Theraplay® is a therapist-guided dyadic psychotherapy that focuses on parent-child relationships and has been accepted by SAMHSA in the United States as an evidence-based practice.

The Marschak Interaction Method (MIM) assessment is a structured technique for observing and assessing the relationship between two individuals, such as the biological parent and child, foster or adoptive parent and child, or supportive caregiver and child.

Group Theraplay training is for professionals who want to use Theraplay in classrooms, daycare, residential settings or with family groups. The approach simultaneously addresses the cognitive, social and emotional development.

𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒚®

• Enhances attachment, self-esteem, and trust in others through joyful engagement
• Elicits cooperation and improves behaviour issues in children through positive connection
• Creates an active and empathic connection between children and parents
• Focuses on four essential qualities found in parent-child relationships: structure, engagement, nurture and challenge
• Results in a changed view of the self as worthy and loveable, and of relationships as positive
• Is appropriate for all ages from infancy through to adolescence

𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆® 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 & 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗸 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱 (𝟮𝟲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀) 𝗣𝗟𝗨𝗦 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆® (𝟲.𝟱 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀)

𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝟭 𝟭𝟱, 𝟭𝟲, 𝟭𝟵 – 𝟮𝟭 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭

𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝟮 𝟮𝟲 – 𝟯𝟬 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭

Time: 9.30 am – 5.30 pm

Venue: Morning Star Training Centre

Block 323A Sengkang East Way

#01-545 Singapore 541323

𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒃𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔

• Administer the MIM and analyse it at a beginning level
• Conduct feedback sessions with parents based upon the MIM analysis
• Use the MIM as a guideline for Theraplay treatment planning
• Understand the principles of attachment theory on an intellectual and experiential level
• Observe demonstrations of Theraplay treatment and techniques
• Practice Theraplay activities in dyads
• Identify the types of behaviours that require a particular dimension
• Utilise the four Theraplay Dimensions to treat the specific needs of a child
• Describe how Theraplay is applied to meet the needs of children with behaviour problems, foster and adopted children, children with a history of trauma, neglect, abuse, ASD and older children
• Describe how to guide parents to participate in a Theraplay treatment session

𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈

• Use of video segments to feature demonstration of treatment of a real client family including the MIM assessment to provide feedback to the parents
• The training is interactive, intense and practical to ensure participants leave with the knowledge and skills to begin using Theraplay in their work
• The training includes sessions to practice a variety of Theraplay activities
• The training concludes with the creation of a treatment plan for one of your own clients and a chance to practice it for feedback
• The registration fee includes participation in two web supervision sessions. You will be able to view the supervisor and supervisee as well as the video treatment session of the supervisee. You will also be able to ask and respond to questions in real time

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘆® 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝟭𝟯 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀)

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗥𝗨𝗡 𝟭 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟮 – 𝟮𝟯 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟭

Time: 9.30 am – 5.30 pm

Venue: Morning Star Training Centre

Block 323A Sengkang East Way

#01-545 Singapore 541323

𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑶𝒃𝒋𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔

• Describe the three levels of Theraplay intervention
• Define two goals for each level of intervention
• Identify and implement three activities for each level of intervention
• Define the difference between long term therapeutic goals and ‘stepping stone’ procedural goals in intensive Theraplay
• Describe three ways to promote regulation in Theraplay interventions
• Name four important elements for equipping parents for intensive therapy

𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑻𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈

• Use of video segments to feature demonstration of treatment of a real client family including the MIM assessment to provide feedback to the parents
• The training is interactive, intense and practical to ensure participants leave with the knowledge and skills to begin using Theraplay in their work
• The training includes sessions to practice a variety of Theraplay activities
• The training includes opportunity for case consultation/ supervision for one of your own clients

𝑾𝒉𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒂𝒕𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒅

• Psychologists
• Psychiatrists
• Social Workers
• Clinical Counsellors
• Marriage & Family Therapists
• School Counsellors
• Play Therapists
• Special Education Teachers
• Occupational Therapists
• Speech & Language Therapists
• Adoption/ Post-Adoption Support Counsellors
• Early Childhood & Developmental Specialists
• Infant Mental Health Professionals
• Residential Care Professionals

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐍 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐄

https://www.morningstar.org.sg/happening/theraplay-training-workshop-2021/

Registration closes 8 April 2021

For enquiries, please contact counselling@morningstar.org.sg