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Workshops

Our workshops are designed to enhance your knowledge and skills in play-based, art-based, and sand tray interventions with children. We also offer training in assessment using projective techniques and analyzing children's drawings and sand trays. Additionally, we have a separate workshop for working with parents, as they play a crucial role in mental health interventions with children. Each workshop focuses on specific areas of child and play therapy to improve your treatment planning skills.

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Introduction to play-based interventions
Online via zoom
(after hours)
11-16 January 2027
12-18 JULY 2027
Cost R7000
CPD SACSSP 16.5
HPCSA 20

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Advanced play-based interventions
18-23 January 2027
19-24 JULY 2027
Online via zoom (after hours)
Cost R7500
CPD SACSSP 20
HPCSA 20

To register, click here
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Sand tray and applied sand tray interventions (Online via zoom - after hours)
25-29 January 2027
26-30 July 2027
Cost R5000
CPD SACSSP 8
HPCSA 14

 

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Analysing children's drawings
27 February 2027
27 August 2027

8h00-17h00

Online via zoom
Cost R2500
CPD SACSSP 6.5
HPCSA 7

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Creative interventions with traumatised primary school children
11-13 FEBRUARY 2027
12-14 AUGUST 2027
Hours (Thursday and Friday 18h00-21h00 and Saturday 8h30-16h30)
Online via zoom
Cost R3800
CPD SACSSP 11
HPCSA 13

Click here to register
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Creative interventions with traumatised adolescents
18-20 February 2027
19-21 August 2027
Thursday and Friday 18h00-21h00 and Saturday 8h30-16h30)
Online via zoom
Cost R3800
CPD SACSSP 11
HPCSA 13

Click here to register
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Therapeutic interventions with parents as part of child and adolescent therapy
Online via zoom
5-6 February 2027
6-7 August 2027

8h30-16h00 daily
CPD SACSSP 11
HPCSA 14

Mandala Coloring Therapy. Mandala creative drawing. Relaxation and stress relief, filling

Treating complex trauma in teenagers
3-8 and 10 May 2027
Online via zoom and after hours

CPD SACSSP 27
HPCSA
19 clinical
5 ethical

Click here to register
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Sandplay refresher workshop
13 November 2026 2026
8h00-13h00
Online via zoom
R2000
 
A PRACTICAL EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS AND THEMES OBSERVED IN THE SAND
 ONLINE WEBINAR, INCLUDING NEW UPDATED SYMBOL DICTIONARY
CPD points applied for
HPCSA and SACSSP

Click here to register
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Early Black Friday specials
Register and pay for any 2027 workshop between 13-20 November 2026 and get 40% off the fee.  This is only applicable to any ONE workshop of your choice
Simply 
to register online for any workshop of your choice during 2027, deduct 40% of the workshop fee and make sure you pay the amount due and send POP to rindablom@gmail.com between 13 and 20 November 2026

 

 

 

 

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Unlock the power of knowledge with our on-demand pre-recorded webinar, "Practical Ways to Support Traumatized Children at Home and School."
This extensive 13-hour training, part of Red Shoe Training's offerings, is HPCSA CPD accredited for 13 points. Don't miss our Black Friday special—order between November 13-20, 2026, and enjoy 40% discount, paying only R600 instead of the regular R1000. Empower yourself to make a difference in the lives of children today!

To order and view the complete programme, click here

Two more early Black Friday specials
Pre-recorded webinar:  The therapist's guide to work with parents 3 hours recording, plus notes, 3 CPD points HPCSA.  40% discount between 13-20 November 2026.  Only pay R400. To order and view programme, 

Click here for the programme

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injuries pre-recorded
webinar 5 hours of 
recording, plus notes
HPCSA 5 CPD points
Normal price: R1000
Early Black Friday 
special - 40% off, only
pay R600 between 
13-20 November 2026


 

