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Reply 1
Have you tried a UCAS search?

This is the result for ''play''

And This is the result for ''play work'', but I couldnt see anything about ''play therapy.''

I didn't look at the requirements, but I doubt theyll be very high at all.
Reply 2
leona
Have you tried a UCAS search?

This is the result for ''play''

And This is the result for ''play work'', but I couldnt see anything about ''play therapy.''

I didn't look at the requirements, but I doubt theyll be very high at all.


Why do you doubt they'll be very high... I hope this isn't some sort of insult... In case you didn't know working with special needs children is very very hard, and you have to be SO strong to be able to do it... I've been doing my enrichment scheme at a special needs school. I find it disgusting that people want to have "selfish" jobs, ie, just making their fortune. And not worrying about whether you're helping people or not.... A few people on this site should think before they speak...
Dont be so rude to my friend Amy.She always works very hard and is wonderful with children...especially her two lovely nieces....you only have to look there !!! and i know for sure she'll make it wherever she wants to go and whatever she wants to do in life..Amy go for it coz ull always be special 2 me xxxxxxxxxxx::smile: I also love working with children and im thinking as one of my career options also to work with children in some way as well as wanting to do something with languages :smile: and I know Amy is doing a brilliant job at her enrichment and really enjoys it!:smile:The course sounds well cool Ames! luv ya loads hu 4evaz xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Reply 4
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

What the heck did I do to deserve that????

I meant they won't be very high cos the course isn't that popular!!

I KNOW working with disabled children is hard. And don't assume that I'm one of these selfish people who only want to make money.

I was actually trying to help, but I just won't bother next time.
Reply 5
Crikey Leona!!!! Where did that come from? And after you'd kindly searched UCAS for her!! Blimey you do your best to help and that's what you get for your trouble!

Chin up :wink: she must be having a bad day!!


Amy: Nobody doubts the difficult nature of the job but as Leona rightly points out it will not be a popular course simply because many people would not be able to do that type of work. Uni entrance requirements will be quite low in order to attract the right people for the job! Academics, your straight A students ( :rolleyes: ), wouldn't necessarily be the right people.

I have worked for three years with children who are both severely physically handicapped and many of these have poor learning capacity, and children with mental handicap to very varying degrees. As much as I would like to, I know that I could not do this full time. Such are the demands that after 18 months many playworkers are taken out of the system for a 'rest period' of 6 months.

Please don't assume that we are all capable of or would even want to dedicate ourselves to your chosen career but the very best of luck with whatever you choose to do. The world has a place for us all, each to his own, we can't all be carers.

Good luck :smile:
Reply 6
Hey TSR!

QUOTE<I'm interested in studying to be a play therapist at university, but I don't know what course I should take at uni, or what university offers that course?

Any help would be much appreciated

Amy xx>QUOTE
As far as I am aware you should do a a general degree in psychology. After which you should have at least 2 years experience working in either education/social work. Following that you can apply to become a psychotherapist and specialise in play. I am not sure if this is completely correct though. I do know that Goldsmiths speciallises in training therapists. Your best bet may be contacting Goldsmiths who I am sure would put you in touch with places doing play therapy. Training as a therapist is post degree though as far as I am aware.Hope this helps
Reply 7
As far as I am aware you should do a a general degree in psychology. After which you should have at least 2 years experience working in either education/social work. Following that you can apply to become a psychotherapist and specialise in play. I am not sure if this is completely correct though. I do know that Goldsmiths speciallises in training therapists. Your best bet may be contacting Goldsmiths who I am sure would put you in touch with places doing play therapy. Training as a therapist is post degree though as far as I am aware.Hope this helps


Yup, I second that. Getting a general degree in psychology will give you a solid background to become a therapist and it will be much easier to find a postgraduate course or training so specialized. Also, to get into clinical psychology (and I guess any kind of therapy) you need a BA/BSc and two years work experience before applying for further graduate study. You're looking for a really specific course and are unlikely to find it at the undegraduate level, especially because the job sounds so demanding it is unlikely they will hire fresh faced undergraduates without further qualifications.
Best of luck :smile:
Reply 8
Just as an after thought, I wonder if you have read: " Dibs in search of self" it is all about play therapy and written by a play therapist. It may give you an insight into the career. It is a good book!