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Clinical Training Program in Play Therapy Eligible for registration with PTPA Complete intensively in 12 weeks Supervised Practice Neuro-type inclusive Time flexible Small Groups

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Welcome to Play Therapy School, where we provide an innovative and semi-flexible learning experience designed to cater to your needs. Our unique approach combines the convenience of video lessons, allowing you to control the pace with options to speed up, pause, and re-watch, along with engaging live sessions.

We took pride in curating this course, drawing upon extensive years of experience and expert knowledge to equip you with everything necessary to kickstart your rewarding career in Play Therapy. Our carefully selected lessons are specifically tailored to address your needs and ensure you gain the skills and expertise required for a successful journey in the world of Play Therapy. Join us today and embark on an exciting learning adventure like no other.

This course presents a unique and alternative approach to fulfill the required 200 hours for becoming a Play Therapist. Our course stands out for its neurotype inclusivity, offering more flexibility in scheduling, and abundant practical information backed by experienced advice.

By enrolling in this course, you will be equipped with all the essential tools needed to become a Play Therapist in Australia. Moreover, successful completion will make you eligible for registration with wonderful and progressive Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA). Join us on this transformative journey and unlock your potential as a Play Therapist in an environment that values diversity, practicality, and comprehensive preparation.

Complete the course in 12 weeks with weekly interactive online classes.

It includes a mixture of pre-recorded lessons, live classes and group supervision.

  • Clinical Training Program in Play Therapy
  • Eligible for registration with PTPA
  • Pre-recorded content can be completed after hours
  • Small group classes weekly
  • Supervised practical experience
  • Perfect for teachers, psychologists, counsellors, occupational therapists and speech pathologists looking to increase their skills or change career
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Clinical Training Program in CCPT

The course curriculum includes:

    1. Welcome to the Child-Centered Play Therapy Clinical Training Program

    2. Before we begin...

    1. Lesson 1: History

    2. Lesson 2: CCPT explainer

    3. Lesson 3: The Play Therapist

    4. Workbook & Readings

    5. Submit after your live class

    1. Lesson 4: Skills #1

    2. Lesson 5: Skills #2

    3. Lesson 6: Skills #3

    4. Lesson 7: Skills #4

    5. Workbook & Readings

    6. Submit after your live class (read practicum details)

    1. Lesson 8: Intake and Updates

    2. Lesson 9: Toys and the Playroom

    3. Lesson 10: Entrances and Exits

    4. Workbook & Readings

    5. Practicum Reflection Form

    6. Submit after your live class

    1. Lesson 11: Documentation

    2. Lesson 12: Stages and Themes

    3. Lesson 13: Elective #1

    4. Lesson 14: Supervision of Practicum Video #1

    5. Workbook & Readings

    6. Submit after your live class

    1. Lesson 15: Parents in Play Therapy

    2. Lesson 16: Working with Separated or Divorced Families

    3. Lesson 17: Filial and Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CRPT)

    4. Workbook & Readings

    5. Practicum Reflection Form

    6. Submit after your live class

About this course

  • 100 hrs Online Learning
  • 90 hrs Theory and Workbooks
  • 10 hrs Practicum with Supervision

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Plus all of these...

Interactive workbook to easily complete your studies

Templates for session notes, intakes, service agreements + more

Supervised practice with a RPT-S throughout the course

Support via email + private community

Live classes and supervision groups via zoom

Course completion certificate

Download the course guide
Some of our happy Graduates!
Jess, SA

Renae is so passionate & professional in her business dealings at Play Therapy SA, and this transfers across to her newer role, as teacher at Play Therapy School. What a wonderful way to combine her experience & utilise her skills to teach others the wonders of Play Therapy. With her background in Education, her years of running her own successful business, & her passion for children's learning journeys, I found Renae to be an excellent role model, mentor & teacher. I hope to continue communications & professional development now having completed this course & successfully gaining a role as a Play Therapist myself. The course itself was easy to navigate and gave a wide view of The world of Play Therapy. The other facilitators are all equally passionate, making this course exciting to be a part of. I highly recommend taking the plunge & extending your skills & experience with this course.

Sam, TAS

This course, designed and delivered by Renae, was insightful, engaging, informative and very student-centred. This student-centred approach promoted a friendly, supportive, and positive learning environment that was wholly self-paced and had all the benefits of in-class learning without the pressure. Additionally, the highly qualified guests featured throughout the course, combined with Renae’s extensive knowledge and experience, meant I could fully immerse myself in the content, knowing I was learning from some of the best in Australia and across America. I am so grateful to Renae for running a program that meets the needs of practitioners wanting to pursue play therapy while juggling study, family, and work. I highly recommend this course to anyone wishing to pursue a career in child-centered play therapy!

Sharni, SA

Renae provides a safe and supportive environment to ask questions and receive feedback. She teaches practical skills and techniques so the transition from student to play therapist is smooth. She encouraged me to reflect on my values and beliefs and how these will influence me as a play therapist. She emphasised the importance of self-care and connected me to other students for support and friendship. I highly recommend this course!

