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PTUK - The UK Society for Play and Creative Arts Therapies

The first, largest and most innovative Register of Play And Creative Arts Therapists in the UK, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

PTUK was the first Play Therapy organisation in the world that was accredited by the Professional Standard authority that oversees all Health Care professions in the UK. Play Therapy International ratifies the PTUK standards as they do for many other countries in the world. The Society exists to further the good practice of therapeutic work with children. This includes improving children's emotional literacy as well as alleviating behavioural and mental health problems. Research conducted by PTUK based on over 10,000 cases shows that between 72% and 83% of the children receiving play therapy delivered to PTUK standards show a positive change. PTUK: Helping the children - Protecting the public - Supporting the practitioner. Small enough to care. Large enough to count. Our objectives are:

To act as a professional organisation for anyone working therapeutically with children in the UK using Play and Creative Arts

To promote the benefits of therapeutic work with children. To set standards and provide an ethical framework. To make training and other resources available for therapeutic work with children by working with training providers, disseminating information and accrediting appropriate courses in Play and Creative Therapies. PTUK is forming links with a number of colleges and other specialised training institutions which can offer a variety of Introductory, Certificate, Diploma, Supervisor, Filial coaching courses up to Post Graduate Level and post qualifying. To promote and advance discussion, education and research in Play therapy, Creative Arts Therapies and Child Psychotherapy. To establish and develop professional standards for all those working therapeutically with children. Our detailed objectives are set out formally in the Memorandum and Articles of Association. http://www.playtherapy.org.uk/AboutPTUK/MemandArts.htm

10/10/2025

For children, play is more than fun – it’s communication, expression, and healing.

This World Mental Health Day, we’re celebrating the power of play to support emotional wellbeing.

🎲 Play therapy helps children:
✨ Understand and express feelings
✨ Build confidence and resilience
✨ Develop emotional balance and self-awareness

When children play, they’re processing their world – one story, one feeling, one figure at a time.
Let’s keep making space for that healing language to be heard. 💙

Learn more about play therapy here: https://zurl.co/P2poo

09/10/2025

Important update for members outside the UK 📌

The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has confirmed that anyone based outside the UK who holds or controls data of individuals within the UK must be ICO registered.

If this applies to you, please ensure your registration is up to date to remain compliant with data protection requirements.

For more information, visit: https://zurl.co/yGGHo

07/10/2025

Shocktober Sale! 👻

Advance your professional skills this autumn with our Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses – now at a special seasonal price! 🍂 🎃

💥 Discounted rate: £300 (was £350)
🗓️ Book by: 31st October
🎓 Earn 12 CPD points

Choose your course and take the next step in your professional journey:
1️⃣ Career Development: Getting Work
• Block 1: 7 Nov • Block 2: 14 Nov • Block 3: 5 Dec • Block 4: 12 Dec 2025

2️⃣ Neurodiversity Informed Practice – 11 November 2025
• Block 1: 11 Nov • Block 2: 18 Nov • Block 3: 25 Nov • Block 4: 9 Dec 2025

3️⃣ Beyond the Playroom: Partnering with Parents for Therapeutic Success – 22 November 2025
• Block 1: 22 Nov • Block 2: 6 Dec • Block 3: 13 Dec 2025 • Block 4: 24 Jan 2026

Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!
👉 Book now and invest in your growth: https://apac.org.uk/continuous-professional-development-cpd/

06/10/2025

SHOCKTOBER is coming! 🎃

Get ready for amazing offers and promotions on our courses throughout October!

Take advantage of discounted fees, complimentary extras, and to secure your spot in our popular courses before they fill up.

Keep an eye on our posts throughout October – you won’t want to miss these limited-time deals.

04/10/2025

Happy World Animal Day! 🐾 Did you know animal puppets can act as “animal helpers” in play therapy?

Puppets allow children to express emotions safely and creatively. Using animal puppets, children can:

• Talk about feelings indirectly, through the puppet
• Role-play challenging situations
• Build empathy by caring for their puppet “friend”

Give your child or client an animal puppet and ask it to tell a story about a day in its life. Encourage them to explore different emotions – happy, scared, frustrated – through the puppet. This helps children practice recognising and expressing feelings in a playful, safe way.

30/09/2025

Did you know?
Our Membership team has been working on a brand-new FAQs section in Resources!

Simply log in via the PTUK website and head to:
➡️ Membership
➡️ FAQs

Here you can view answers to frequently asked questions at a glance.

💡 Having trouble accessing Resources? Please contact: andrea@ptukorg.com

26/09/2025

🎨 Explore the Power of Play Therapy

Play therapy is a unique way to support children’s emotional well-being through creativity and expression. From puppets and clay to sand trays and drawing, every instrument helps children communicate feelings, process experiences, and build confidence in a safe, supportive space.

