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Please note that the course running on campus will be subject to recruitment and government guidelines. If it has to be cancelled, the University will not be liable for flight, accommodation or any other costs incurred.

Our Play Therapy Summer School this year provides participants with the opportunity to experience an intensive 5 session experiential class, and involves experiential learning about Play Therapy. It is therefore of interest to anyone wishing to find out more about training in this discipline as well as individuals wanting to explore their creativity in a unique environment. In addition this summer school may be of interest to mental health professionals, teachers and social workers etc. interested in learning more about these unique and creative forms of therapy. A degree of active participation will be expected from all participants who should therefore be prepared for a degree of personal disclosure, sharing and exploration.

Our summer school is run each year to offer individuals the opportunity to learn and experience some of the theory and practical elements of client-centred Play Therapy. Participants who attend will be able to use their learning to enhance both their understanding of children’s emotional and behavioural development and their skills in working with children who experience difficulties.

Course Description

The summer school is mainly workshop-based as we aim to learn through practice and experience.  Facilitated by senior play therapy practitioners, this five-day summer school offers participants an insight into core aspects of play therapy.

A degree of active participation will be expected from all participants who should therefore be prepared for a degree of personal disclosure, sharing and exploration.

Fees: £745 Places are on a "first paid, first served" basis due to demand.

Please note: Course fees do not include accommodation. Should you require accommodation on campus, our conference office would be pleased to assist you. Please contact the Conference Office on 0208 392 8100 or e-mail [email protected]

Date: July 22nd-26th

Venue: Whitelands Campus