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Play Therapy Training Course - CPD Accredited
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online, On Demand
Duration
8.8 hours · Self-paced
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Reed Courses Certificate of Completion - Free
  • CPD Accredited Certificate: - £4.99
Assessment details
  • Play Therapy Training Course (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

Play Therapy Training Course

  • [2026 Updated Course]
  • 14 Day Money Back Guarantee

Bundle Courses with this Play Therapy Training Course

  • Course 01: Play Therapy Training Course
  • Course 02: Art Therapy Level 3 Diploma
  • Course 03: Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare
  • Course 04: Paediatric First Aid Course

The Play Therapy Training Course is a practical and insightful programme designed for individuals working with children in educational, social care, or therapeutic settings. This course introduces the key concepts, techniques, and benefits of play therapy—an evidence-based approach that uses play as a medium to help children express emotions, process trauma, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.

Play therapy is particularly effective for children who struggle to verbalise their feelings or have experienced adverse childhood experiences such as loss, abuse, or family breakdown. This course will help you understand the psychological and developmental theories behind play therapy, including attachment theory, child development, and emotional regulation.

You will learn how to set up therapeutic play sessions, use play-based tools and techniques, and create safe, non-judgemental environments where children can explore their thoughts and emotions. The course also covers ethical considerations, the role of the therapist, and how to work collaboratively with parents, teachers, and safeguarding professionals.

Ideal for teachers, teaching assistants, SEN staff, social workers, childcare professionals, or aspiring therapists, this online course offers flexible learning to fit around your schedule. Real-world scenarios and practical examples make the content engaging and easy to apply.

Upon successful completion, you’ll receive a certificate that enhances your confidence, knowledge, and career prospects in child-focused support roles.

Key Highlights of the Play Therapy Training Course

  • CPD Accredited qualification
  • Free e-Certificate instantly available upon course completion
  • 24/7 tutor support throughout your learning journey
  • No hidden costs or additional fees
  • Lifetime access to all course content
  • 100% satisfaction guaranteed

Certificates

Reed Courses Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included

Will be downloadable when all lectures have been completed.

CPD Accredited Certificate:

Digital certificate - £4.99

After the successful accomplishment of this course, you will be awarded with a verified CPD Accredited Certificate from Skills Boost in PDF format only for $4.99 and printed version only for $14.99.

Assessment details

Play Therapy Training Course

Included in course price

Curriculum

6
sections
36
lectures
8h 51m
total

    • 1: Your Journey Begins with Skills Boost 01:14

    • 2: Module 1 An Overview of Play Therapy 05:00
    • 3: Module 2 Psychoanalytic and Jungian Play Therapy 22:00
    • 4: Module 3 Child-Centred Play Therapy 26:00
    • 5: Module 4 Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy 20:00
    • 6: Module 5 Sandplay Therapy 24:00
    • 7: Module 6 Expressive Arts in Play Therapy 20:00
    • 8: Module 7 Using Drama in Play Therapy 34:00
    • 9: Module 8 Board Games in Play Therapy 26:00
    • 10: Module 9 Play Therapy Across the LifeSpan Infants, Children, Adolescents, and Ad 30:00
    • 11: Module 10 Play Therapy With Children With Attachment Problems 20:00

    • 12: Module 1 History of Art Therapy 10:00
    • 13: Module 2 Psychoanalytic Art Therapy 07:00
    • 14: Module 3 Cognitive-behavioral Art Therapy Revisited 12:00
    • 15: Module 4 Positive Art Therapy 09:00
    • 16: Module 5 Getting the Picture Family Art Therapy 11:00
    • 17: Module 6 Art Therapy with Children 12:00
    • 18: Module 7 Art Therapy with Adolescents 11:00
    • 19: Module 8 Art Therapy with Older Adults A Focus on Cognition and Expressivity 10:00
    • 20: Module 9 Art Therapy on the Autism Spectrum Engaging the Mind, Brain, and Senses 10:00
    • 21: Module 10 Art Therapy and Developmental Disabilities 12:00

    • 22: Module 1 Understand the Development of Children and Young People in Residential 28:00
    • 23: Module 2 Understand How to Safeguard and Protect Children and Young People in Re 31:00
    • 24: Module 3 Understand How to Support Children and Young People Who Have Experience 14:00
    • 25: Module 4 Promote Effective Communication and Information Handling in Residential 27:00
    • 26: Module 5 Support Risk Management in Residential Childcare 09:00
    • 27: Module 6 Support Group Living in Residential Child Care 17:00
    • 28: Module 7 Understand How to Support Positive Outcomes for Children and Young Peop 11:00
    • 29: Module 8 Support Attachment and Positive Relationships for Children and Young Pe 06:00

    • 30: Module 1 Introduction to Paediatric First Aid 10:00
    • 31: Module 2 The Primary and Secondary Surveys 05:00
    • 32: Module 3 The Recovery Position and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 10:00
    • 33: Module 4 Treating Injuries 14:00
    • 34: Module 5 Treating Illnesses and Conditions 10:00

    • 35: Final Assessment 04:00
    • 36: Get Your CPD Accredited Certificate [Optional] 02:00

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Description

Play Therapy Training

The Play Therapy Training Course introduces the foundations of therapeutic play and how it supports children’s emotional and psychological wellbeing. You’ll explore how play can help children express themselves, develop emotional awareness, and recover from trauma or behavioural difficulties.

The course covers core topics such as child development, attachment theory, emotional regulation, and different types of play used in therapy (e.g., role-play, art, sand tray). It also explains how to structure sessions, observe behaviour, and create safe, child-led environments.

Ideal for educators, childcare workers, teaching assistants, social care staff, or anyone working with children, this flexible online course offers practical insights into how play therapy enhances child communication, trust-building, and emotional healing.

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and skills to support children using play-based therapeutic approaches and understand when to refer to qualified child therapists.

Certificate of Achievement for the Play Therapy Training Course
Upon successful completion of the Play Therapy Training course, you will receive a Certificate of Achievement in PDF format—completely free of charge. This certificate is a valuable addition to your professional profile.

Refund Policy
We offer a 14-day refund policy for the Play Therapy Training course. If you’re not entirely satisfied, you can request a refund easily through your learner dashboard within the specified period.

Who is this course for?

Play Therapy Training

Perfect for teachers, TAs, social workers, nursery staff, childminders, and those interested in child counselling or therapy roles looking to support children through therapeutic play.

Requirements

Play Therapy Training

No formal qualifications required. Ideal for beginners or professionals in childcare, education, or social care. Basic English skills and internet access recommended for this online course.

Career path

Play Therapy Training

Pursue roles in child support, SEN support, teaching assistance, nursery work, or progress toward formal qualifications in play therapy, child psychology, or counselling.

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FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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