Whether it’s storytelling with a puppet, sculpting emotions in clay, or exploring thoughts through drawing and sand, play therapy offers countless ways for children to express themselves and grow.

🌐 Learn more about play therapy here: https://playtherapy.org.uk/

📌 For Ireland-based students: Did you know APAC course fees are eligible for tax relief under Section 473A of the Taxes Consolidation Act, 1997?

Courses are delivered in partnership with University College Cork (UCC), a Revenue-approved Irish third-level institution, and appear on Revenue’s list of approved postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2025/2026.

For more information on tuition fee relief, see Revenue Leaflet IT31 – Tax Relief for Tuition Fees in Respect of Third-Level Education or visit: www.revenue.ie

✨ Support children, enhance your practice, and explore the transformative power of play.

24/09/2025

Career Development: Nuts and Bolts of School-Based Practices 📚

📅 Date: 10 October 2025
💻 Venue: Online
💷 Fee: £54.00
✅ PTUK CPD Points: 2
👤 Presenter: Joe Jardim-Hinds

Looking to take your play therapy practice into schools – or strengthen what you’re already doing there? This practical webinar will give you the tools, strategies, and confidence to set up a thriving school-based service.

Learn how to:
✨ Build strong relationships with school staff
✨ Manage caseloads and funding
✨ Navigate ethical and administrative challenges
✨ Adopt a whole-school wellbeing approach to make lasting impact

Whether you’re just starting out or expanding your practice, gain clarity and practical tips to make play therapy an invaluable part of school life.

📌 Entry: Any grade, must be a current PTUK / PTI member
📩 Sign up now: https://apac.org.uk/continuous-professional-development-cpd/ -modal-1

23/09/2025

Early Bird Offer ends on Friday, 26 September – don’t miss out! 🐦

PTI & PTUK 2025 Annual Online Winter Conference 😍
📅 Friday, 21 November 2025

Join us online for a day of learning, creativity, and connection in play therapy.

Our keynote speaker, Odilia Mabrouk, dance movement psychotherapist, will lead an inspiring and interactive session exploring the role of movement in connecting with ourselves and others.

Alongside the keynote, enjoy a wide range of workshops designed to expand knowledge, strengthen skills, and celebrate the global play therapy community.

📖 Browse the full programme in our interactive flipbook brochure.

✨ Book your place now and be part of this unique international event: https://playtherapy.org/2025-online-conference/

📩 Questions? Contact the Conference Team: contact@ptukorg.com

We look forward to welcoming you online! 🌍

22/09/2025

What is an ORG Invoice & How Does It Affect Your Revalidation? 📌

An ORG invoice is when your company or organisation pays for your membership renewal.

Remember: ORG invoices are not automatic – you need to inform the membership team and provide your company’s details. You’re responsible for ensuring the invoice is paid on time and your membership is renewed.

➡️ Swipe through the carousel for everything you need to know about how it works and what you need to do.

Questions? Contact us at contact@ptukorg.com

12/09/2025

Clay is one of the tools used in play therapy to help children express their feelings, relax, and show experiences they may find hard to put into words. Playing with clay lets children feel calm and focused, and what they make can give therapists clues about their thoughts and emotions.

For example:
🦕 Showing Feelings: children can make shapes or figures that reflect how they feel.
🦕 Boosting Confidence: completing a creation can make a child feel proud.
🦕 Working Through Experiences: playing with clay helps children deal with tricky emotions safely.
🦕 Improving Focus & Skills: handling clay can strengthen concentration and fine motor skills.

Discover more about play therapy here: https://zurl.co/KBJRo
Explore Play Therapy courses: https://zurl.co/iMBeq

💡 Tip for parents or educators: give children some clay and a simple prompt like “Make something that shows how you feel today.” Let them lead – sometimes their creation tells the story better than words.

11/09/2025

Confidence isn’t built overnight – it grows through small, playful moments. 🌟

That’s why we created The Confidence Toolkit – playful ways to help children feel braver every day. Here’s how each tool can make a difference:

🦸 Role-play superhero strengths: taking on a character allows children to practise bravery and problem-solving in a safe space.
🎨 Create a “proud wall”: visual reminders of achievements build self-esteem and show children how far they’ve come.
🎲 Celebrate effort in games, not just winning: shifting the focus from outcomes to effort helps children value persistence, even when they don’t “win”.
📖 Storytelling with overcoming characters: stories give children language for resilience and show them they’re not alone in facing challenges.
🎶 Dance breaks: movement releases energy, builds joy, and reminds children that confidence can come from expressing themselves freely.

💭 What would you add to the toolkit?

Discover more about play therapy here: https://zurl.co/S8qa6
Or, if you’d like to find a play therapist, visit the Register: https://zurl.co/Lplbs

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The Coach House, Belmont Road
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Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.playtherapy.org.uk/

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