Masters of Child Play Therapy
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)
Diploma of Teaching (Early Childhood)
Certified Learn to Play Practitioner
Certified AutPlay Provider
Other courses & trainings undertaken:
-Seattle Play Therapy Training Centre
-Child-Centred Documention:Treatment Planning and Assessing Progress
– Meaningful Moments in Play Therapy
-Interplay Therapy Masterclass
-Synergetic Play Therapy Institute
-Understanding Children’s Social Emotional Development for Therapists
-Playing Perfectly: A Play Therapist’s Guide for working with OCD
-Introduction to Synergetic Play Therapy 6 month course
–Introduction to AutPlay Therapy (4 Hours)
About Me
My interest in Play Therapy stems from 26 years of teaching in the Early Childhood field, working with and supporting children as they grow, mature and develop through the magic of a play-based learning curriculum. Children and families I have connected with are my biggest influence in becoming a Play Therapist. I am in awe of the importance of play as a learning tool and as a mechanism for growth and development.
I have worked closely with families in helping them understand how young children’s brains develop and support families in gaining a better understanding of their child and how they are making sense of their world.
I believe that when young children feel safe, heard and seen, they develop their internal sense of self and gain confidence in how they navigate challenges in their world.
At Sanctuary Play Therapy we support young children in achieving their full potential!
Annamaria xx
“Toys are children’s words and play is their language” — Gary L. Landreth.