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Welcome to CTC
CTC, Children's Therapy Centre, delivers a broad range of play and psychotherapy training courses. We provide training, consultancy, and therapy for adults and children in Ireland and abroad. CTC specialises in delivering training in therapeutic play, play therapy, child psychotherapy, creative therapies for adults, adolescents, and children and advanced training courses for qualified therapists. CTC's Director, Eileen Prendiville, has considerable expertise and experience in dealing with issues of abuse, most particularly sexual abuse and childhood trauma. CTC offer an extensive range of training courses and consultancy services in relation to these issues. CTC has agreed its Quality Assurance Procedures with the Further Education and Training Awards Council and is an approved, registered FETAC training provider. more >>

Testimonials

“Eileen Prendiville, an international expert in the field of play therapy, is a dynamic, engaging teacher, supervisor, and consultant. I highly endorse the quality of her work!”

Charles E. Schaefer, Ph.D., RPT-S, Cofounder and Director Emeritus of the USA Association for Play Therapy, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Fairleigh Dickinson University, Teaneck, New Jersey.

“Children's Therapy Centre is set in the green lush Irish countryside. It is a tranquil setting to learn and absorb information on play therapy. The centre is well resourced with books, toys, journal articles, and resources from around the world. The students are keen and engaging. Eileen Prendiville runs a high quality program that offers the opportunity to gain a depth of knowledge in play therapy and therapeutic play in order to work effectively with children and adolescents.”

Dr. Karen Stagnitti, Associate Professor, School of Health of Social Development, Deakin University.

Overview of Training Courses Available
CTC offer a Professional Training in Play Therapy and Psychotherapy, a Certificate and Diploma in Child Psychotherapy, a Diploma in Creative Supervision, a Certificate in Therapeutic Playwork, a range of certified 5 Day Intensive Training Courses, a range of courses arranged with international experts, and Creative Care training courses for those working with vulnerable children and adults. more >>

About Eileen Prendiville
Eileen is a teaching professor and psychotherapist specialising in the use of play and creative therapies (including art, sand, stories, and drama) in group and individual work with adults, teenagers, and children. more >>

Documents for New Certificate Students
This section contains documents needed by new Certificate students to complete the registration process. more >>