To order, click here

NEW NEW NEW
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE GESTALT PLAY THERAPY TRAINING EVER PRESENTED BY DR RINDA BLOM
PRE-RECORDED AND ON-DEMAND
19 HOURS OF TRAINING VIDEOS AND 300 SLIDES
CPD ACCREDITED
HPCSA 19 POINTS
SACSSP 14 POINTS
NORMAL COST:
R6000
EARLY BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL 13-20 NOVEMBER ONLY
40% DISCOUNT
ONLY R3600
THIS PROGRAMME WAS DEVELOPED FOR AND PRESENTED SEVERAL TIMES ALREADY FOR 
THERAPISTS IN EUROPE. TO ORDER, 

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GRAMME, 

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Red Shoe Play-based interventions two-year certificate course

In this two-year training, course participants complete five course modules, which include all CPD accredited workshops, as well as a supervised practical modules with child clients and parents, after completing each workshop.  This training is your opportunity to develop knowledge, skills and competencies in play-based and advanced play-based (play therapy), as well as sand tray work, working with parents and creative interventions with traumatised children and adolescents, under the skilled supervision of Dr Rinda Blom, where she shares her treasures of 31 years' experience of play therapy and play therapy training
There are two intakes per year, namely January and July
The next intake is January 2027. 

The Handbook of Gestalt Play Therapy:  Practical Guidelines for Child Therapists was written by Dr Rinda Blom and can be ordered at 

Rinda Blom, author of The Handbook of Gestalt Play Therapy:  Practical guidelines for child therapists

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Testimonials

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Over the last ten years I have completed many of Rinda's courses - Her energy, enthusiam, love of and deep knowledge of what she teaches shines through whether in person - face to face - or on zoom meets. Rinda is just authentic and committed to sharing her vast experience of working with Play Therapy, Sand Therapy and social-psycho trauma of children and teens through her professional courses that are rich with information, offer real life examples of behaviours and are always generously supported by lots of practical resources. I have just finished Rinda's 25 hour course; Treating Complex Trauma and Dissociation in Teenagers. I would recommend that every GP, Social Worker, Teacher, Psychologist - Anyone that works with school going children and young adults do this course. Right and Left brain Development, Reaction and Responses from traumatised teens is put into "plain speak" with supporting examples and group break-away sessions which strengthen our learning and makes this rarely discussed, but very relevant work stick. All Rinda's courses and workshops provide CPD points for most professional registrations.I highly recommend that you do one course with Rinda - then you will be back for more. Jaine Hannath (ASCHP and SACE registered)

What an amazing experience! I was contemplating between doing the modules one at a time or the 2 year program and finally decided to just go for the 2 years. I grew so much with doing this course - Being in a field of psychology I always feel you can never learn enough♥️ Each module has its own purpose and direction, which is just as helpful as each child that comes for therapy is a unique soul. Our 2 year group has all become family, the supervision helps you grow and Dr Rinda is always there to help and guide you through it.Would definitely recommend this course to every occupation that works with children, and if you one day wish to become a mum this can also help you tremendously, as you are thought to help children reach their best self ♥️ Lize-Mari Louwrens

This was a great experience. I will definitely recommend it to anyone interested in Play Therapy. Rinda shared so much of her experience and wisdom. It was fun, challenging, playful, and we learned at a fast pace. Thank you Rinda for an absolute amazing course. Elmarie Joubert

I have attended at least five workshops developed and presented by Dr Blom.  At every workshop I am enriched with new ideas, methods, and wisdom.  But, I also come away with renewed enthusiasm.  I am so thankful - Dr Susanchen Fourie

The course was thoughtfully structured, grounded in current research, and delivered with a high level of professional competence.  The facilitator demonstrated in-depth knowledge of both theoretical principles and their practical application.  I would strongly recommend this training to all professional involved in supporting traumatised learners. Anelma Richert School social worker

This course honestly reminded me why I love this field. It brought such depth back into how I think about play and connection. I left feeling inspired and with a renewed sense of confidence and creativity. Dr Blom created such a supportive, non-judgemental space, it really stood out. Sarah Silber

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