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Training Dates 2025
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What is CCPT? Introductory Skills for Empathic Child Centred Relationships (1-day): A professional development workshop which holds credits towards Workshop 1
Nelson: 10 October
Wellington: 17 OctoberThe Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l (3-day): A professional development workshop which holds credits towards the 5-day Workshop 1
Cambridge: 26-28 March
Christchurch: 8-10 April
Auckland: 29-31 October
Dunedin: 22-24 October
The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l&ll (5-day): A professional development workshop which holds credits towards Level 1 (for those who enter the CPW Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme programme)
Cambridge: 26-28 March (3 days in-person)
Christchurch: 8-10 April (3 days in-person)
Online: 29 April & 1 May (2 days)
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Workshop 1 (Introductory): The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l&ll (5 days total - 3 days in person & 2 days online. The in-person workshop is prerequisite to the online workshop)
North Island Training (3 days): 26-28 March 2025 - In-person practicum, Cambridge (Part I)
South Island Training (3 days): 8-10 April 2025 - In-person practicum, Christchurch (Part I)
Online Training (2 days): 29th April & 1st May - Online theoretical consolidation for North and South Island trainees combined (Part II)
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Workshop 2: The CCPT Therapeutic Relationship – the Heart of Practice (5 days: 2 days online & 3 days in-person)
Online: 17 & 19 June (2 days)
In-person - Taupō: 24-26 June (3 days)
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Workshop 3: Establishing Readiness for CCPT Practice – Clinical Practice Considerations (5 days: 2 days online & 3 days in-person)
Online: 2 & 4 September (2 days)
In-person - Taupō: 16-18 September (3 days)
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Workshop 4: Core Relational CCPT Practice (5 days: 1 day online & 4 days in-person)
Online: 11 February (1 day)
In-person - Taupō: 18-21 Feb (4 days) / Wānaka: 3-6 March (4 days)
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Workshop 5:Advanced Clinical CCPT Practice
Online in 2025 (August and September - dates tba).
Training Calendar
Workshop 1: The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l&ll – Christchurch
This wonderful 5-day professional development workshop is also Workshop 1 of our full training programme.
This workshop will comprise of a 3-day in-person workshop (26-28 March 2025), followed by a 2-day online workshop for North & South Island trainees combined (29 April & 1 May 2025).
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This five-day workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. There is a focus on emotional regulation and ways of responding to and being with children which will enable this, as well as the building of their self-esteem and the facilitation of change of negative internal working models.
Further details can be found here.
The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l – Christchurch
This wonderful 3-day professional development workshop is part I of Workshop 1.
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This 3-day workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. Workshop participants also gain entry-level knowledge and understanding of CCPT as well as an awareness of the efficacy of this approach when working with children.
Further details can be found here.
This workshop is part of our 5-day introductory workshop. Participants can register for the 2-day online workshop that follows, if they would like to.
Workshop 1 – The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l&ll – 2-day online workshop
This is the 2-day section of our wonderful 5-day professional development workshop, which is also Workshop 1 of our full training programme. The 3-day in-person workshop is prerequisite to this online training.
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. There is a focus on emotional regulation and ways of responding to and being with children which will enable this, as well as the building of their self-esteem and the facilitation of change of negative internal working models.
This workshop will comprise of a 3-day in-person workshop (26-28 March 2025), followed by a 2-day online workshop for North & South Island trainees combined (29 April & 1 May 2025).
Further details can be found here.
Workshop 2: 2-day online workshop
Workshop 2: The CCPT Therapeutic Relationship - the Heart of Practice: 2-day online workshop component
This 5-day workshop comprises of a 2-day online workshop (17&19 June) followed by an in-person 3-day workshop (24-26 June in Taupō). The online component is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Workshop 2: 3-day in-person intensive - Taupō
Stage 2a: Deepening and Strengthening the Therapeutic Relationship (5-day workshop intensive)
This workshop comprises of a 2-day online workshop (4-5 June) followed by an in-person 3-day workshop (12-14 June in Taupō or 24-26 June in Wānaka) The online component is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Applications to begin supervised practice are able to be submitted after completion of this workshop.
