Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) is a developmentally responsive, play-based mental health intervention for young children ages 3 to 10 who are experiencing social, emotional, behavioral and relational disorders (Landreth, 2012; Ray, 2011; Ray et al., 2021). CCPT utilises play, the natural language of children, and therapeutic relationship to provide a safe, consistent therapeutic environment in which a child can experience full acceptance, empathy and understanding from the therapist and process inner experiences and feelings through play and symbols. CCPT is well-supported by an extensive body of research literature that supports the intervention as effective for disruptive behaviors (Bratton et al., 2013; Cochran & Cochran, 2017; Ray et al., 2007; Ritzi et al., 2017; Wilson & Ray, 2018), anxiety (Stulmaker & Ray, 2015), autism spectrum disorder problem behaviors (Schottelkorb et al., 2020), social-emotional assets (Blalock et al., 2019; Taylor & Ray, 2021), and overall impairment (Ray et al., 2013).
This workshop provides advanced training in CCPT, including theory, research and practice, with particular emphasis on person-centered and motivational interviewing approaches.
Learning Objectives:
- Provide an advanced understanding of the theoretical basis of Child-Centred Play Therapy (CCPT)
- Develop advanced knowledge and techniques of the practice of CCPT
- Develop knowledge of the research evidence related to CCPT
PRESENTER:
Aleksandra Gosteva, MHealSc, MEdPsych, MA AT (Clinical), PGDipEPP, PGDipHlthPsycPrac
Aleksandra is a New Zealand fully trained, Registered Health Psychologist and Clinical Arts Therapist. With the breadth of extensive training, research and internships, she has developed specialist interests in different areas of psychology and arts therapy. Aleksandra's work mainly focuses on supporting children and adults, recovering from trauma, as well as supporting children and adults with pain management, chronic illnesses, and other health issues. Aleksandra also works with organisations designing flexible and people-centred workplace interventions to improve employee and organizational health and wellbeing and develop research-based initiatives to prevent burnout.
When: Saturday 24 May 2025
Time: 12 pm–2.30 pm NZST
10 am–12.30 pm AEST
8 am– 10.30 am AWST/HKT/SGT
Duration/CPD: 2.5 hrs
Where: Zoom
Cost: $35 (+ GST for Australian members)
Open to: All ANZACATA Members
Max: 25 participants
Recorded session: No (Privacy Reasons)
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