Welcome to the Play Therapy Online Training Academy:
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Offering Inspirational Child Centered Play Therapy Training

The Play Therapy Online Training Academy is an Approved Training Provider with the leading international Play Therapy Association,​​ Association for Play Therapy USA: ​APT Approved Provider of Training: #18-556
and with the Australian Play Therapists Association: APTA

About the Play Therapy Online Training Academy:

 We are delighted to be offering high quality online training and professional development/continuing education in Child Centered Play Therapy, a heartful and evidence based form of counselling and psychotherapy for children 2-10 years old. Learn about the theory, principles and practices of this beautiful, empathic Play Therapy approach from some of the international leaders in Child Centered Play Therapy from Australia and America.

Our Child Centered Play Therapy Online Course includes audio and video presentations, downloadable notes and reflective processes. The training  is all online, is self paced and available to access 24/7.  

Child Centered Play Therapy Online Course: (24 hours)
  • Workshop 1: The Heart and Healing World of Child Centered Play Therapy (8 hours)
  • Workshop 2: Play Therapy Skills and Practices (10.5 hours)
  • Workshop 3: Play Therapy Special Topics (5.5  hours)

You can register for the Play Therapy Course or for Workshop 1 or Workshops 1 & 2. The training is accepted for professional development (PD/OPD/CPD) and CE credit by many professional associations, registering bodies, workplaces and groups in different countries and we are also pleased to be offering Special Group Rates. 
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We offer our training internationally and have had people complete our training from Australia, America, Canada, Singapore, Hong Kong, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Slovenia, Italy, Austria, Portugal, South America, Africa, Nepal, India, Indonesia, Israel, Kuwait, Turkey. Dubai and many other countries.  

Many of the skills and practices from this heart centered and deeply respectful Humanistic Play Therapy approach can also be successfully integrated into other work roles, settings and relationships with children.

Our Play Therapy Online Training Offers You the Opportunity to:

  • Immerse into the ​empathic, healing world ​of Child Centered Play Therapy and learn from inspiring trainers​​
  • Deepen and enhance your work and relationships with children: ​Learn Play Therapy skills ​​and practices to use in your work with children and families   
  • Embrace the 4 Therapeutic Healing Messages: I am here, I hear you, I understand and I care
  • ​Develop skills in working therapeutically with children where play can be their language and the toys can be their words
  • ​​Learn ways of empathically and therapeutically responding to children who are silent, anxious, happy, sad, displaying challenging behaviours, want to leave, are loving being there and much more​
  • Learn the wonderful ACT Limit Setting Model 
  • ​Make a profound difference in the lives of children who have experienced trauma, loss, grief and challenging early life experiences
  • Experience the power of Child Centered Play Therapy to foster children's emotional, psychosocial, behavioural and developmental growth and healing ​​

Child Centered Play Therapy Online Course ​and Workshops:

Who is Our Training For?

  • Psychologists, social workers, counsellors, occupational therapists, art therapists, creative ​arts therapists, school counsellors, Play Therapists, psychotherapists, mental health nurses, pastoral care workers and others in mental health areas and students in these fields wanting to develop specialist skills in Play Therapy and Counselling with children 
  • ​Agencies, organisations, schools and groups offering counselling, therapeutic and support services for children and families
  • Those in health, child and family support, teaching, early education, allied health, early intervention, hospital​ Play Therapy and students in these fields wanting to integrate some of the Play Therapy practices into their work with children​​

Many Workplaces and Professional Groups in Different Countries Accept our Training Including:

  • Association for Play Therapy, USA (APT): The Play Therapy Online Training  Academy CE hours count towards becoming  a Registered Play Therapist (RPT) with the Association for Play Therapy USA (APT) for those meeting  APT's mental health qualification standards, and for renewal hours
  • ​ ​Australian Play Therapists Association (APTA):  We are an Approved Training Provider with APTA, a peak professional registering body in Australia
  •  The internationally renowned National Institute of Relationship Enhancement: ​Our course meets NIRE'S Child Centered Play Therapy training prerequisites for applying for their Certification Program in Child Centered Play Therapy  

Some of the Wonderful Feedback We Have Received: 

  • "Exceeded my expectations! I adored this training and especially the inclusion of the videos with Dr Gary Landreth. Thank you for providing such a great opportunity to learn!" Kim Bielak: Associate Marriage & Family Therapist: United States
  • "I wish to commend you on the best online workshops I have been privileged to experience and learn from." Natalie Marques: Registered Psychologist: Australia​​
  • “Wow, great training! It was so much more than I anticipated and now I am even more excited to work with children!” Liz DeLandsheer: Counselor, Michigan USA​
  • "Loved the videos and the contents of the audio were amazing, Thank you for sharing your knowledge with such passion." Lisette Marquis-Harding: Mental Health Nursing Certification: Canada​​
  • '"Thank you for this great program! This is so accessible since it’s all online. All the materials are very helpful." Mental Health Professional, Japan
  • "Great training. This was one of the best trainings I've ever attended. Thank you." Jennifer: Licensed Mental Health Counselor/Certified Counselor: USA​​
  • “I signed up for this training course due to a lack of in-person training options during the pandemic. I’m so glad I did! I was already somewhat familiar with Child-Centered Play Therapy, but this training contained considerable depth and case studies that increased my confidence in implementing this approach. I feel much more knowledgeable and capable of doing this type of therapy with children and discussing it with their parents. Jewel is an engaging presenter, and I am so grateful I've had this training as a resource. I would recommend it to anyone hoping to learn more about this wonderful theoretical orientation.”
    -Bethany R., LCMHCA, USA
  • ​"I really enjoyed taking this online training. I have learned a lot and my practice will be influenced every day in my work with children and in my contacts with their parents and caregivers. The training is very well presented and organized. It was easy to keep a good motivation to complete the program. Thank you so much for this inspiring and rewarding experience!" Danièle Loubier: Psychologist, Canada
  • “I have thoroughly enjoyed this course and have found it extremely useful. Would highly recommend this to other professionals who work in a therapeutic realm with children and young people!” Briarna Popis: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), Masters of Counselling / School Chaplain/Student Wellbeing Support: Australia
  • "This was amazing training in Child Centered Play Therapy and I have learnt so much. Not only amazing techniques for professional use but also I have used them in my personal life and they open a new way of connection with others and especially with kids... I have learnt so much and it was a life changer...I feel deeply honored to have this program in my life." Dorisa Peres: ​Psychologist, Portugal ​
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