ISTANBUL NLP® ACADEMY PLAY THERAPY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM

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It helps children feel emotionally well. It addresses emotional, behavioral, and psychological issues that affect a child’s normal development and prevents these problems from escalating.
It is an easy and natural tool for the child to express themselves. Just like adults, children often struggle to express their feelings and thoughts through words or sentences; play therapy helps them learn to express themselves and solve problems. Play therapy plays a significant role in the child’s developmental process, contributes to fine and gross motor development, and is a process through which the child explores their inner world.

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It helps children feel emotionally well. It addresses emotional, behavioral, and psychological issues that affect a child’s normal development and prevents these problems from escalating.
It is an easy and natural tool for children to express themselves. Unlike adults, children often struggle to express their feelings and thoughts through words or sentences; play therapy helps them learn to express themselves and solve problems. Play therapy plays a significant role in a child’s developmental process, contributes to fine and gross motor skill development, and is a process through which the child explores their inner world.

Course content:

*What Is Play?
*What Is the Definition of Play?
*What Is Play Therapy?
*What Messages Are Conveyed Through Play Therapy?
*Who Is a Play Therapist?
*How Does Communication Take Place During the Play Therapy Process?
*What Is the Purpose of Play Therapy?
*What Are the Goals of Play Therapy?
*What Toys Are Used in Play Therapy?
The History of Play;
Emotional Development and Play
Motor Development and Play
Physical Development and Play
*What Are the Stages and Characteristics of Play?
Solitary Play Stage: Ages 0–2
Parallel Play Stage: Ages 2–4
Cooperative Play Stage: Ages 4–6
Rule-Based Play Stage: Ages 6+
*What Are the Types of Play?
*What Are the Types of Play Based on Character?
*What Are the Types of Play Based on the Types Played?
*What Are the Types of Play Based on the Tools Used?
*Theories Related to Play
Relaxation and Rest Theory Repetition Theory
Dynamic Play Theory
Other Play Theories
*Classification of Toys Based on Areas of Development;
Play Materials for Gross Motor Development Play Materials for Fine Motor Development Imaginative Play Toys
Toys That Develop Creative Imagination
Household Play Toys
Materials for Creative Arts
*Characteristics of Toys
*Toy Selection
*Types of Toys
*Child-Centered Play Therapy;
Objectives
Toy Selection
Playroom and Materials
Principles
Skills
*Cognitive-Behavioral Play Therapy
*Sandplay Therapy
Who Is It For?
Purpose of the Therapy
How Does the Process Work?
Goals
*Filial Therapy
Goals
Differences
Who Is It For?
Core Skills
The Therapy Process

*Fairy Tale Therapy*

*Game Theories
Classical Game Theories
Contemporary Game Theories
Psychoanalytic Theories
Cognitive Theories
*Development
Growth
Maturation
Teaching

Participant Profile;

-Graduates of the Faculty of Psychology and Education,
– Guidance and Psychological Counseling (PDR),
– Social workers and students,
– Child development and early childhood education graduates and students,
– Educators,
– Child psychiatrists,
– Family counselors,
– Pediatricians and psychiatric nurses,
– Students, graduates, or professionals working in special education programs.

Program Name: UNIVERSITY (E-GOVERNMENT)-APPROVED PLAY THERAPY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Duration of the training: 2 DAYS

Location of the course: IN-PERSON or ONLINE

Certificate: Upon completion of the training, after assessments to measure the necessary knowledge have been conducted, participants who qualify will be awarded a “PLAY THERAPY CERTIFICATE” by the UNIVERSITY (E-GOVERNMENT-APPROVED). Upon completion of the program, psychology graduates and psychological counselors will receive the title of Play Therapist.

Handouts: Each participant will receive handouts for the PLAY THERAPY seminar.

For details about the training and to register, please contact us.

DATE		DURATION	TIME
January 5–6, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
January 19–20, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
February 2–3, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
February 16–17, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
March 2–3, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
March 16–17, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
April 6–7, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
April 20–21, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
May 4–5, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
May 18–19, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
June 1–2, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
June 15–16	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
July 6–7, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
July 20–21, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
August 3–4, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
August 17–18, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
September 7–8, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
September 14–15, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
October 5–6, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
October 19–20, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
November 2–3, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
November 16–17, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
December 7–8, 2026	WEEKDAY EVENINGS	2 DAYS	7:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
December 21–22, 2026	WEEKDAY MORNING	2 DAYS	10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.