Learn to Play - Part 1: Foundation

Name: Learn to Play - Part 1: Foundation
Start: 2024-03-21T09:00:00+1000
End: 2024-03-22T16:00:00+1000
Location: Rydges Gold Coast Airport

Thu, 21 Mar, 9am - 22 Mar, 4pm 2024 AEST

Rydges Gold Coast Airport

bilinga, australia

Dr. Siobhan Casey

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Event description

The Learn To Play Therapy – Part 1: Foundation (2 Day FACE-TO-FACE) Workshop, presented by Dr. Siobhan Casey, will provide foundational training in Learn To Play Therapy.

Learn To Play Therapy is a child-centered approach which aims to develop the capacity in children to spontaneously self-initiate their own pretend play.

Being able to play is essential to children because through play children learn about themselves and their world.

Pretend play is complex play and research has shown that children who develop more complex levels of pretend play increase in their abilities in social competence, narrative understanding, language, self-regulation, creativity, and problem solving.

Not all children develop complex levels of pretend play. Reasons for this can be the child’s developing profile or daily experiences shaped by their environment.

Learn To Play Therapy is an evidence-based therapy designed and implemented to support the development of more complex levels of spontaneous pretend play in a child.

The Pretend Play Enjoyment Developmental Checklist (PPE-DC) STARTER PACKAGE is provided to each registrant at the workshop.

The PPE-DC is an important tool in understanding children’s developmental play strengths and interests and is recommended for those who wish to integrate play into their practice.

The PPE-DC is used and referenced throughout the workshop.

This workshop would be valuable to therapists, social workers, psychologists and early intervention workers who work with families with children under 8 years of age who have concerns about their child’s abilities.

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Dr. Siobhan Casey is a paediatric occupational therapist and Masters qualified play therapist with 18 years of experience in working with children, their families and teachers in a variety of settings. In 2018, Siobhan was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy under the supervision of Emeritus Prof. Karen Stagnitti. Her research primarily focused on understanding the developmental processes of pretend play and self- regulation in supporting the capacity of resilience. Her prior research included identifying important markers and processes for change, for neurodivergent children participating in Learn To Play. Siobhan has presented on pretend play development at conferences both nationally and internationally and enjoys delivering training to a wide range of audiences. She has previously worked in early intervention community settings, private practice and, both mainstream and specialist development schools. She is passionate about promoting positive social and emotional wellbeing for children through providing services that are appropriate, purposeful, and sensitive to the needs of children and their families. Siobhan has recently co-authored a book ‘Learning Through Play in the Primary School’ and continues to research the role of play in supporting child development and building positive relationships.

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Thu, 21 Mar, 9am - 22 Mar, 4pm 2024 AEST

Rydges Gold Coast Airport

bilinga, australia

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