Professional development: Justice Institute: Expressive Play Therapy training & certificate

The Neurobiology of Expressive Play Therapy: Connecting Heart and Mind with Marie-Jose Dhaese PhD and Dr. Richard Gaskill (SPE159)

Date: October 2-3, 2014
Time: 9am-4:30pm

$355, Group/Early Bird rate $325 plus GST
(Early Bird Rate expires August 26, 2014)

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Renowned expressive play therapist Marie-José Dhaese and psychotherapist Dr. Rick Gaskill join their expertise to explore current neurobiological research and the theory and application of holistic expressive play therapy for this special event that weaves together current neurobiological research and the theory and application of Holistic Expressive Play Therapy (EPT).


EPT is an integrative approach with a long and successful history of treating trauma in children. Its wide variety of attachment-based and body-centered expressive methods utilizing sensory experience, movement activities, and creative expression, lend themselves well to the rapidly evolving knowledge regarding the effects of complex trauma.

Expressive Play Therapy Certificate

This 14-day (7 credit) program is designed for those learners with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience seeking to enhance their knowledge and develop new skills in expressive play and sandplay therapeutic interventions. Students who hold a master’s degree in a related field may apply for Continuing Education Units towards registration with the Association for Play Therapy and certification with the Canadian Association for Child Play Therapy. For more details contact program manager at 604 528.5711.

Note: All certificate courses will be offered in Parksville, BC on Vancouver Island, with the exception
of CY104 & CY104A which will be offered in both Parksville and New Westminster Campuses.


Courses: (Courses may be taken individually or as part of the certificate, with the exception of COUNS299)

Expressive Play Therapy Methods – Level 1

Expressive Play Therapy Methods – Level 2

Sandplay Therapy – Level 1

Sandplay Therapy – Level 2

Expressive Play Therapies to Help the Grieving Child

Final Project/Consultation Group For more information or to register: jibc.ca/cccs or cccs@jibc.ca or 604.528.5590 or 1.877.528.5591 Toll Free