The Power of Play Therapy and Addressing Trauma in Young Children

Child Centred Play Therapy provides an empirically researched approach to supporting children through the use of using a trained therapist and the medium of play. Attendance at this training session will add valuable knowledge and skills in the area of in therapeutic interventions with children that are effective and developmentally suitable.

Who should attend? Social Workers and mental health practitioners working therapeutically with children and families who have experienced/ are experiencing trauma. This training is applicable for all ranges of experience from students to established social workers.

Presenter - Kylie Ellison is a registered counsellor, registered play therapist and play therapist supervisor who has been working with children, young people and families in the human services field for the past 19 years.