“A BAPT Registered Play Therapist® is a qualified mental health professional who has had intensive university and clinical training accredited by the British Association of Play Therapists (BAPT). Most BAPT Registered Play Therapists® are graduates who have already trained to work with children. For example, they may already be qualified as social workers, teachers, nursery nurses, teaching assistants and psychologists.
A BAPT Registered Play Therapist® must have a clear knowledge of the following:
- Child-centred Play Therapy
- Child development
- The developmental process and functions of play
- Developmental psycho-pathology, including attachment theory, mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, disability and trauma
- Ecological, systems and social constructionist theories of society
- Integrative Play Therapy methods
- Working with parents and carers
- Relevant legislation and policy
- Anti-discriminatory practice
- Contemporary research and practice
To be a full member of BAPT a Play Therapist will have:
- Completed Masters level (MSc or MA) Play Therapy training (accredited by BAPT)
- A current enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS)
- Public liability indemnity insurance
- On-going personal therapy (optional, after qualification)
- Clinical supervision of their Play Therapy practice
- Commitment to the BAPT Ethical Basis for Good Practice in Play Therapy
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