Workshop 3: 2-day online workshop
Workshop 3: Establishing Readiness for CCPT Practice – Clinical Practice Considerations - a 5-day (2&3) workshop
2-day online: Theoretical concepts of clinical practice are
explored with these including working with parents/caregivers; teachers and principals as therapeutic partners. Strengthening the parent/child relationship alongside their child’s CCPT process; typical problems and issues in CCPT; and determining therapeutic process including a further understanding of therapeutic stages.
Workshop 3: 3-day in-person intensive - Taupō
Workshop 3: Establishing Readiness for CCPT Practice – Clinical Practice Considerations - (3-day in-person intensive - Taupō)
What is CCPT? Introductory Skills for Empathic Child Centred Relationships – Nelson
This 1-day workshop explores key theory and philosophy which underpin Child Centred relationships. The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of developing empathic relationships with children is also explored.
The ‘why’: the effects of this in the lives of children who encounter the unique CCPT relationship (a case study example presentation).
The ‘how’: some core Child Centred ‘ways of being’ with children are presented to consider as well as the relational art of putting these into practice in everyday relationships. How to consider applying these in a workplace setting.
Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) is briefly introduced – what it is and the benefits of this for children.
Further details can be found here.
What is CCPT? Introductory Skills for Empathic Child Centred Relationships – Wellington
This 1-day workshop explores key theory and philosophy which underpin Child Centred relationships. The ‘why’ and ‘how’ of developing empathic relationships with children is also explored.
The ‘why’: the effects of this in the lives of children who encounter the unique Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) relationship (a case study example presentation).
The ‘how’: some core Child Centred ‘ways of being’ with children are presented to consider as well as the relational art of putting these into practice in everyday relationships. How to consider applying these in a workplace setting.
CCPT is briefly introduced – what it is and the benefits of this for children.
Further details can be found here.
The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l – Dunedin
This wonderful 3-day professional development workshop is part I of Workshop 1.
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This 3-day workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. Workshop participants also gain entry-level knowledge and understanding of CCPT as well as an awareness of the efficacy of this approach when working with children.
Further details can be found here.
The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l – Auckland
This wonderful 3-day professional development workshop is part I of Workshop 1.
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This 3-day workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. Workshop participants also gain entry-level knowledge and understanding of CCPT as well as an awareness of the efficacy of this approach when working with children.
Further details can be found here.
Workshop 1: The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l&ll – Cambridge
This wonderful 5-day professional development workshop is also Workshop 1 of our full training programme.
This workshop will comprise of a 3-day in-person workshop (26-28 March 2025), followed by a 2-day online workshop for North & South Island trainees combined (29 April & 1 May 2025).
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This five-day workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. There is a focus on emotional regulation and ways of responding to and being with children which will enable this, as well as the building of their self-esteem and the facilitation of change of negative internal working models.
Further details can be found here.
The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therapy l – Cambridge
This wonderful 3-day professional development workshop is part I of Workshop 1.
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This 3-day workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. Workshop participants also gain entry-level knowledge and understanding of CCPT as well as an awareness of the efficacy of this approach when working with children.
Further details can be found here.
This workshop is part of our 5-day introductory workshop. Participants can register for the 2-day online workshop that follows, if they would like to.
Workshop 4: 4-day in-person intensive: Taupō
Workshop 4: Core Relational Practice (4-day in-person intensive)
This workshop will comprise of a 1-day online workshop (11 February 2025) and a 4-day in-person workshop to consolidate practice. The online workshop is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Included in this workshop are two in-depth presentations:
ChildPlayWorks presents their model for working with parents/caregivers and their child together in the playroom to strengthen their relationship.
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.
Workshop 4: Core Relational CCPT Practice
ADVANCED PRACTICE
Workshop 4: Core Relational CCPT Practice (1-day online workshop component)
This workshop will comprise of a 1-day online workshop (22 January 2024) and a 4-day in-person workshop to consolidate practice. The online workshop is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Included in this workshop are two in-depth presentations:
ChildPlayWorks presents their model for working with parents/caregivers and their child together in the playroom to strengthen their relationship.
