Messy Play
Explore the Empowering Potential of Messy Play.
Become a therapeutic play leader. Run your own groups tailored to the individual needs of the children you support.
Gain deep insight into the psychological & emotional world of children. Make a lasting impact on children's emotional & mental health using the power of therapeutic Messy Play!
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INTRODUCING...
Messy Play - Become A Therapeutic Play Leader
Become a therapeutic play leader &
unlock the transformative power of play.
Are you a professional working with children aged 3 to 12?
Do you want to make a lasting impact on their emotional well-being?
Welcome to our Therapeutic Messy Play Course, where you'll learn how to harness the incredible potential of play to support children's emotional growth.
Messy Play is one of the fastest-growing and most impactful ways to work with children therapeutically. It allows you to gain deep insights into a child's emotional world, even when they lack the vocabulary or awareness to express themselves verbally. If you're passionate about helping children develop emotionally, this course is for you.
Our programme will fully equip you to become a therapeutic play leader. Run by 2 fully accredited play therapists, you will gain deep insight into children's emotional development, resulting in you being able to run your own small therapeutic groups with children.
Having helped and trained over 10,000 teachers, therapists, mentors, coaches and leaders, we have seen the outstanding effects the power of play has had on the children and young people that they work with. This is where true transformation begins.
Discover how Messy Play can help you and your workplace.
"Play is how children try out and learn about their world, play is therefore essential for healthy development."
Violet Oaklander
What is Messy Play?
The therapeutic messy play course is a specialised programme designed for professionals working with children aged 3 to 12 who aspire to have a profound impact on mental health & emotional well-being.
This course offers a comprehensive understanding of the transformative power of play as a therapeutic tool. It not only enables practitioners to gain insight into the drivers behind problematic behaviours, but through the privileged position of playing alongside them, we gain insight into their worlds, allowing us to support from an informed space.
Our course goes beyond the fundamentals of play and places a strong emphasis on:
- Understanding the Power of Relationships, specifically diving into the world of attachment theory, recognising patterns, understanding the formation of the self-concept and drivers behind problematic behaviours. This module also allows us to explore strategies that support the underlying needs of the children, bringing about long-term change and security.
- Understanding The Power of Stress, specifically focusing on the impact of stress and trauma upon the developing brain, exploring fear-based responses and adverse childhood experiences (ACES), neuroscience, and strategies that will support calming our systems. Within the module, we also focus on us as therapeutic play leaders, noticing our own attachment patterns and exploring self-care and supervision to support the work we do.
- Understanding the Power of Play, specifically exploring developmental stages, symbolism, theme exploration, practicalities of running the sessions, and skills practice all based upon non-directive play therapy.
Through this comprehensive approach, we aim to equip you with the skills needed to facilitate your own therapeutic messy play groups. You'll gain a profound understanding of the unique emotional needs of each child and their families, ensuring that every child receives the essential emotional support necessary for their thriving development.
This course is particularly beneficial for professionals working with children who may be struggling with issues such as low self-confidence, exposure to domestic violence, past abuse leading to placement in care, attention difficulties, language barriers, or challenges in managing their behaviour and emotions.
Messy Play Will Help You To...
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey that will revolutionise your approach to children's emotional well-being! Here's a thrilling glimpse into the incredible benefits awaiting you in this course:
Sarah Lowe
“Really enjoyed the balance of theory and experiential learning... a lot of relevant content delivered in a way that made it accessible – never overwhelming – thank you!”
Integrative children’s Counsellor
Toni Mcgregor
“A fabulous course with great strategies that can be used in our day to day practice. Super delivery of different attachment styles – really useful!”
Relax Kids Practitioner
Claire Damson
“Loved every aspect of the training, so insightful and informative. Excellent knowledge from facilitators, who were warm-hearted and genuine!”
Teaching Assistant
HOW DOES MESSY PLAY WORK?
Discover the transformative power of Messy Play with our combined online and in-person course tailored for primary teachers, teaching assistants, mentors, coaches, counsellors and team leaders.
