29 Hours 

Relational Therapeutic Play Skills 

The Language of Toys and Play Materials 

Therapeutic Play Modalities 

Supporting Emotional Regulation Through Play

Responding to Challanging Behaviour Though Play

Trauma Informed RTP - to Challenging Behaviour Through Play

Responding to Challenging Behaviour Through Play
Course Description
Participants examine challenging behaviours through developmental, attachment, trauma-informed, and relational perspectives. Play-based strategies for responding to behavioural concerns are explored.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Analyze challenging behaviours through a relational lens.
  2. Differentiate between behavioural symptoms and underlying needs.
  3. Apply therapeutic limit-setting strategies.
  4. Utilize play interventions to address emotional and behavioural challenges.
  5. Collaborate with caregivers and professionals regarding behavioural concerns.

Trauma Informed RTP - Emotional Regulation Through Play

Supporting Emotional Regulation Through Play
Course Description
This module focuses on emotional regulation, co-regulation, nervous system awareness, and resilience-building through play-based interventions.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Explain the relationship between play and emotional regulation.
  2. Identify indicators of dysregulation.
  3. Facilitate co-regulation through therapeutic play experiences.
  4. Utilize sensory-informed interventions to support regulation.
  5. Develop play-based activities that enhance coping skills.

Trauma Informed RTP - Play Modalities

Therapeutic Play Modalities
Course Description
Participants are introduced to a variety of play-based approaches including expressive arts, storytelling, sandtray, puppet play, games, bibliotherapy, and sensory interventions.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Describe a variety of therapeutic play modalities.
  2. Match interventions to developmental and clinical needs.
  3. Explain indications and limitations of different modalities.
  4. Demonstrate basic skills in selected play-based interventions.
  5. Integrate multiple therapeutic play approaches into practice.

Trauma Informed RTP - language of Toys and Play Materials

The Language of Toys and Play Materials
Course Description
Participants learn how toys and play materials facilitate communication, symbolic expression, and emotional processing. The therapeutic meaning of play themes and toy selection are explored.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Identify major categories of therapeutic play materials.
  2. Explain how toys support symbolic communication.
  3. Select developmentally appropriate play materials.
  4. Recognize common themes expressed through play.
  5. Utilize play materials intentionally within professional settings.

Trauma Informed RTP - Therapeutic Play Skills

Applied Relational Play Skills (29 Hours)
Relational Therapeutic Play Skills
Course Description
Participants develop foundational therapeutic responses that strengthen connection, emotional safety, and attunement within play interactions.
Learning Outcomes
  1. Demonstrate tracking, reflecting, and empathic responding skills.
  2. Utilize therapeutic limit-setting strategies.
  3. Foster emotional expression through relational play interactions.
  4. Apply attunement and co-regulation skills during play sessions.
  5. Evaluate how therapist use-of-self influences play interactions.