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.
An Introduction to Child Centred Play Therapy - Cambridge
This popular 3-day professional development workshop offers course participants an introduction to Child-Centred Play Therapy, with this being a very unique, deeply heartfelt, relational way of being with children. This workshop also holds credits for Stage 1 of the ChildPlayWorks Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme for those who wish to apply and who meet the entry criteria.
Stage 2B: 3-day in-person intensive - Taupō
ESTABLISHING AND CONSOLIDATING PRACTICE
Stage 2b: Issues in Clinical Practice (3-day in-person intensive - Taupō)
This 5-day workshop is comprised of a 2-day online workshop (26-27 August) and a 3-day in-person intensive (4-6 September in Wānaka or 18-20 September in Taupō). The online workshop is prerequisite to the in-person intensive.
Included in this 5-day workshop:
Typical problems and issues in CCPT
Advanced play therapy practice development
Determining therapeutic process
Group role plays
Case material, DVD material
Experiential and personal reflective activities
Stage 4, Module 7 - Presentation 3
Stage 4, Module 7: The Emergent Child-Centred Play Therapist (online/long distance)
Nancy Cochran and Dr Jeff Cochran present their excellent series of three 90-minute interactive presentations 'Working with Relationship-Resistant Children'. Nancy H. Cochran and Dr Jeff L. Cochran, alongwith Dr Bill J. Nordling, co-author one of our required texts Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children (Wiley, 2010).
Stage 2B: 3-day in-person intensive - Wānaka
ESTABLISHING AND CONSOLIDATING PRACTICE
Stage 2b: Issues in Clinical Practice (3-day in-person intensive - Wānaka)
This 5-day workshop is comprised of a 2-day online workshop (26-27 August) and a 3-day in-person intensive (4-6 September in Wānaka or 18-20 September in Taupō). The online workshop is prerequisite to the in-person intensive.
Included in this 5-day workshop:
Typical problems and issues in CCPT
Advanced play therapy practice development
Determining therapeutic process
Group role plays
Case material, DVD material
Experiential and personal reflective activities
Stage 2B: 2-day online workshop
ESTABLISHING AND CONSOLIDATING PRACTICE
Stage 2b: Issues in Clinical Practice (2-day online workshop)
This 5-day workshop is comprised of a 2-day online workshop (26-27 August) and a 3-day in-person intensive (4-6 September in Wānaka or 18-20 September in Taupō). The online workshop is prerequisite to the in-person intensive.
Included in this 5-day workshop:
Typical problems and issues in CCPT
Advanced play therapy practice development
Determining therapeutic process
Group role plays
Case material, DVD material
Experiential and personal reflective activities
Stage 4, Module 7 - Presentation 2
Stage 4, Module 7: The Emergent Child-Centred Play Therapist (online/long distance)
Nancy Cochran and Dr Jeff Cochran present their excellent series of three 90-minute interactive presentations 'Working with Relationship-Resistant Children'. Nancy H. Cochran and Dr Jeff L. Cochran, alongwith Dr Bill J. Nordling, co-author one of our required texts Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children (Wiley, 2010).
Stage 4, Module 7 - Presentation 1
Stage 4, Module 7: The Emergent Child-Centred Play Therapist (online/long distance)
Nancy Cochran and Dr Jeff Cochran present their excellent series of three 90-minute interactive presentations 'Working with Relationship-Resistant Children'. Nancy H. Cochran and Dr Jeff L. Cochran, alongwith Dr Bill J. Nordling, co-author one of our required texts Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children (Wiley, 2010).
Stage 2A: 3-day in-person intensive - Wānaka
Stage 2a: Deepening and Strengthening the Therapeutic Relationship (5-day workshop intensive)
This workshop comprises of a 2-day online workshop (4-5 June) followed by an in-person 3-day workshop (12-14 June in Taupō or 24-26 June in Wānaka) The online component is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Applications to begin supervised practice are able to be submitted after completion of this workshop.
