PLAY THERAPY (UK) - THE UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR PLAY AND CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES LIMITED

ABOUT PLAY THERAPY (UK) - THE UNITED KINGDOM SOCIETY FOR PLAY AND CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES LIMITED

Clinical supervision is an essential part of working therapeutically with clients be they adults or children. The purpose of clinical supervision, as compared to line management supervision, is for the supervisor to help the supervisee become more effective in helping other persons ie the children in the case of play therapy. The role of a Clinical Supervisor is to provide support and advice upon issues that arise during the therapist's clinical work. These may be matters of therapeutic techniques, therapeutic relationships, difficult problems, ethical decisions or issues that impact personally upon the therapist caused by the therapeutic process.

One of the main constraints upon the growth of therapeutic play and play therapy in the UK is the shortage of experienced play therapy supervisors. PTUK accredits Play Therapy Supervision training programmes and encourages experienced practitioners (at least 450 hours clinical practice) to develop their career in this direction. Sometimes practitioners will have to use supervisors who have experience of the therapeutic use of the creative/expressive arts or who have supervised counsellors of children.

To provide a regular space for the supervisee to reflect upon the content and process of the work. To develop understanding and skills within the work. To help relate theory to practice. To enable the supervisee to apply their approach appropriately to children at different developmental stages. To have an opportunity to think and develop ideas. Back to Top

This play therapy programme has been clinically accredited by PTUK. It meets the requirements for registration on the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists. This register, which is managed by PTUK, is accredited by the Professional Standards Authority’. It is intended to meet the needs of those who cannot find time during the year to undertake a long term course but would like to obtain a recognised and accredited qualification in the field of play therapy through intensive training.  It is also ideal for professionals such as Counsellors to extend their skills to the younger age group.  

We are very pleased to announce that the PSA have approved the new title of 'Certified Creative Arts Counsellor for Children and Young People' for the PTUK register. This will help the public to choose the right therapist to work with their children. 

An information resource provided by Play Therapy International and Play Therapy UK - the foremost international organisation for play therapy, therapeutic play, filial play and university accredited courses