

    1-day online: ChildPlayWorks presents their model for working with parents/caregivers and their child together in the playroom to strengthen their relationship.

    4-day intensive: Day 1 puts theory into practice from the online workshop with experiential role plays consolidating this practice. In Days 2-4, 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.

  • Stage 4 - Advanced Practice

    Module 7 of Stage 4: The Emergent Child-Centred Play Therapist (online)

    Accessing key online presentations with: Jeff L. Cochran, Ph.D., NCC, LMHC & Nancy H. Cochran, MA, CAS, LMHC. 

    Online Forum participation: Group reflective discussions on the online presentations; supporting each other’s work with children and linking theory to practice. An individual case study completes the theoretical component of
    The Emergent Child-Centred Play Therapist. 

    Successful completion of Stage 4 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 Centred Play Therapy is awarded to successful graduates.

CPW Training Brochure 2024

Jeff L. Cochran, Ph.D., NCC, LMHC and Nancy H. Cochran, MA, CAS, LMHC

"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."

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