A practical, trauma-informed framework for healing and growth alongside kids — through therapeutic play
Practical tools for professionals to support families with insight + growth— without being a therapist.
Families don’t need more generic advice.
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They need a framework that supports healing and growth alongside their kids
This certification is for you if…
Learn how to…
See the patterns driving behaviour →Â
Move beyond surface reactions and identify the needs underneath.
Apply a clear framework in your field →
Whichever you role is in the working with kids, parents & families, learn how to adapt Play Prescription® to your specific context.
Prescribe play for real challenges →
from fear and worries, to explosive behaviour, to attachment struggles — gain practical, play-based tools you can use with families straight away.
The 5 Pillars
Childhood Experiences → Our early experiences shapes our lens
Needs underlying behaviour → Behaviour is communication driven by an unmet need
Self-Commitment → Balancing self-compassion with self-accountability
Role of the environment → Our environment is always working with us or against us.
Therapeutic Play → Play therapy based tools and how to adapt them for specific challenges.
Choose your specialised module to make it yours
Working with Mothers & FamiliesÂ
For those supporting women balancing motherhood, identity, and family cycles.
Educators & Childcare
For teachers, early childhood educators, and carers navigating behaviour, play, and learning.
Allied Health Professionals
For OTs, speech therapists, and physios who want to integrate play therapeutically.
Disability & Inclusion
For professionals working with neurodiverse children or disability support.
Child Protection & Family Support
For those in child safety, welfare, or foster/kinship care roles.
Coaches & Parent Practitioners
For parent coaches, parenting services, and those guiding families outside clinical spaces.
Counselling & Support Services
For counsellors, social workers, and support staff wanting a structured play-based approach.
Birth & Postnatal Professionals
For doulas, midwives, and perinatal workers supporting parents in early attachment.
Leadership & Workplace Wellbeing
For leaders, HR, or corporate wellbeing teams addressing emotional labour and burnout.
Entrepreneurs & Innovators
For business owners creating new offers or integrating play-based tools into their work.
ENROLMENT
PLAY PRESCRIPTION CERTIFICATION®
This comprehensive course will help you understand the power of therapeutic play and elevate your trauma informed practice with children and families.
Certification Inclusions
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#1:
16 weeks → Weekly online modulesÂ
#2:
Live fortnightly Q&As  → direct answers to your questions
#3:
Specialised module → choose your individualised learning path
#4:
5 Pillar Resource packs → ready-to-use templates + tools
#5:
Marked Assessment→ personal feedback on your Play Prescription® assessment
HEY, I'M DR SAM!
I've been working with children and families for over 19 years. I am a Registered Mental Health Professional (Mental Health Social Worker), Registered Play Therapist with additional certifications in Maternal Mental Health & Trauma- Informed practices.Â
My PhD was marked in the top 5% because I was not afraid to call out the 'elephant in the room', that is to speak about the importance of the inner healing and growth for us all, including professionals!Â
I wasn't 'naturally' academic, in fact I left school at 15 years old, so I see the value in keeping complex info...simple!
Usually, the power of therapeutic play is kept within the therapy room. I created this Certification to empower you all to use the power of therapeutic play...beyond the therapy room! I can’t wait to teach you about it all and support you to uncover your inner wisdom!
