[4-day Short Course] Intermediate Training in Gestalt Play Therapy
About the Course
Information is a source of learning. But unless it is organized, processed, and available
to the right people in a format for decision making, it is a burden, not a benefit” –
William Pollard. In clinical practice, there is a compelling need to organize information
gleaned from the therapeutic process to organize for relevant insights and support for
our clients.
This four-day Intermediate Training (28 hours) is the second core skills training in
Gestalt Play Therapy. Designed for those who have completed the Basic Training in
Gestalt Play Therapy, the workshop will build on theoretical, skill development and
clinical practice from the Gestalt approach with emphasis on developing robust
assessment, diagnosis and plans. Balancing didactic discussion, experiential practicum
with feedback, and case presentations, participants will learn key concepts and skills
that will enhance their therapeutic practice with their clients.
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of Gestalt Therapy and how it is adapted for use in the
Oaklander Model - Frame observations and formulations in the Gestalt framework
- Develop a clinical formulation based on the Oaklander Model
- Practice making assessments and treatment plans using case studies given
Pre-Requisite
Attended both workshops:
- Fundamentals of Gestalt Therapy with Children and Adolescents, and
- Gestalt Play Therapy - The Oaklander Approach.
Who Should Attend?
Practitioners working with children and adolescents in the field of health and mental
health (such as psychiatry, psychology, psychiatric nursing, special needs, medical
doctors), helping professions (such as social work, counselling) and related fields (such
childcare/student care setting, physical therapy, art therapy, or other related fields).
More Information
This workshop is accredited with West Coast Institute (http://westcoastinstitute.us/)
and the training hours will be counted towards certification as a Certified Gestalt
Therapist with Children and Adolescents with WCI.
How to Register?
About the Trainer
As a certified Gestalt Therapist with Children and Adolescents (West Coast Institute, USA), Sock Kuan specializes working with children and their families on a myriad of traumas, developmental, mental health and attachment issues. She is also trained in Sandplay Therapy, Family Therapy and Emotional-Focused Therapy. She is currently training with Somatic Experiencing® International to incorporate somatic work into her clinical practice.
Sock Kuan also trains and supervises mental health practitioners. As an approved WCI trainer and supervisor, she mentors candidates in the Certification Programme. She is a registered Clinical Member and Supervisor with Singapore Association for Counselling and Association for Play Therapy (Singapore) and a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills with PTI (UK).
Ms Lee Sock Kuan
Director,
Tembusu Training and Therapy
Course Brochure
Get In Touch
For any questions about this course, please email us at swkcpe@nus.edu.sg.