Creative Spark Training provides innovative experiential training for those who are working with children: therapists, educators, parents.  The courses are designed to inspire a more creative and reflective approach which allows the child space to explore and embody experiences, strengthen sensory neural networks and promote curiosity to learn.

Creativity and connection to nature are at  the core of all Creative Spark courses 

2018 : AN EXCITING YEAR OF DEVELOPMENT :-

 FURTHER EXPANSION OUT OF THE BOX !  

 Connections with colleagues and friends in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia  confirm my strong belief in the collective unconscious and that which makes us human. The need for positive non-judgemental relationship, tolerance and compassion are the traits that make us humans such a unique animal. In 2018 connections will be deepened and collaborative projects enhanced.  

I am delighted that LandPlay has been received so well in Kuala Lumpur ,Singapore and Jakarta as well as in Dublin and the UK. It seems more and more child therapists are switching on to the need to incorporate the great outdoors into their practice. Whatever the climate  taking children outdoors boosts sensory input, strengthens foundation brain networking and helps us all be more receptive to trusting others.

My collaboration with Circle of Life Rediscovery founder Marina Robb which began many years ago has continued to evolve and  Forestplay a course tailored to meet he needs of  Forest School Leaders who find themsselves dealing with children displaying difficult behaviours.  Jon Cree hosted the training in March at the fantastice Bishops Wood Outdoor Education Centre near Stourport. It was a great success ; participants agreed that understanding the underlying causes of irrational and emotionally charged behaviour.  The therapeutic methods which were introduced have given them all a new approach to working with EBD. 

  Inspiring children to love even  a small area of land is crucial - for children's well-being , Mother Earth and all our futures.  

COURSES FOR EDUCATORS AND PARENTS in brief more information on page  

• AWE AND WONDER DAYS : inspiring curiosity ;- LET NATURE HELP YOUR CHILD LEARN: EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOP FOR PARENTS AND TEACHERS : 2 fun filled days of sensory enrichment and neural network building ... skills and ideas to take back to school 
•  FOREST SCHOOL AND CREATIVE AND THERAPEUTIC PLAY - for Forest School practitioners and Outdoor Educators who need ideas and tools to help with managing difficult behaviour - CREATIVE SPARK IN COLLABORATION WITH CIRCLE OF LIFE REDISCOVERY... see Forest School Link page
• CREATIVE COMMUNICATION ; playful interaction,non-verbal communication. A course designed for those working with children with Special Learning needs. 

COURSES FOR CHILD COUNSELLORS AND PLAY AND SANDPLAY  THERAPISTS 

• ARCHETYPAL SANDPLAY 2 DAY COURSE FOR QUALIFIED THERAPISTS DEEPENING UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARCHETYPES AND THE POWER OF SAND
• LANDPLAY - INCREASED SENSORY PLAY -INCREASED HEALING- working therapeutically one to one with the creative process and nature ;how to establish safe outdoor therapeutic space.

 ALL COURSES ACCREDITED BY CPDUK