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“When I booked a 15-minute chat with Renae, I was ready to grow my career but completely daunted by the idea of going back to study. She understood my passion for supporting children and their families, my curiosity towards psychology and neurobiology, and Child Centred Play Therapy seemed to be the perfect career to build on my past study and experience. The course was engaging, comprehensive, and flexible enough to maintain motivation while studying around work and family commitments. Upon completion I was feeling confident and competent, and it has been wonderful to watch my clients heal and fully embrace themselves. I would definitely recommend Play Therapy School!”

Frances
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Meet the Team

Renae Plueckhahn

Renae has been working with children for over 15 years, she is passionate about Play Therapy and loved every second of her Masters in Play Therapy.

She is the director and owner of Play Therapy SA, the largest Play Therapy company in South Australia, with 4 practices and 10 therapists offering over 100 sessions to children per week. Renae loves to supervise Play Therapists, supporting them to become more confident and competent within themselves and their practice.

Dr Joanne Wicks

Jo is a Registered Counsellor Supervisor and Registered Play Therapist Supervisor with over a decade of Play Therapy experience.

She has worked with children, families, couples, and adults in a variety of settings including remote Aboriginal communities, private practice, not for profit organisations and immigration detention centres in Darwin and on Christmas Island. Jo's areas of expertise include Child Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), developmental trauma, therapeutic parenting, multicultural counselling, and counselling through interpreters.

Rochelle Ritzi, PHD

Rochelle is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor, National Certified Counselor, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Certified First Responder Counselor, and an adjunct professor at the University of North Texas and Palo Alto University.

Rochelle holds a Doctoral degree in Counseling, with a specialty in Play Therapy from the University of North Texas. There, she became a Certified Child-Centered Play Therapist Supervisor and Trainer, and a Certified Child-Parent Relationship Therapy Supervisor and Trainer. Rochelle is a co-owner/founder of a thriving private practice in Richardson, Texas, where she works with individuals and groups of all ages. She also enjoys being involved in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing culture and is fluent in ASL.

Allison Davies

Allison Davies creates online resources for parents and teachers seeking guidance around how to use music therapeutically in their own lives, and to reclaim their inherent musicality along the way.

Working within a neurodiversity framework that favours regulation over intervention, and sharing her lived experience of autism, Allison empowers others to use music as a tool for neuro-regulation at home and in the classroom. Her programs, workshops and speaking events have received international acclaim for their ability to enthral an audience, deliver lightbulb moments and shift paradigms away from behavioural management and towards brain care.

Kelsie Bacon

Kelsie Bacon, is a neurodivergent therapist and author who specialises in working with neurodivergent individuals of all ages! She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Supervisor (LCSW-S) and a Registered Play Therapist serving the Albuquerque, New Mexico area

Her qualifications include a level 3 PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) Certificate from Neurodivergent Education Support and Training in the UK.

Sian Chambers-Vallance

Sian is the CEO and manager of Building Better Brains. She is a passionate Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, working in private practice and specialising in early trauma and attachment difficulties.

She works with children and families systemically and believes that brain based parenting, teacher education and support are key to helping this next generation of children thrive…… along with harnessing the power of play, of course!

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Perfect for teachers, psychologists, counsellors, occupational therapists and speet pathologists who are looking to increase their skills or change career.

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Frequently Asked Questions
We aim to equip people with a relevant Bachelor's degree to gain clinical training to be eligible to become a Registered Play Therapist.
All online! We may have in person training in the future but we will just start with online. The good news is, this course will be fully accessible outside of business hours!
We open up intakes as we go and base our class times and days on the interest we receive. You can apply and register your preferences here: https://forms.gle/XGFAK3Cbx8GnP8jo6
Before you hit the "join now" button please ensure you understand all inclusions. We do not offer refunds for simple change of mind. We only offer refunds as set out by local law.
This course is for anyone that has a relevant Bachelor's degree - such as education, psychology, social work, occupational therapy or speech pathology. Please email directly if you are unsure that degree is eligible.
Please email [email protected] with any questions you are not able to find on this page.
All payments are charged in Australian Dollars and include GST for Australia Residents.
Renae will be the main teacher and she will be joined by experts in the field. Such as Dr Joanne Wicks and Dr Rochelle Ritzi
Yes! After you have completed the required 300 client hours and 30 supervision hours. We are affiliated with Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA) and encourage graduates to become Affiliate members with them and then registering as RPT once the required hours are met. We have ensured that the training hours are in line with standards for all 3 Australian Play Therapy associations as far as requirements were available to us. Other requirements will need to be individually assessed via the association and we encourage you to do your own research to make sure this is the right course for you.
After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for 2 months after you graduate - across any and all devices you own. Any files that are downloadable are yours to keep as well. NB: This material is copyrighted and passing on or sharing this course material to another party is prohibited.
This course will take you 12 weeks to complete with weekly online classes to attend. If you are unable to attend one of these classes an extra fee is payable for a 'catch up class'. Please make sure the dates align with your availablity.
No. The course will be hosted on a secure membership platform so you just need to set up a registration and password for the site and you can watch the videos and download workbooks from there.
You can log into the course dashboard and cancel your account at anytime.
Play therapy is growing in demand all over Australia. If you live in a major city, you would likely find a private practice ready to employ or sub-contract you. If not, you would be able to open your own private practice as long as you have good supervision from an RPT-S along the way! There are also hospitals, schools and larger organisations such as ACF often looking for qualified Play Therapists.