--- title: "Professional Mental Health Training for Therapists & Educators" description: "Master evidence-based child mental health interventions. Join our professional training courses in Narrative Therapy and Neuro-Dramatic Play to create inclusive, supportive spaces for children and youth." canonical: https://mytribe.in/childrenfirstindia/child-and-youth-therapy/professional-training-development last_updated: 2025-09-21 --- # Professional Training in Child & Youth Mental Health Tribe Verified · 15+ years of clinical training expertise By [Children First](https://mytribe.in/childrenfirstindia) · Online sessions & In-person therapy at Safdarjung Enclave & Gurugram · ₹2,400 per session (estimate) Part of [Child & Youth Therapy](https://mytribe.in/childrenfirstindia/child-and-youth-therapy). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/childrenfirstindia/child-and-youth-therapy/gallery) We equip therapists, educators, and parents with evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming skills to foster connection, resilience, and meaningful growth in children. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Dr. Sue Jennings, the pioneer of the Neuro-Dramatic Play (NDP) paradigm, explains how messy play, rhythmic play, and dramatic play are essential interventions for child development. Our courses teach these transformative techniques.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d8b649db-d2da-4696-bdb3-c0905aef4f96) - [Video: Dramatherapist Aanand Chabukswar explains how storytelling in Neuro-Dramatic Play is a powerful, brain-based method to connect with children and help them process life experiences in a meaningful way.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2e3cb4fb-10f1-492b-aba5-4cca2427db2f) - ![Our Neuro-Dramatic Play courses are designed for parents, educators, and mental health professionals who want to enhance their scope of care. Register to learn how drama and storytelling can unlock a child's world of trust and resilience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/799cde71-3ac0-4c43-b769-0dd14408d88f) - ![We offer both Certificate and Diploma courses in Neuro-Dramatic Play. These programs provide practical insights and advanced techniques for professionals looking to deepen their repertoire of play-based and attachment-informed interventions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5165a9ad-8cd8-402a-a371-80921d7cd876) - ![We offer a Diploma in Narrative Therapy & Community Work in collaboration with the Dulwich Centre Foundation, Australia. This graphic explains that Narrative Practice is a respectful, collaborative way of working that incorporates culturally resonant practices.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1e7f778c-bee7-45d3-84f8-dd9eda7697f1) - ![What is Narrative Therapy? This infographic outlines the core principles of this respectful, non-blaming approach, which centers people as the experts in their own lives and separates problems from people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f8bbd64f-3fda-4b15-9cee-e2af81596c3f) - ![Narrative Therapy is committed to not letting people be defined by their problem story. It honors people's experiences, builds communities of care, and recognizes individuals as experts in their own lives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6f501707-5289-4ca7-9f30-dca12f8c17df) - ![This graphic details some of the main themes covered in our Narrative Therapy diploma course, including the core ethics and philosophy, the principle of deconstruction, and inviting agency to reclaim preferred identities.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2ebe4272-c103-449f-8881-b2578cc3bed7) - ![Our Narrative Therapy training covers advanced techniques like "Double Listening" to stories of both pain and agency, and "Reauthoring Conversations" to co-create stories of hope and courage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/15451b56-ee2d-4e14-ba13-8acac39a22d4) - ![Further themes in our Narrative Therapy course include "Re-membering" to understand relational identities, playful approaches to trauma, and practical skills like community work and therapeutic letter writing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8655e33b-008f-41d1-b4a1-9104d3f85f59) - [Video: Dr. Shelja Sen explains how we use Narrative Practice to respond to trauma. This video highlights our shift from effects-based practices to response-based conversations that invite a person's sense of agency.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a45dbf1-75d9-4e9b-bee0-90fc7125f160) - ![This graphic provides details about our training session on responding to trauma. We explore how to move away from pathologizing approaches and locate problems in their sociocultural context, using stories to foster healing.