Creative Play with Children & Young People

About Course

This online course aims to equip professionals working with children and young people with the skills and knowledge necessary to integrate creative play into therapeutic and support sessions. The course is suitable for therapists, counsellors, social workers, youth workers, care home staff, and other professionals working with children aged 3 to 17 years. The course is structured to address different age groups, helping you to understand the developmental needs of children at various stages and how creative play techniques can be applied.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

Define creative playand its therapeutic benefits for children and young people.
Understand age-specific developmental needsand how creative play can support these needs.
Identify and apply creative play techniquestailored to children aged 3-17 years.
Evaluate the effectivenessof creative play interventions within therapeutic and support settings.
Use a wide range of creative toolsand techniques to engage children in therapy and support sessions.
Support emotional, social, and cognitive developmentthrough creative play activities.
Assess the impact of creative play on building rapport, trust, and a safe therapeutic environment.

Course Content

Creative Play with Children Aged 3-8 Years

Topic 1: Introduction to Creative Play for Children Aged 3-8 Years
1.Introduction to Developmental Stages of Children Aged 3-8 Years
2. Why Creative Play Matters for Children Aged 3-8 Years
3. Key Play Types for Children Aged 3-8 Years
4.1 Creative Play Techniques for Children Aged 3-8 Years
4.2 Creative Play Techniques for Children Aged 3-8 Years
4.3 Creative Play Techniques for Children Aged 3-8 Years
5. Practical Tips for Engaging Children Aged 3-8 Years in Creative Play
6. Challenges and Solutions
Summary of Topic 1
Topic 1 Quiz
Topic 2: Creative Play and Emotional Expression
1. The Role of Play in Emotional Development
2. Theories Behind Emotional Expression in Play
3.1 Types of Creative Play for Emotional Expression
3.2 Types of Creative Play for Emotional Expression
4.1 Practical Techniques to Encourage Emotional Expression in Play
4.2 Practical Techniques to Encourage Emotional Expression in Play
4.3 Practical Techniques to Encourage Emotional Expression in Play
5. Challenges and Solutions
Summary of Topic 2
Topic 2 Quiz
Topic 3: Building Trust and Rapport through Creative Play
1.1 The Importance of Trust and Rapport in Working with Children
1.2 The Importance of Trust and Rapport in Working with Children
2.1 Strategies to Build Trust through Creative Play
2.2 Strategies to Build Trust through Creative Play
3.1 Creative Play Techniques to Build Trust
3.2 Creative Play Techniques to Build Trust
4. The Benefits of Creative Play in Building Trust and Rapport
Summary of Topic 3
Topic 3 Quiz

Creative Play with Children Aged 9-13 Years

Topic 1: Cognitive and Social Development in Middle Childhood
1. Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood
2. Social Development in Middle Childhood
3.1 The Role of Creative Play in Supporting Cognitive and Social Development
3.2 The Role of Creative Play in Supporting Cognitive and Social Development
4. Theoretical Insights into Creative Play for Cognitive and Social Development
Summary of Topic 1
Topic 1 Quiz
Topic 2: Creative Play and Identity Development
1.1 Understanding Identity Development in Middle Childhood (9-13 years)
1.2 Understanding Identity Development in Middle Childhood (9-13 years)
2.1 The Role of Creative Play in Supporting Identity Development
2.2 The Role of Creative Play in Supporting Identity Development
3.1 Techniques for Using Creative Play to Support Identity Development
3.2 Techniques for Using Creative Play to Support Identity Development
Summary of Topic 2
Topic 2 Quiz
Topic 3: Creative Play and Peer Relationships
1.1 The Importance of Peer Relationships in Middle Childhood (9-13 years)
1.2 The Importance of Peer Relationships in Middle Childhood (9-13 years)
2.1 How Creative Play Enhances Social Skills and Peer Interactions
2.2 How Creative Play Enhances Social Skills and Peer Interactions
3.1 Creative Play Strategies to Support Positive Peer Relationships
3.2 Creative Play Strategies to Support Positive Peer Relationships
Summary of Topic 3
Topic 3 Quiz

Creative Play with Teenagers Aged 14-17 Years

Topic 1: Adolescent Cognitive and Emotional Development
1.1 The Cognitive Development of Adolescents (Aged 14-17)
1.2 The Cognitive Development of Adolescents (Aged 14-17)
2.1 Emotional Development in Adolescence (Aged 14-17)
2.2 Emotional Development in Adolescence (Aged 14-17)
3.1 How Creative Play Supports Cognitive and Emotional Development in Teenagers
3.2 How Creative Play Supports Cognitive and Emotional Development in Teenagers
Summary of Topic 1
Topic 1 Quiz
Topic 2: Creative Play and Identity Development
1. The Process of Identity Development in Adolescence
2.1 The Role of Creative Play in Identity Exploration
2.2 The Role of Creative Play in Identity Exploration
3.1 Practical Creative Play Activities to Support Identity Development
3.2 Practical Creative Play Activities to Support Identity Development
Summary of Topic 2
Topic 2 Quiz
Topic 3: Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing through Creative Play
1. Creative Play Techniques to Support Mental Health and Wellbeing
1.1 Mindfulness-Based Creative Activities
1.2 Therapeutic Art
1.3 Music Expression
2. Theoretical Foundations: The Therapeutic Power of Creativity for Mental Health
3. Practical Application: Using Play to Provide Emotional Relief and Build Coping Strategies
Summary of Topic 3
Topic 3 Quiz

