Masterclass one: Conducting Initial and Follow up Parent Consultations
Content covered in this masterclass:
- Why the first five minutes are so important
- What type of questions to ask in the initial parent / carer consultation
- Additional resources in initial parent / carer consultations – ecomaps and genograms
- Why regular follow up parent / carer consultations are important, what to cover
Resources provided:
- Pre-recording of presentation
- Copy of PowerPoint slides
- Intake Interview template
- Follow up Parent/ Carer consult template
- Eco-map template
- Genogram guidelines
- Play Therapy Support Plan template
Masterclass two: Writing Play Therapy Reports
Content covered in this masterclass:
- Exploration and explanation of each heading of a play therapy report including:
a) Referral information
b) Initial treatment goals
c) Therapy work undertaken – including themes and stages in play therapy
d) Parent consultation summaries
e) Recommendations for further support
Resources provided:
- Copy of PowerPoint slides
- Play Therapy report template
- De-identified report example
Masterclass three: Completing Risk Assessments in Play Therapy
Content covered in this masterclass:
- What are risk assessments?
- Why do we use them in play therapy?
- How/ when should they be completed?
- Exploration of template headings
Resources provided:
- Pre-recording of presentation
- Copy of PowerPoint slides
- Copy of Risk Assessment template
Masterclass four: Navigating the NDIS, and writing NDIS reports for reviews
Content covered in this masterclass:
- History of NDIS scheme
- Access to the NDIS
- Categories of funding
- How NDIS plans are managed
- Goals of NDIS
- Reporting/ Future funding
- Independent Assessments
- Writing a NDIS report for a plan review- explanation of guide and headings
Resources provided:
- Pre-recording of presentation
- Copy of PowerPoint slides
- Copy of NDIS report writing guide
- Copy of NDIS template for play therapy
Masterclass five: Supporting children with Autism using Child Centred Play Therapy- Presentation by Dr. Jodi Mullen
Content covered in this masterclass:
- Demonstrate an understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorders and the use of play therapy with this population
- Identify how sensory issues may create challenges in the therapeutic playroom
- Learn skills for addressing specific sensory issues in the playroom
- Describe at least three examples of how play therapy can be therapeutic for child diagnosed with ASD
- Practice skills for consulting with parents
- Employ play therapy skills for counselling children in the autism spectrum.
Resources provided:
- Pre-recording of presentation
- Copy of PowerPoint slides
Masterclass six: Using play therapy with pre-teens and teens
Content covered in this masterclass:
- Efficacy of Child Centred Play Therapy as a modality for practice
- Considerations in the application of CCPT with pre-teens and teens
- Research findings of application of CCPT with pre-teens and teens
- What skills do we use when applying CCPT to this age group?
- How does CCPT with pre-teens and teens look in reality- recorded demonstration of pre-teen client example (deidentified and permission provided for training demonstration purposes only)
Resources provided:
- Pre-recording of presentation
- Copy of PowerPoint slides
- Pre-recording of pre-teen client example (deidentified and permission provided for training demonstration purposes only)
Masterclass seven: Countertransference in Play Therapy- Implications for practice
Content covered in this masterclass:
- Foundational history of Child Centred Play Therapy- Examining the founding theories that underpin work in play therapy
- What is countertransference and what role does it play in play therapy?
- What are some of the key indicators of countertransference for therapists? (Exercise)
- What are ways to address countertransference in the therapy space?
- Video demonstration and exploration of observations covered
Resources provided:
- Pre-recording of presentation
- Copy of PowerPoint slides
- Video demonstration and additional video from Director to expand learnings
Masterclass Eight: Exploring Themes in Play Therapy with Dr Jodi Mullen
Content covered in this masterclass:
- What is a theme?
- What are some typical themes in Play Therapy?
- Why are themes important?