This programme will equip you with all the knowledge, skills and tools you need to become a therapeutic play leader:
- Core Online Training Modules on Therapeutic Messy Play. (Life-Time Access!)
- Full Day In person Messy Play Training with a focus on skills practice.
- Online members Area, with bonus training videos.
- Done for you swipe files, resources and templates.
- Interactive skills practice exercises.
- Downloadable resources to use again and again.
PLUS….
- Assessment supervision, individual feedback. (IMPORTANT!) To ensure that all attendees are practicing ethically and safely, we provide a comprehensive assessment to support your development and ensure best possible results.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
How it all works...
When & Where Is This Course?
You can start any time and follow the link below to book onto one of the In person days held throughout the year.
New dates arriving soon for 2025
Is Messy Play Right For Me?
Are you eager to make a more profound difference in the lives of the children and families you serve? Embark on this thrilling adventure into the transformative power of Messy Play. The knowledge and skills you'll gain in this course will prove invaluable.
Yes, Messy Play works for …
Teachers, Teaching Assistants, Special needs co-ordinators, Learning Mentors & Pastoral Support Workers.
Join over 10,000 teachers, mentors and front-line staff who have applied our therapeutic tools and techniques to help support their own practices and work environments. Emerge from this course armed with a holistic understanding of child development, using the power of play to transform the lives of the children and families you work with.
Counsellors & Coaches
Elevate your therapeutic and coaching practice through the Power of Messy Play. Acquire a profound understanding of the various stages of child development, the significance of play symbolism, and the exploration of themes. Arm yourself with the expertise in non-directive therapeutic play to effectively discern the distinct emotional requirements of individual children and their families, guaranteeing that each child receives the indispensable emotional support vital for their optimal development.
Community Support Workers & Leaders.
Enhance your leadership abilities through the role of a Therapeutic Messy Play Leader. Gain a profound insight into the dynamics of relationships, delve deeply into the realms of attachment theory, a child's self-concept development, trauma awareness, and neuroscience. Fully Equip yourself to provide invaluable support to children and families in need.
What Our Clients Are Saying...
Nathan Lewis
“A well balanced course and very engaging...Looking forward to using it all in a real session!”
Early Help Professional
Samira Patel
“My mind is blown. The detail of this course is outstanding! Not only did I gain a deep understanding of how children use play to communicate their emotions, but the self awareness training and attachment styles was so useful for my work”
Counsellor
Lucy Broadhurst
“Fabulous course with two great leaders. Learned so much – mind blown! Excited to put this into practice!”
Teaching Assistant
Who Teaches Messy Play?
Meet Jenny Westwood Co-founder of IntraQuest
*Leading Expert Play Therapist, Global Industry Trainer, and Co-founder of IntraQuest*
Jenny Westwood is a distinguished figure in the field of Wellbeing services. As a leading expert in Play Therapy and the co-founder of IntraQuest, she has spearheaded transformative initiatives and played a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of mental health and well-being within the UK.
Her extensive and varied skill set incorporates diverse therapeutic modalities, including MBTI, CBT, NLP, Filial Therapy, AUTPlay Therapy, and Animal Assisted Therapy.
Her mastery of these diverse approaches allows her to tailor her services to the unique needs of each individual and community she serves.
Meet Karen Keates, Co-founder of IntraQuest
*Leading Clinical Supervisor, Global Industry Trainer, and Co-founder of IntraQuest*
Karen Keates is a true leader in the world of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, a seasoned Life Coach, and an astute Director of Learning & Development. With over two decades of hands-on experience, Karen stands at the forefront of transformational therapy. Her unwavering commitment to helping individuals unlock their full potential has made her a respected figure in the field.
IntraQuest's programmes go beyond ordinary training; they represent a transformative experience for more than 10,000 frontline staff, educators, counsellors, coaches, forward-thinking leaders, and managers.
When you become a part of Jenny's team and her team of play therapists on this educational voyage, you're not just acquiring knowledge from outstanding instructors – you're receiving insights from influential figures who have been instrumental in shaping a worldwide therapeutic service.
Enrol in "Messy Play" today and set out on an exhilarating journey that will fundamentally change how you approach children's emotional well-being!
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