PLAY THERAPY LEVEL 1 (Extension)

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R450.00

This course is designed for individuals who wish to expand their knowledge and practical skills in working effectively with children across a range of educational, therapeutic, and care settings. It is particularly suited to:

Social workers, psychologists, counsellors, and educators
Professionals in the humanities and related disciplines
Classroom teachers and teaching assistants
Staff working in children’s homes, residential care, or youth care facilities
School camp coordinators and facilitators
Auxiliary and support personnel
Au pairs, childminders, and caregivers
Youth leaders and mentors
Boarding school supervisors and facilitators

Through this course, participants will gain a deeper understanding of child development, behaviour management, communication skills, and effective engagement strategies. The knowledge and skills acquired will enable participants to create supportive, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environments that promote children’s emotional, social, and educational well-being.

Visit our Fequently Asked Questions [ FAQ ] page to find more information about a play therapy career path, details about the course, and answers to the most common questions.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Participants who are registered with a recognised professional board may qualify for CPD points upon successful completion of the course.

CPD Accreditation (Valid for 2026):

Level 1: 12.5 CPD Points
Level 2: 8 CPD Points

CPD certificates will be issued upon successful completion of all course requirements.

Course Features

Lectures 39
Quizzes 4
Duration 4 weeks
Skill level All levels
Language English
Students 9
Certificate No
Assessments Self

Curriculum

10 Sections
39 Lessons
4 Weeks

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Introduction
1 Item
- 1.1
  Introduction Level 1 (Ext)
Module 1
14 Items
AN OVERVIEW OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN
Module 1 : Feedback
2 Items
- 3.1
  Module 1 Exercises (Copy)
  4 Questions
- 3.2
  Module 1 Feedback form (Ext)
Module 2
8 Items
PHILOSOPHY AND PRINCIPLES OF PLAY INTERVENTION, THE RELATIONSHIP AND THE CHILD’S PROCESS
Module 2 : Feedback
2 Items
- 5.1
  Module 2 Exercises (Copy)
  4 Questions
- 5.2
  Module 2 Feedback form (Ext)
Module 3
7 Items
APPROACHES IN THERAPEUTIC WORK WITH CHILDREN
Module 3 : Feedback
2 Items
- 7.1
  Module 3 Exercises (Copy)
  3 Questions
- 7.2
  Module 3 Feedback form (Ext)
Module 4
5 Items
FORMS OF PLAY
Module 4 : Feedback
2 Items
- 9.1
  Module 4 Exercises (Copy)
  4 Questions
- 9.2
  Module 4 Feedback form (Ext)
Final Assignment
1 Item
- 10.1
  Level 1 Assignment (Ext)

Dr. Hannie Schoeman

Dr. Hannie Schoeman is the founder of the Centre for Play Therapy and Training and the presenter of this course. With decades of hands-on experience, she has devoted her life to promoting the emotional well-being of children through therapeutic practice, training, and research.

Dr. Schoeman has studied and worked internationally, including in Santa Barbara (USA) and Canada, and has lectured at several universities for over 30 years, among them the University of Pretoria, UNISA, and North-West University (Potchefstroom).

Her commitment extends beyond academia into her local community, where she actively collaborates with schools and child-focused organisations throughout the Overberg region. Passionate about empowering others, Dr. Schoeman continues to train and mentor Gestalt play therapists both locally and internationally, offering regular presentations and workshops in person and online via platforms such as Skype.

She is a registered member of the South African Council for Social Service Professions and has served as the South African representative for the International Association for the Advancement of Gestalt Therapy (IAAGT). Throughout her distinguished career, she has supervised more than 50 Master’s and 14 Doctoral candidates in the field of Play Therapy, underscoring her enduring dedication to the growth and development of therapeutic work with children.

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