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(Intermediate) in Play Therapy October - December 2026

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Build your knowledge and confidence in Art Therapies with this 10-week intermediate course, designed for professionals and individuals looking to deepen their understanding in this field. 

 

On-Campus Course Details 

Duration: 10 weeks 

Dates: 11 October – 6 December 2026 

Format: On Campus, Whitelands College 

8 × Wednesday Evening Sessions (19:00–21:00) 

2 × Saturday Half Day Workshops (10:00–14:00) 

 

Online Course Details 

Duration: 10 weeks 

Dates: 11 October – 6 December 2026 

Format: Online via Microsoft Teams 

8 × Thursday Evening Sessions (19:00–21:00) 

2 × Sunday Half Day Workshops (10:00–14:00) 

 

Ideal for: 

Health Professionals 

Social Workers 

Teachers 

Anyone interested in Play Therapy

Course Code

PTFD26INT

Course Leader

Stacy Gambrell
Course Description

The Intermediate Foundation runs from October to December and is suitable for those looking for an introduction to Arts and Play Therapies. Intermediate courses have a strong focus on experiential learning, creating a space to put theory into practice. 

Advanced Foundation runs from January to March and is suitable for those who have either completed the Intermediate course or have some experience of Arts and Play therapies. The Advanced course has a stronger focus on theory and is suitable for those with some experience in experiential learning. 

Please note that the completion of any Arts and Play Therapy Short Course does not allow you to practice as a therapist or guarantee a place on the qualifying Master's degree. Although these courses are experiential in nature, they are not intended to provide therapy, as such, to participants. 

Courses are subject to a minimum number of participants to go ahead. If the course does not go ahead, you will be issued with a full refund; however, the University will not be liable for any additional costs incurred. 

A Certificate of Attendance will be issued to participants following successful completion of the course.  

Online courses will be held on Microsoft Teams; full instructions for accessing the courses will be shared ahead of the first session. 

On-Campus courses will be held at Whitelands College; information relating to travel and parking will be shared ahead of the first session. 

Places are limited and will be confirmed once payment is received. To allow for enrolment, course bookings will close two weeks before the course start date, so early booking is advised. 

If you have any queries or are booking an Alumni place, please contact shortcourses@roehampton.ac.uk, and a member of the team will get back to you. 

 

Course Overview:

Sunday 11 October 

10am – 2pm 

Opening Session  

Thursday 15 October 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Two  

Why play? 

Thursday 22 October 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Three  

Historical Overview 

Thursday 29 October 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Four  

Sensory and Embodiment Play 

Thursday 05 November 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Five  

Projective and Symbolic play 

Thursday 12 November 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Six  

Dramatic Role Play 

 

Thursday 19 November 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Seven  

Using Art 

Thursday 26 November 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Eight  

Providing a therapeutic environment 

Thursday 03 December 

7pm – 9pm 

 

Workshop Nine  

Building Self Esteem 

Sunday 05 December 

10am – 2pm 

 

Closing Session 

 

 

StartEndCourse Fee 
On Campus - 11th Oct
11/10/202606/12/2026£875.00[Read More]
Online - 11th Oct
11/10/202606/12/2026£875.00[Read More]
[Alumni Discount] - 11th Oct
11/10/202606/12/2026£787.50[Read More]