- Using themes to inform your clinical conceptualisation
Resources provided:
- Copy of PowerPoint slides
- Themes activity
Masterclass Nine: Cultural Responsiveness in Play Therapy
Content covered in this masterclass:
- Topic 1: Cultural Determinants of Child’s Health
- Topic 2: Cultural Responsiveness Practice for Play Therapy Practitioners and Private Practice
- Topic 3: Indigenous Resources and training for Indigenous children and families
Resources provided:
- Recorded Presentation
- Copy of Powerpoint slides
- Resources handout
Masterclass Ten: Imposter Syndrome in Play Therapy
Content covered in this Masterclass:
Symptoms/ Characteristics
Exploration of causes in IS
Research findings and impact of IS
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Resources provided:
Recorded Presentation
Copy of Powerpoint slides
Kylie Ellison – CEO/Clinical Supervisor/Trainer
Kylie is a Registered Clinical Counsellor with ACA and PACFA who has been working with children, young people and families in the human services field for the past 19 years. Kylie commenced her career working alongside mental health practitioners in adult mental health, before moving into the area of child protection.
Kylie is a Registered Counsellor, and Play Therapist- Supervisor who has been working with children, young people and families in the human services field for the past 19 years.
Kylie commenced her career working alongside mental health practitioners in adult mental health, before moving into the area of child protection and disabilities.
In 2016, Kylie discovered a passion for Child Centered Play Therapy as a way of working alongside children and their parents/ carers. Subsequently, Kylie established Centre for Play Therapy, an organisation committed to supporting children to work through difficult feelings and experiences through the provision of Child Centred Play Therapy services. Today the organisation operates across South- East Queensland, with a commitment to accessibility of play therapy services in Australia.
In 2021 along with Centre for Play Therapy, Kylie founded Play Therapy Training Australia, to offer a professional training program and provide a pathway to registration as a play therapist for professionals in Australia.
Along with overseeing both companies, Kylie was a previous Board member and previous President of the Play Therapy Practitioners Association, a professional association established for those interested in or trained as play therapists in Australia.
Kylie is passionate about creating a community of play therapy practitioners that fosters access to training and therapy services along with advocacy for play therapy in both the community and professional arenas.
Kylie is currently undertaking further study to obtain Psychologist Registration, and is a proud Mum to Chelsea and Jake, and to her favourite fur- baby Molly.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Arts (Psychology), UQ (2004)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Psychology, Bond University (2009)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Play Therapy, Play Therapy Australia (2015)
- Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy, ACAP (2018)
- Registered Counsellor- Australian Counselling Association (ACA)- Level 3
- Registered Clinical Counsellor- Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA)
- Registered Clinical Supervisor- ACA College of Supervisors
- Registered Play Therapist- Supervisor, Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA)
- Associate Member- Australian Play Therapists Association (APTA)
- Credentialled CCPT Practitioner- National Institute for Relationship Enhancement (NIRE, USA)
Mel Robinson – Clinical Trainer
Mel has been practicing as a Social Worker and Psychotherapist for 25 years, in Independent School settings, health services, and more recently has been employed as a Mental Health Clinician in a boutique psychology practice on the outskirts of the beautiful Barossa Valley in South Australia.
After training in directive Play Therapy interventions in August of 2022, Mel was curious to learn more about Child Centred Play Therapy practice and how this humanistic, non-directive modality might be added to her clinical toolkit to support children in the Early Intervention space meaningfully. Mel participated in the Advanced Certificate in Play Therapy Studies with the Centre for Play Therapy early in 2023 and was immediately energised by the transformative nature of child-led therapeutic play; and how this modality demonstrates an endlessly hopeful belief in the child’s innate capacities for healing and growth. Since undertaking the Advanced Certificate Mel has established a playroom and CCPT services in the practice in which she works.
Outside of her professional roles, Mel finds joy in her family, especially being mum to three busy growing boys and actively participating in her local community as an advocate and friend.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Social Work (1999) – Uni SA
- Master of Social Science (Counselling Studies) (2009) – Uni SA
- Certificate in Mindfulness and Wellbeing for Children (2021) – Peaceful Kids
- Theraplay (Level 1 & Level 2) (2022) – Foundational Practitioner – Theraplay Institute
- EMDR (Level 1) (2022)
- Advanced Certificate in Play Therapy Studies – Centre for Play Therapy
- Registered Play Therapist – Play Therapy Practitioners Association (PTPA)
- Accredited Mental Health Social Worker (AMHSW)
- Social Work Mentor ASSW (2023, 2024)
- ACA Registered Counsellor (Level 4)
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