Professional Training in Neuro-Dramatic Play
We are extending our community of care by training professionals, educators, and parents in evidence-based, neurodiversity-affirming approaches like Neuro-Dramatic Play.
Hear from Dr. Sue Jennings, the pioneer of the Neuro Dramatic Play paradigm. She explains how NDP uses messy play, rhythmic play, and dramatic play as an important intervention for babies and small children to encourage discovery and relation.
Dramatherapist Aanand Chabukswar explains how stories are a powerful, brain based, and playful method to work towards therapeutic goals. Our NDP course teaches therapists and educators how to enhance their therapeutic storytelling skills.
This testimonial from our Developmental Therapist, Ashima Kandwal, shows the impact of our Neuro Dramatic Play course. It helped her understand attachment and increase her range of work with neurodivergent children.
Our Neuro Dramatic Play courses are designed for parents, educators, and mental health professionals who want to enhance their scope of care. We offer both Certificate and Diploma options to fit your learning goals.
About Professional Training & Courses
Our training programs are hybrid, blending online modules with in-person supervision to ensure real-world application. You will learn directly from pioneers like Dr. Sue Jennings and our clinical team, gaining the specific skills to facilitate therapeutic storytelling, rhythmic play, and sensory integration sessions that truly connect with neurodivergent children.
Bridging Theory and Practice
We believe that the best therapeutic outcomes happen when professionals are empowered with play-based, brain-informed techniques. Our courses in Neuro-Dramatic Play (NDP) are not just about theory; they are about understanding how to use rhythm, movement, and story as clinical tools to build attachment and emotional regulation.
Our Certification Pathways
We offer two distinct levels of training designed to fit your professional trajectory and depth of practice:
- Certificate in Neuro-Dramatic Play: A 26-hour foundational program perfect for parents, teachers, and therapists looking to integrate creative approaches into their existing scope of work.
- Diploma in Neuro-Dramatic Play: A 67-hour comprehensive program designed for mental health professionals and early interventionists. This module goes deeper into attachment-informed interventions and complex caseloads.
Why Choose Our Training?
- Expert Faculty: Learn from the pioneer of the NDP paradigm, Dr. Sue Jennings, alongside our clinical leadership including Dr. Kavita Arora and Aanand Chabukswar.
- Hybrid Learning: We structure our courses with a mix of online accessibility and offline clinical supervision, allowing for professional development that fits into your existing schedule.
- Neurodiversity-Affirming: Our methods are grounded in the belief that children should not be 'fixed' but supported. You will learn to create spaces where children feel safe to express emotions through non-verbal and sensory-based mediums.
Whether you are looking to enhance your school classroom environment or expand your clinical practice to include more playful, effective interventions, our training provides the tools to help you hold space for the children in your care.
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