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Creative Play with Children & Young People

About Course

Course Content

Creative Play with Children Aged 3-8 Years

Topic 1: Introduction to Creative Play for Children Aged 3-8 Years

1.Introduction to Developmental Stages of Children Aged 3-8 Years

2. Why Creative Play Matters for Children Aged 3-8 Years

3. Key Play Types for Children Aged 3-8 Years

4.1 Creative Play Techniques for Children Aged 3-8 Years

4.2 Creative Play Techniques for Children Aged 3-8 Years

4.3 Creative Play Techniques for Children Aged 3-8 Years

5. Practical Tips for Engaging Children Aged 3-8 Years in Creative Play

6. Challenges and Solutions

Summary of Topic 1

Topic 1 Quiz

Topic 2: Creative Play and Emotional Expression

1. The Role of Play in Emotional Development

2. Theories Behind Emotional Expression in Play

3.1 Types of Creative Play for Emotional Expression

3.2 Types of Creative Play for Emotional Expression

4.1 Practical Techniques to Encourage Emotional Expression in Play

4.2 Practical Techniques to Encourage Emotional Expression in Play

4.3 Practical Techniques to Encourage Emotional Expression in Play

5. Challenges and Solutions

Summary of Topic 2

Topic 2 Quiz

Topic 3: Building Trust and Rapport through Creative Play

1.1 The Importance of Trust and Rapport in Working with Children

1.2 The Importance of Trust and Rapport in Working with Children

2.1 Strategies to Build Trust through Creative Play

2.2 Strategies to Build Trust through Creative Play

3.1 Creative Play Techniques to Build Trust

3.2 Creative Play Techniques to Build Trust

4. The Benefits of Creative Play in Building Trust and Rapport

Summary of Topic 3

Topic 3 Quiz

Creative Play with Children Aged 9-13 Years

Topic 1: Cognitive and Social Development in Middle Childhood

1. Cognitive Development in Middle Childhood

2. Social Development in Middle Childhood

3.1 The Role of Creative Play in Supporting Cognitive and Social Development

3.2 The Role of Creative Play in Supporting Cognitive and Social Development

4. Theoretical Insights into Creative Play for Cognitive and Social Development

Summary of Topic 1

Topic 1 Quiz

Topic 2: Creative Play and Identity Development

1.1 Understanding Identity Development in Middle Childhood (9-13 years)

1.2 Understanding Identity Development in Middle Childhood (9-13 years)

2.1 The Role of Creative Play in Supporting Identity Development

2.2 The Role of Creative Play in Supporting Identity Development

3.1 Techniques for Using Creative Play to Support Identity Development

3.2 Techniques for Using Creative Play to Support Identity Development

Summary of Topic 2

Topic 2 Quiz

Topic 3: Creative Play and Peer Relationships

1.1 The Importance of Peer Relationships in Middle Childhood (9-13 years)

1.2 The Importance of Peer Relationships in Middle Childhood (9-13 years)

2.1 How Creative Play Enhances Social Skills and Peer Interactions

2.2 How Creative Play Enhances Social Skills and Peer Interactions

3.1 Creative Play Strategies to Support Positive Peer Relationships

3.2 Creative Play Strategies to Support Positive Peer Relationships

Summary of Topic 3

Topic 3 Quiz

Creative Play with Teenagers Aged 14-17 Years

Topic 1: Adolescent Cognitive and Emotional Development

1.1 The Cognitive Development of Adolescents (Aged 14-17)

1.2 The Cognitive Development of Adolescents (Aged 14-17)

2.1 Emotional Development in Adolescence (Aged 14-17)

2.2 Emotional Development in Adolescence (Aged 14-17)

3.1 How Creative Play Supports Cognitive and Emotional Development in Teenagers

3.2 How Creative Play Supports Cognitive and Emotional Development in Teenagers

Summary of Topic 1

Topic 1 Quiz

Topic 2: Creative Play and Identity Development

1. The Process of Identity Development in Adolescence

2.1 The Role of Creative Play in Identity Exploration

2.2 The Role of Creative Play in Identity Exploration

3.1 Practical Creative Play Activities to Support Identity Development

3.2 Practical Creative Play Activities to Support Identity Development

Summary of Topic 2