Stage 2A: 3-day in-person intensive - Taupō
Stage 2a: Deepening and Strengthening the Therapeutic Relationship (5-day workshop intensive)
This workshop comprises of a 2-day online workshop (4-5 June) followed by an in-person 3-day workshop (12-14 June in Taupō or 24-26 June in Wānaka) The online component is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Applications to begin supervised practice are able to be submitted after completion of this workshop.
Stage 2A: 2-day online workshop
Stage 2a: Deepening and Strengthening the Therapeutic Relationship (5-day workshop intensive)
This workshop comprises of a 2-day online workshop (4-5 June) followed by an in-person 3-day workshop (12-14 June in Taupō or 24-26 June in Wānaka) The online component is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Applications to begin supervised practice are able to be submitted after completion of this workshop.
'Trauma & Attachment' - 1-day online professional development workshop with Dr.Wendy Kelly
A 1-day Seminar with Wendy Kelly (PhD), Clinical Psychologist (live online presentation). This online seminar will focus on the impact of trauma on early attachment relationships and how this affects children’s view of themselves and other people, their development, and their social and emotional well-being. The seminar will be presented in a live, online, interactive format with time for questions and participation factored in.
Stage 3: 4-day in-person intensive: Taupō
ADVANCED PRACTICE
Stage 3: Issues in Advanced Clinical Practice (4-day in-person intensive)
This workshop will comprise of a 1-day online workshop (22 January 2024) and a 4-day in-person workshop to consolidate practice. The online workshop is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Included in this workshop are two in-depth presentations:
ChildPlayWorks presents their model for working with parents/caregivers and their child together in the playroom to strengthen their relationship.
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.
The Wonderful World of CCPT - 2-day online workshop
This is the 2-day section of our wonderful 5-day professional development workshop, which is also Stage 1 of our full training programme. The 3-day in-person workshop is prerequisite to this online training.
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. There is a focus on emotional regulation and ways of responding to and being with children which will enable this, as well as the building of their self-esteem and the facilitation of change of negative internal working models.
This workshop will comprise of a 3-day in-person workshop (25-27 March 2024), followed by a 2-day online workshop for North & South Island trainees combined (8-9 April 2024).
Further details can be found here.
The Wonderful World of CCPT - Stage 1 - Wānaka
This wonderful 5-day professional development workshop is also Stage 1 of our full training programme.
This workshop will comprise of a 3-day in-person workshop (25-27 March 2024), followed by a 2-day online workshop for North & South Island trainees combined (8-9 April 2024).
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This five-day workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. There is a focus on emotional regulation and ways of responding to and being with children which will enable this, as well as the building of their self-esteem and the facilitation of change of negative internal working models.
Further details can be found here.
The Wonderful World of CCPT - Stage 1 - Cambridge
This wonderful 5-day professional development workshop is also Stage 1 of our full training programme.
This workshop will comprise of a 3-day in-person workshop (25-27 March 2024), followed by a 2-day online workshop for North & South Island trainees combined (8-9 April 2024).
This workshop is of interest to counsellors, social workers, teachers, early childhood educators, psychotherapists, psychologists, creative art therapists, and others who work with children, as well as students who are training in these areas.
Participants take away with them a broad range of facilitative and relational responses, as well as an understanding of the philosophy behind these, to use in their daily interactions with children.
This five-day workshop offers participants a glimpse into the fascinating world of CCPT. Workshop participants learn ways of communicating with children which are focussed on their relationship and which enable the child to know they have been fully heard and understood. There is a focus on emotional regulation and ways of responding to and being with children which will enable this, as well as the building of their self-esteem and the facilitation of change of negative internal working models.
Further details can be found here.
Stage 3: 4-day in-person intensive: Wānaka
ADVANCED PRACTICE
Stage 3: Issues in Advanced Clinical Practice (4-day in-person intensive)
This workshop will comprise of a 1-day online workshop (22 January 2024) and a 4-day in-person workshop to consolidate practice. The online workshop is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Included in this workshop are two in-depth presentations:
ChildPlayWorks presents their model for working with parents/caregivers and their child together in the playroom to strengthen their relationship.
