Overview
Participants will be introduced to the principles, theory, and practice of using puppets with clients. Both Directive and Non-directive activities will be discussed and exemplified. Participants will have an opportunity to try a variety of approaches to the use of puppets as well as the creation of a “Co-Therapist” character to use when working with children and explore the metaphors behind puppet play.
Course Fees & Closing Dates
| Registration Type | Closing Date | Fees (S$) / pax |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | 1 May 2026 | 280 |
| Normal | Till Full | 340 |
Schedule
Duration : Half-Day Workshop
| Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jun 2026 | 9:00am – 12:00pm (Singapore Standard Time GMT+0800) | Live Online Training |
Corporate Registration Individual Registration
Speaker
Lorri Yasenik, PhD, RSW,
Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (CPT-S; RPT-S),
Director, Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute®
Lorri Yasenik Ph.D., RSW, RFM, RPT-S, CPT-S, is the Director of Rocky Mountain Play Therapy Institute (RMPTI) in Calgary, Alberta Canada and the Co-Director of the International Centre for Children and Family Law (ICCFL) in Australia/Canada.
Lorri is a Registered and Certified Supervisor of Child Psychotherapy and Play Therapy and delivers approved training programs nationally and internationally in the areas of child and play therapy, play therapy supervision and child inclusive practice in the family law sectors. She has worked with traumatized children and adults for the past 28 years.
Lorri is the co-author of the books Play Therapy Dimensions Model: A Decision-Making Guide for Integrative Play Therapists and Turning Points in Play Therapy and the Immergence of Self: Applications of the Play Therapy Dimensions Model. In addition, she has authored and co- authored 12 chapters and peer reviewed articles in the areas of play therapy supervision, play therapy practice, play therapy case conceptualization, children’s voices and children and family law.
Lorri is also the past president for the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AB), the past President of the Alberta Family Mediation Society. Lorri has an Honorary Fellowship with Deakin University in Victoria, Australia with the Masters Degree Child Play Therapy Program.
Course Outline
Participants will be introduced to the principles, theory, and practice of using puppets with clients. Both Directive and Non-directive activities will be discussed and exemplified. Participants will have an opportunity to try a variety of approaches to the use of puppets as well as the creation of a “Co-Therapist” character to use when working with children and explore the metaphors behind puppet play.
Course Objectives
- Describe the history and theories in the use of puppets
- Demonstrate the use of puppet play scenes with a partner
- Demonstrate the ability to create a puppet “character”
- Create a puppet story and demonstrate contributing to the child’s narrative
Who Should Attend?
Teachers, Counselors, Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Early Childhood Educators.
