What is Connect Play Learn?

Connect Play Learn is a pair of training packages for families and therapists

*** Connect Play Learn packages are currently unavailable as they are in the process of being updated ***

If you have any enquiries, please contact Jacqui Barfoot at [email protected]

We have built two self-paced training packages. One for therapists working in early childhood settings and one for families. In each training, you will receive a wealth of practical resources and learn through real footage and case studies.

Each training was designed by a team of experienced clinicians and researchers. Our goal was to help strengthen child-caregiver interactions and help make day to day family life feel easier. Using a relationship-focused approach lights up children’s brains and supports their best learning and growing – a practice that is invaluable for all children, including those with developmental delays.  

The therapist package provides therapists (e.g. occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, social workers, and psychologists) with a thorough grounding in the theory and application of relationship-based approaches to support children with developmental delays. 

The family package provides parents and caregivers with practical strategies to strengthen their children's signals and build up their own confidence to notice and respond to  these signals. This approach creates more connection with your child and supports their learning and development. All while having fun together!

Connect Play Learn has been designed in consultation with families, therapists, and education staff. Scroll down further to hear what some participants have had to say so far!


Testimonials

  • Mental Health Social Worker

    “How easily accessible yet profoundly powerful the information was presented. Simple yet sophisticated. The videos were wonderful - not too long and demonstrated the power of the work. Jacqui’s presenting style was very animated and engaging - her passion and expertise shone through.”

  • Kindergarten Director

    "I think this is an outstanding and incredibly accessible and effective package. I feel the pace and depth of the content is really approachable and engaging."

  • Parent

    "I’m feeling a bit more included now. I feel like he’s including me more [in play] which is nice."

  • Occupational Therapist

    “I loved so much about this training! I think it is a unique package in the therapy space, combining so much information on evidence with lots of detailed ideas on how this approach may look in a therapy setting. The case studies were an invaluable resource.”