Certificate in Introduction to Play Therapy

We have phased out this certificate in preparation for new and enhanced learning pathways at The School of Positive Psychology. It remains available only to current students enrolled in our Diploma or higher-level programmes.

Overview

In this module, learners can gain knowledge on how children learn about the world around them and how they interact with their environment through play. Aside from understanding what toys to choose and their uses in therapy work, you will also be equipped with foundation knowledge on Child-centred Play Therapy and learn how to create therapeutic environments for children to safely express themselves.

The language of play is a powerful therapeutic medium to help adults understand children and how they make sense of the world.

Entry Requirement

English language requirement

At least Grade 5 in GCE ‘N’ Level English Language, or
At least D7 in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language, or
Pass in any GCE ‘A’ Level subject conducted in English, or
⁠IELTS 5.5, or
TOEFL (Internet Based) 59

Course Assessment

Course Duration

3 months, part time
Last intake: October 2025

Course Fee

SGD 1,853.00 w/GST

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What Students Say

Marilynn Lee, 2023

( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology and Wellbeing )

"Using what I have learnt in TSPP, I share with my students how to write a letter to their future self and the power of envisioning their end goal. This helps with their motivation to want to learn. I share with them how to recognize stress, especially when high-stakes exams are round the corner and to practice mindfulness in the midst of chaos in their minds. These sharing has helped me to build a strong rapport with my students and their parents. "

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( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology and Wellbeing )

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Lim Mei Yean, 2022

( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology and Wellbeing )

"A nugget of wisdom that I gained from TSPP was how the word ‘listen’ is actually an anagram for ‘silent’. If you employ silence when listening, you not only hear what people say but how they say it, which deepens the connections you have with those around you. As a business development manager and senior underwriter at a financial institution, I mostly deal with corporate clients. With Positive Psychology, I am able to understand my clients better and sympathise with the challenges they face internally. As I have grown to become more aware of my strengths, I am able to utilise them appropriately in various work settings. Don’t wait. If you can spend money on something else, you’d rather spend it on improving yourself. "

Hiroshi Limmell, 2021

( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology and Wellbeing )

"I was hesitant to sign up for a course mid-career but that decision turned out to be the best decision I’ve ever made. The new learnings helped to spur a new interest in an academic area that I was not trained in 20 years ago as a graduate. Adult learning may be tricky at first, especially when juggling a full-time job. The School of Positive Psychology understands what adult learners face and provides support to ease us to a good learning pace, and that is what allowed me to learn at a pace that was reasonable."

Vijaya Rani, 2022

( Graduate Diploma in Applied Positive Psychology and Wellbeing )

"I had been a teacher for 40 years before my retirement, I thought it was timely to better understand the minds and socio-emotional needs of the students and how I could tune them to be ready for learning. For example, with the gratitude jar, you can identify the key pillars supporting or influencing their lives. You can understand these children better – who or what motivates them? Who are the powerful or significant voices in their lives? The knowledge of positive psychology will hold teachers well in providing and enhancing the classroom climate for their diverse learners."

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