ChildPlayWorks

10/11/2025

A very beautiful quote from Dr Garry Landreth:
“If we were to allow the wonder of the life of a child to reach
us fully and truly and to be our teacher, we would have to say:
Thank you, child of man…for reminding me about the joy and
excitement of being human. Thank you for letting me grow
together with you, that I can learn again of what I have
forgotten about simplicity, intensity, totality, wonder and love
and learn to respect my own life in its uniqueness. Thank
you for allowing me to learn from your tears about the pain
of growing up and the sufferings of the world. Thank you for
showing me that to love another person and to be with people,
big or small, is the most natural of gifts that grows like a
flower when we live in the wonder of life.

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22/09/2025

Missed our earlier workshops? There's still time to join a professional development workshop this year! 🚀

Join ChildPlayWorks for our 3-day professional development workshop in Auckland 29-31 October. Gain valuable insights into the fascinating world of Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) and enhance your professional skills.

Secure your spot today!

👉 Learn more & register: childplayworks.com/the-art-of-relationship 📧 Questions? Email: admin@childplayworks.co.nz

ChildPlayWorks Charitable Trust - Professional Development ChildPlayWorks provides specialist Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) for NZ tamariki who need support. We are a New Zealand-based and internationally recognised expert training provider in the wonderful modality of Child Centred Play Therapy...

19/09/2025

Through Child-Centered Play Therapy, children are empowered to explore their world, express themselves, and heal in their own way. Training in CCPT gives you the tools to support that journey with confidence. Take the next step in your professional development and discover the power of play.

04/09/2025

31/07/2025

Your opportunity to learn CCPT is here! 💡

Even if you missed our initial workshops, you can still gain valuable insights into CCPT this year. Join ChildPlayWorks for our focused 3-day professional development workshops coming to Auckland and Dunedin this October.

This is your chance to expand your expertise!

Full details on our website: https://www.childplayworks.com/play-therapy-nz-training, or
Email us at admin@childplayworks.co.nz for a copy of our 2025 Curriculum.

We have developed a comprehensive training programme focused on the Child Centred Play Therapy approach for working therapeutically with children in NZ. We also provide professional development workshops which are of interest to professionals who work with children.

28/05/2025

Missed our earlier workshops? There's still time to train with us this year! 🚀

Join ChildPlayWorks for our 3-day professional development workshops in Auckland and Dunedin this October. Gain valuable insights into the fascinating world of Child Centred Play Therapy (CCPT) and enhance your professional skills.

Spaces are limited, so secure your spot today!

👉 Learn more & register: childplayworks.com/the-art-of-relationship 📧 Questions? Email: admin@childplayworks.co.nz

Professional Development with ChildPlayWorks We provide professional development workshops which are of interest to all those who work with children.Click here to view our full list of Professional Development training. The Art of Relationship – Theoretical Foundations of Child Centred Play Therap...

30/01/2025

Exciting news for those interested in play therapy training! 🎉
The new ChildPlayWorks training format offers two certification levels with reduced required hours, making it more accessible while maintaining high professional standards.
Plus, it is approved for membership with ANZAPT (Aotearoa New Zealand Association for Play Therapy) - a great step forward for play therapy in NZ!
Workshop 1 of the 2025 new training intake (5 days):
3 days in-person: Cambridge: 26–28 March/Christchurch: 8–10 April
2 days online: 29 April & 1 May
Can be attended as Workshop 1 of the full training programme or purely for professional development.
ChildPlayWorks Website https://www.childplayworks.com/
Training Programme: https://www.childplayworks.com/play-therapy-nz-training/childplayworks-training-programme