Basic Training in Gestalt Play Therapy
What's In It For Me
At the end of the workshop, participants will learn:
- Overview of the therapeutic process developed by Violet Oaklander
- Overview of key neuroscience findings that supports Gestalt principles
- Gestalt relational perspective on child development and the nature of the self
- Gestalt play therapy process of working with projections through creative arts
Course Overview
The workshop is designed to build theoretical understanding and clinical skills from the perspective of contemporary Gestalt psychotherapy. Experiential and interactive, the workshop aims to integrate theory with practice through the modalities of creative arts. The emphasis will be on individual psychotherapy and the application of Gestalt therapy principles represented in the works of Violet Oaklander, Ph.D., author of Windows to Our Children; A Gestalt Approach to Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (1989) and Hidden Treasure; A Map to the Child's inner Self (2007).
This workshop will examine closely factors that bring about change and growth for a child or adolescent through the therapeutic process of Gestalt Therapy and the processes of integration. Utilizing the modalities of play therapy and the integration of contemporary neurobiology and Gestalt Therapy, participants will develop in-depth understanding of the Oaklander Approach. Working in pairs or small groups, participants will have opportunities for group consultation and practice.
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, counseling) and related fields (such childcare/student care setting, physical therapy, art therapy, or other related fields).
Course Duration
4 full days, 9.30am - 5.30pm
Total Training Duration (Hour)
28 hours
Course Outline
- Principals of Gestalt Therapy
- Neuroscience of Play and Gestalt Therapy
- Directive and non-directive play therapy: Play Therapy Dimensions
- Understanding Psychopathology - why children come for therapy
- Introduction to Oaklander approach
- Understanding the application of the therapeutic process - Therapeutic relationship, Contact, Building self support, Emotional expression and Working with projections
Certification Obtained and Conferred by
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. For more information, please go to http://westcoastinstitute.us/certification/.
Medium of Instruction & Trainer
Lee Sock Kuan works with children, adolescents, and their families. Besides counselling and psychology, she received training in Gestalt Play Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Play Therapy, Sandplay Therapy, art facilitation and Emotional-Focused Therapy and Somatic Experiencing®.
As a certified Gestalt Therapist with Children and Adolescents (West Coast Institute) Lee Sock Kuan specializes in working with children and their families on coping with stress, attachment, challenging behaviours and loss issues in the Gestalt approach. She is also the approved West Coast Institute (US) trainer and supervisor for candidates in the WCI Certification Programme.
Lee Sock Kuan also supervises and trains therapists, psychologists and social workers. She is a registered Clinical Member and Clinical Supervisor of the Singapore Association for Counselling and Association for Play Therapy (Singapore). Besides being certified with West Coast Institute, she is also a Certified Practitioner in Therapeutic Play Skills with Play Therapy International.
Course Pre-Requisites
Price
| Discount / Promotion Fee (Apply to original fee only) |
Fee Payable After Discount / Promotion | |
|---|---|---|
| Before GST | With GST (9%) | |
| Early Bird Fee *Refer to EB closing date below | $1,650.00 | $1,798.50 |
| Course Fee Payable | ||
| Original Fee | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| Course Fee | $1,800.00 | $1,962.00 |
| Corporate Pricing (Fee payable to Training Provider) | ||
| Non-SME | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| NCSS PCG 45% funding (SC/PRs) | $990.00 | $1,079.10 |
| SME | Before GST | With GST (9%) |
| NCSS PCG 45% funding (SC/PRs) | $990.00 | $1,079.10 |
Early Bird Fee (Before GST): S$1,650 (register & pay by 12 May 2026)
* Discount will be reflected during payment checkout / billing invoice
PCG (formerly VCF) funding at 45% per pax for Singaporean/ PR staff
End date of approval: 16 Mar 2027
