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Therapeutic and Creative Play Skills (Postgraduate Certificate, L9, 10 ECTS)
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Location: Online
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weeks: 12
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Fees: €900
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The aim of this programme in Therapeutic and Play Skills is to develop advanced, practice-focused practitioners who can competently and ethically apply therapeutic and play-based approaches to support the emotional wellbeing, resilience, and mental health of children and young people. The Programme develops an individual’s skills in therapeutic and creative skills through the virtual learning environment and therefore, there is no direct contact with children as part of its delivery. Garda vetting is not a requesit.
The programme emphasises the integration of theory with professional practice, enabling learners to critically assess children’s needs, design and implement developmentally appropriate therapeutic play interventions, and evaluate their impact within real-world settings. Through reflective inquiry, and evidence-informed decision-making, learners will enhance their professional judgement, self-awareness, and capacity to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary contexts, while upholding safeguarding, ethical, and inclusive practice standards. Analysis of the theories of therapeutic play and child development is examined using a range of creative mediums such as paint, sand and clay, students explore through practical experiential learning, how they can support children’s wellbeing, nurture critical thinking and promote relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
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Therapeutic and Creative Play Skills
The focus of the module to empower students to understand how therapeutic play and the creative arts can support the holistic and in particular, the emotional development of children. Analysis of the theories of therapeutic play and child development is examined. Using a range of creative mediums such as paint, sand and clay, students explore through practical experiential learning, how they can support children’s wellbeing, nurture critical thinking and promote relationship-building and interpersonal skills. Students will plan and develop therapeutic play experiences and consider children’s presenting concerns. Students will also explore and develop an awareness of their personal sense of self through experiential practices to develop their own sense of creativity and wellbeing.
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Minimum Entry Requirements
Eligible candidates should hold a minimum of a 2.2 Honours Degree (level 8 or equivalent) in any discipline.
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This programme will be delivered online though our virtual learning environment.
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Each 10-credit module normally equates to approximately 200 total learning hours. Total learning hours include the time spent in class, such as lectures, tutorials, and practical elements, as well as time spent working independently outside of college.
The balance between these varies by discipline and level of study, and learners should be aware that workload will increase at particular times, especially when assignments are due.
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The programme is assessed through a combination of continuous assessments & project work.
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€900
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Applications will close on 28th August 2026 at 5pm.
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis.
Programme run subject to viable numbers.
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Therapeutic and Creative Play Skills (Postgraduate Certificate, L9, 10 ECTS)
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