Play therapy

  • Laura Hanks

    Meet the expert: Therapeutic Powers of Play, with Laura Hanks

    On 17 March 2026, ACAMH will host a webinar Unlocking Therapeutic Powers of Play: Practical Techniques for Safe and Effective Play Therapy. We caught up with the presenter – Laura Hanks, a Senior Lecturer at the University of South Wales and BAPT Accredited Play Therapist with experience across public and private sectors – about the topic itself, her career, and her hopes for the event.

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  • Laura Hanks

    Unlocking the Therapeutic Powers of Play: empowering professionals to be playful and effective

    EARLY BIRD OFFER! Dr. Laura Hanks presents a session focusing on that will explore the profound therapeutic powers of play, learning how to apply these techniques safely across diverse settings.

    Event type
    Introductory session
    Location
    LIVE STREAM
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  • How much do we really know about ‘Theraplay’ for young children?

    ‘Theraplay’ is an intervention that aims to enhance attachment, self-esteem and trust in others for children with behavioural, emotional or developmental difficulties. The intervention, founded on attachment theory,1 harnesses natural and playful interactions between caregivers and children to develop healthy and positive relationships.

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