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 3: 1-day Online Workshop
ADVANCED PRACTICE
Stage 3: Issues in Advanced Clinical Practice (1-day online workshop component)
This workshop will comprise of a 1-day online workshop (22 January 2024) and a 4-day in-person workshop to consolidate practice. The online workshop is prerequisite to the in-person workshop.
Included in this workshop are two in-depth presentations:
ChildPlayWorks presents their model for working with parents/caregivers and their child together in the playroom to strengthen their relationship.
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 2B Cambridge
ESTABLISHING AND CONSOLIDATING PRACTICE
Stage 2b: Issues in Clinical Practice (5-day workshop intensive)
Included in this 5-day workshop:
Typical problems and issues in CCPT
Advanced play therapy practice development
Determining therapeutic process
Group role plays
Case material, DVD material
Experiential and personal reflective activities
An Introduction to Child Centred Play Therapy - Wānaka
This popular 3-day professional development workshop offers course participants an introduction to Child-Centred Play Therapy, with this being a very unique, deeply heartfelt, relational way of being with children. This workshop also holds credits for Stage 1 of the ChildPlayWorks Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme for those who wish to apply and who meet the entry criteria.
Stage 3B, Module 7 - Presentation 3
Stage 3b, Module 7: The Emergent Child-Centred Play Therapist (online/long distance)
Nancy Cochran and Dr Jeff Cochran present their excellent series of three 90-minute interactive presentations 'Working with Relationship-Resistant Children'. Nancy H. Cochran and Dr Jeff L. Cochran, alongwith Dr Bill J. Nordling, co-author one of our required texts Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children (Wiley, 2010).
An Introduction to Child Centered Play Therapy - Cambridge
This popular 3-day professional development workshop offers course participants an introduction to Child-Centered Play Therapy, with this being a very unique, deeply heartfelt, relational way of being with children. This workshop also holds credits for Stage 1 of the ChildPlayWorks Clinical Play Therapy Training Programme for those who wish to apply and who meet the entry criteria.
Stage 3B, Module 7 - Presentation 2
Stage 3b, Module 7: The Emergent Child-Centred Play Therapist (online/long distance)
Nancy Cochran and Dr Jeff Cochran present their excellent series of three 90-minute interactive presentations 'Working with Relationship-Resistant Children'. Nancy H. Cochran and Dr Jeff L. Cochran, alongwith Dr Bill J. Nordling, co-author one of our required texts Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children (Wiley, 2010).
Stage 3B, Module 7 - Presentation 1
Stage 3b, Module 7: The Emergent Child-Centred Play Therapist (online/long distance)
Nancy Cochran and Dr Jeff Cochran present their excellent series of three 90-minute interactive presentations 'Working with Relationship-Resistant Children'. Nancy H. Cochran and Dr Jeff L. Cochran, alongwith Dr Bill J. Nordling, co-author one of our required texts Child-Centered Play Therapy: A Practical Guide to Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Children (Wiley, 2010).
Stage 2B Wānaka
ESTABLISHING AND CONSOLIDATING PRACTICE
Stage 2b: Issues in Clinical Practice (5-day workshop intensive)
Included in this 5-day workshop:
Typical problems and issues in CCPT
Advanced play therapy practice development
Determining therapeutic process
Group role plays
Case material, DVD material
Experiential and personal reflective activities
Stage 2A Cambridge
Stage 2a: Deepening and Strengthening the Therapeutic Relationship (5-day workshop intensive)
In this 5-day workshop we host Dr Wendy Kelly (Clinical Psychologist) as she presents her very popular 1-day professional development workshop The Effects of Trauma on Children's Attachment Relationships.
Applications to begin supervised practice are able to be submitted after completion of this workshop.
Stage 3A, Cambridge
ADVANCED PRACTICE
Stage 3a: Issues in Advanced Clinical Practice (5-day workshop intensive)
Included in this workshop are two in-depth presentations:
ChildPlayWorks presents their model for working with parents/caregivers and their child together in the playroom to strengthen their relationship.
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.