With a Graduate Certificate of Therapeutic Child Play, you can get an introduction to the therapeutic powers of play while building specialised skills that allow you to work more effectively with children.

Love working with children and want a deeper understanding of the way they think, behave and feel?

The Graduate Certificate of Therapeutic Child Play is a dynamic and enriching program tailored for professionals who work closely with children in a variety of settings, from healthcare to education. Whether you are a health professional, educator, or an allied health worker, this course offers invaluable insights into the therapeutic potential of play and how these principles can be seamlessly incorporated into your existing work with children. Play is not only a natural part of childhood but also an essential tool for promoting healthy development and emotional well-being in children, and this course is designed to harness these benefits.

 

Gain a deeper understanding of profound role that play holds in the psychosocial, emotional, and behavioural development of children, and examine child development from a range of angles, gaining a deep understanding of how children grow and develop across different stages.

 

You will also explore childhood neuroscience and psychopathology, providing you with a strong foundation in understanding the neurological and psychological processes that underpin behaviour and development. Topics such as developmental trauma offer insight into how adverse experiences in early life can affect a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social growth. You will also investigate neurodevelopmental differences, including conditions such as autism, and how these may impact a child’s capacity to engage with their environment, peers, and educators.

 

You will learn evidence-based methods for implementing therapeutic play into your work with children to help address the challenges that they may face, from emotional regulation to social skills development. This ensures that you can immediately apply what you learn, making a tangible difference in the lives of the children you work with.