How can water play therapy
make a difference in the lives of our clients?

To achieve treatment success, it is important to identify the roots of the problem at the early stage and then make a precise and effective therapeutic intervention.
Play therapy is one of the most effective methods to create cooperation, reciprocity and trust.
Why water play? Water is an important substance
 in our lives and it is vital part of our being since pregnancy till death.
Water calms the sensory system, regulates emotions and most importantly
produces release, pleasure, joy and play.

Water play therapy (W.P.T) is an extension of the professional tool-kit, that will improve the ability to identify the roots of the problem and deal with it, in an enjoyable and effective way.

In what cases we can use W.P.T ?

  • Difficulties in communication
  • Developmental delay, regulation problems
  • Children on the autistic spectrum
  • Language impairments, learning and attention and concentration problems
  • Anxiety, trauma, loss, life crises and more

The “water play therapy method ” is based on a clinical trial of over 15 years. Hundreds of alumni in Israel and around the world studied the W.P.T and use it in Hospitals, clinics, communication clinicians and formal and informal education institutions, in elementary schools, special education, autistic kindergartens, and others.

W.P.T is a unique therapeutic method that uses water, accelerates treatment processes and resolves blockages and resistance. And take the load off your chest – it does not require a swimming pool.

"The course structure is lovely, studying via zoom was very comfortable for me, there's a combined imparting of knowledge and practice and the multicultural engagement of different area's therapists enriched me."
Salman Kovien Najam
Salman Kovien NajamSocial worker
"Excellent course for water-loving therapists, with both theoretical and practical material, rich with actual examples from the lecturer, the right way to learn and gain confidence."
Revital Cohen
Revital CohenSpecial education and art teacher
"A course combining theory and practice, structurally built, so that by the end of it you come out with an amazing therapeutic tool".
Merav de-paz Yodin
Merav de-paz YodinPsychotherapist
"There are places in the human soul that can be accessed only with water"
Ronit Ron Zohar
Ronit Ron Zohar Play Therapists at the Child development center in Carmiel
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The course includes :

  • 6 classes of 3 academic hours which include theoretical studies and Experiential practical practice, with videos from clinical examples taken at the treatment room
  • The course booklet that will accompany you in your work.
  • Folding water table designed especially for you and will be delivered to your home before the course starts. (by pre-order)
  • Aqua-Kit containing unique items of creation and playing in the world of water. (by pre-order)
  • Certificate of W.P.T training.
  • Supervision group
  • Group therapy with W.P.T or Dyadic therapy, can be added to the workshop.

The course includes :

  • The water as the material for a mental treatment + 5 phases of W.P.T: we'll learn how to harness the qualities of water in the body and as a material to regulate and establish a relationship with our patients. We'll understand the development ratio of the method in a way that will enable you to know how and when to use each phase of the method and adjust it to the people you are working with.
  • Water and colour in relation to the body – we'll learn how the use of colour can help diagnose the psychodynamic contents that arise in the treatment and their connection to the body. What colour enables an investigative game with patients who struggle with carrying out what they want and need to do and how to establish integration in creative therapy.
  • Therapeutic play with water – we'll learn how "W.T.P " contributes to treatment and healing. How to understand the emotional expression through a story, playful actions (verbally and non-verbally), how to process deep emotional content in an enjoyable way gives control and satisfaction to the patient.
  • The aquarium – we'll learn how to end a session in W.P.T, and how to package an emotional and playful experience. What is the importance of preservation in W.P.T and the precision it gives to the analysis of the therapeutic session.
  • The symbols of the water world – we'll learn analysis and understanding of the symbols and narratives that appear in the water world, allowing the expansion of meaning and self-exploration for the patients, and creating a new and shared dimension of connection and hope.
  • The therapist's role in W.P.T– what is the correct way to stand by the patient's side? what to say and when not to respond? We'll try and answer all the questions to ensure the treatment is successful.
M.A. expressive and creative therapist, for over 25 years. lecturer at Oranim College in the course of psychotherapy in children's play and parents guide. The author of the book - "Rising On Water" for emotional therapy through water play. Yael is a specialist in child and youth care and runs a private clinic in Zichron Ya'akov. Yael instructs supervision therapists and develops creative treatment solutions for humanitarian aid missions. Engaged in promoting expression and creation therapy through lectures and workshops in the water play therapy method in Israel and around the world.
Yael Livne
Yael Livne

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