Jogo Behaviour Support Conference 2025 Brochure - Flipbook - Page 10
Masterclass Workshop A:
Defining Your Path: Crafting a Scope of Practice in
Play Therapy
Presented by: Dr. Natalie Hadiprodjo
Workshop Synopsis:
This Masterclass is designed for experienced play therapists and addresses a crucial
yet often overlooked aspect of the profession: the need for a clearly defined
professional scope of practice.
The concept of scope of practice is gaining traction worldwide, with ongoing reviews
in allied and mental health sectors in the UK and Australia, but this is largely
unexplored within play therapy.
Within this Masterclass attendees will have the opportunity to creatively explore their
own scope of practice and consider essential elements in crafting a scope of practice
for the profession of play therapy and how this may contribute to professional growth
and recognition.
The aims of the workshop are:
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To explore the need for a clearly defined scope of practice for play therapy.
To enhance the understanding and application of scope of practice among
experienced play therapists.
To foster professional growth, confidence, and identity within the play therapy
community.
Key Learning Objectives:
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Delve into what a scope of practice entails and why it is essential for play
therapists to understand scope of practice.
Explore how scope of practice applies to the individual therapist and the wider
profession.
Learn how a well-defined scope of practice can define the role of the play
therapists, guide professional representation, and enhance confidence and
professional identity.
Discuss how scope of practice can help the profession be better understood,
valued, and trusted by clients, employers, policymakers, and society.
Explore how scope of practice is both limited and dynamic, evolving throughout
a play therapist9s career.
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