Safeguards
Play Therapy UK is the largest organization in the UK specialising in children's emotional wellbeing, and it provides guidelines for the safety of children receiving play therapy.
I comply with all of these:
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I work within PTUK's ethical framework
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I am on the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority
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I have an up-to-date, enhanced CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) Check
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I have completed the play therapy training programme recognized by PTUK
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I receive regular clinical supervision of my play therapy practice
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I conduct the sessions in a safe environment
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I have professional liability insurance
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I use clinical governance (quality control) procedures, i.e.
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pre- and post- therapy assessment
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regular reporting
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feedback from teachers, parents and referrers
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- I undertake regular professional training to stay up to date