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/40b1de09-4429-4491-8ff5-d00a3e996ec1) - ![This provides information about Dr. Shelja Sen, a Narrative Family Therapist and co-founder of Children First, who leads many of our advanced training sessions. Her work focuses on culturally aligned, ethical practices in mental health.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad88c035-749b-41fc-8253-70e7b00a8514) - [Video: Dr. Amit Sen discusses the complexities of creating collaborative spaces for adolescents with ADHD. This video introduces a training session focused on giving teens with ADHD the agency to shape their own lives.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/63034583-869c-44ca-acb6-5da173f9c7b0) - ![This graphic details a training session on creating collaborative spaces for adolescents with ADHD. It explores their unique experiences and focuses on building spaces that prioritize their agency and individuality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/443148b3-a26d-43d0-a524-9ea28f7c681a) - ![This provides information about Dr. Amit Sen, a co-founder of Children First with over 25 years of experience in child psychiatry, who leads our training on topics like ADHD.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/178a3591-0993-4fe3-b867-3823507270c5) - [Video: Dr. Kavita Arora discusses the nuances of diagnostic conversations in therapy. This video introduces a training session that explores how these conversations can become more collaborative and acknowledge each individual's unique journey.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bf64c8c7-1e2d-4b1a-8a73-6a9f4bb49ed7) - ![This image shows Dr. Amit Sen and Ankita Khanna leading a workshop on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) for parents and caregivers, part of our extensive annual training calendar.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ca7a1deb-08c5-4899-8141-99bead28a220) - ![As part of our Neurodiversity Hub, our team engaged in a rich learning session with Dr. Geet Oberoi, a leading voice in special education. We are committed to continuous learning to build more inclusive futures.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/38992ce5-fd29-400c-854f-671e6f5e96e0) - ![This collage shows a 2-day workshop on responding to trauma, facilitated by Narrative Practitioner Sabine Vermeire. We explored using beads, art, and puppetry to have rich conversations that invite agency and build relational resilience.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d718d085-1fa4-47a1-b27c-3db40c79826e) ## About Professional Training & Development Our training programs focus on 'the doing.' Whether you are looking to master Narrative Therapy's 're-authoring conversations' or learning Neuro-Dramatic Play techniques, you gain hands-on tools to move beyond diagnosis and support a child's unique agency and potential in a real-world setting. We believe that better mental health outcomes begin with empowering the people around a child. Our training department is dedicated to building a wider community of care by sharing rigorous, evidence-based methodologies with therapists, educators, and parents. ### Our Core Training Methodologies **Narrative Therapy & Community Work** In collaboration with the Dulwich Centre Foundation, Australia, our diploma programs offer a deep dive into Narrative Practice. This is a respectful, non-pathologizing approach that views problems as separate from people. We train professionals to move away from deficit-based models, instead focusing on 'Double Listening'—hearing both the pain and the agency in a person's story. Participants learn to facilitate conversations that help individuals reclaim their preferred identities and find courage amidst adversity. **Neuro-Dramatic Play (NDP)** Developed by Dr. Sue Jennings, NDP is a brain-based intervention that harnesses the power of play, rhythm, and drama. Our workshops and certification courses teach how messy play, rhythmic movement, and dramatic storytelling can serve as powerful tools for therapeutic engagement. This training is designed for professionals who want to enhance their repertoire with somatic and sensory-friendly interventions that allow children to express themselves safely and build resilience. ### Who Should Join? Our courses are structured for those who are committed to ethical, culturally-aligned mental health practices. Whether you are a psychologist looking to expand your practice, a teacher navigating the classroom, or a parent seeking deeper connection, our training modules provide actionable strategies to create inclusive spaces where every child feels seen. ## About Children First We are Children First, a team of over 60 professionals committed to more than just therapy; we are building a community of care. By sharing our expertise through training and workshops, we hope to empower more people to create safe, inclusive spaces where every child feels seen and supported. 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