FAQ
Are you CRB/DBS checked and insured?
Are you CRB/DBS checked and insured?
Yes, absolutely! Every Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner holds a current certification for an enhanced DBS check and has both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.
Yes, absolutely! Every Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner holds a current certification for an enhanced DBS check and has both Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance.
How does Thera-Build® differ from LEGO®-Based Therapy?
How does Thera-Build® differ from LEGO®-Based Therapy?
Thera-Build® with LEGO® is based on the book by Alyson Thomsen. It focuses on working therapeutically with all children, and is particularly helpful for young people with internalising conditions such as anxiety or attachment disorder. Through purposeful play with LEGO® bricks, Thera-Build® aims to reduce stress, boost confidence and self-esteem and support children to self-regulate, by providing individualised high-quality relational building experiences that help children to communicate difficult emotions and to positively connect with others.
Thera-Build® with LEGO® is based on the book by Alyson Thomsen. It focuses on working therapeutically with all children, and is particularly helpful for young people with internalising conditions such as anxiety or attachment disorder. Through purposeful play with LEGO® bricks, Thera-Build® aims to reduce stress, boost confidence and self-esteem and support children to self-regulate, by providing individualised high-quality relational building experiences that help children to communicate difficult emotions and to positively connect with others.
LEGO®-Based Therapy is based on the book by Daniel LeGoff. It focuses on building social competence for children with autism and related conditions, with an explicit set of Club Rules and a ‘Level System’ in which children work together in teams, with specific roles to build LEGO® models.
LEGO®-Based Therapy is based on the book by Daniel LeGoff. It focuses on building social competence for children with autism and related conditions, with an explicit set of Club Rules and a ‘Level System’ in which children work together in teams, with specific roles to build LEGO® models.
What age range is Thera-Build® suitable for?
What age range is Thera-Build® suitable for?
Whilst originally written with primary-aged children in mind, we have provided Thera-Build® sessions for children in nursery, right through to KS4.
Whilst originally written with primary-aged children in mind, we have provided Thera-Build® sessions for children in nursery, right through to KS4.
How do I get Thera-Build® training?
How do I get Thera-Build® training?
Training is only available directly from Alyson Thomsen at Bricks2Learn. Please visit our training page here for more information.
Training is only available directly from Alyson Thomsen at Bricks2Learn. Please visit our training page here for more information.
Can anyone set up as a Thera-Build® Practitioner?
Can anyone set up as a Thera-Build® Practitioner?
No! Only delegates that have completed the Thera-Build® with LEGO® 2-Day Practitioner training with Alyson Thomsen may use the Approach in their own setting to support the children in their care; but this does not entitle them to set up as an independent Thera-Build® Practitioner, to offer Thera-Build® training, or to commercialise the methodology in any way.
No! Only delegates that have completed the Thera-Build® with LEGO® 2-Day Practitioner training with Alyson Thomsen may use the Approach in their own setting to support the children in their care; but this does not entitle them to set up as an independent Thera-Build® Practitioner, to offer Thera-Build® training, or to commercialise the methodology in any way.
The gold standard in terms of knowledge, experience and quality provision is to find a Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner, as these individuals have been fully assessed and undertaken specific additional training with Alyson Thomsen directly, to achieve Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner Status.
The gold standard in terms of knowledge, experience and quality provision is to find a Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner, as these individuals have been fully assessed and undertaken specific additional training with Alyson Thomsen directly, to achieve Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner Status.
What is a Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner?
What is a Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner?
A person that has reached the required high standard to be licensed by Alyson Thomsen of Bricks2Learn.
Each TLP has an individual licence number and a register of those individuals may be found here.
A person that has reached the required high standard to be licensed by Alyson Thomsen of Bricks2Learn.
Each TLP has an individual licence number and a register of those individuals may be found here.
Who can train others to become a Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner?
Who can train others to become a Thera-Build® Licensed Practitioner?
This is solely the right and responsibility of Alyson Thomsen. For more information on becoming a TLP please click here.
This is solely the right and responsibility of Alyson Thomsen. For more information on becoming a TLP please click here.
Can anyone deliver Thera-Build® training, or run Thera-Build® sessions without a licence?
Can anyone deliver Thera-Build® training, or run Thera-Build® sessions without a licence?
No! All training is delivered exclusively by Alyson Thomsen of Bricks2Learn, to ensure its quality and legitimacy. No individual or organisation may use the Thera-Build® brand name, unless licensed to do so by Bricks2Learn.
No! All training is delivered exclusively by Alyson Thomsen of Bricks2Learn, to ensure its quality and legitimacy. No individual or organisation may use the Thera-Build® brand name, unless licensed to do so by Bricks2Learn.
What should I do if I am offered Thera-Build® training, or Thera-Build® sessions from a 3rd party?
What should I do if I am offered Thera-Build® training, or Thera-Build® sessions from a 3rd party?
Please contact our office here to report any unofficial training, or any individual or organisation purporting to offer Thera-Build® sessions without our endorsement.
Please contact our office here to report any unofficial training, or any individual or organisation purporting to offer Thera-Build® sessions without our endorsement.
We are always happy to discuss a possible training plan and licensing arrangement with interested third parties.
We are always happy to discuss a possible training plan and licensing arrangement with interested third parties.
May I use the Thera-Build® name and logo for my own purposes?
May I use the Thera-Build® name and logo for my own purposes?
No! Whilst we are extremely flattered when someone recognises and appreciates the value of the Thera-Build® Approach and wishes to emulate it, as it is trademarked, the Thera-Build® logo may not be used by anyone other than those licensed to do so.
No! Whilst we are extremely flattered when someone recognises and appreciates the value of the Thera-Build® Approach and wishes to emulate it, as it is trademarked, the Thera-Build® logo may not be used by anyone other than those licensed to do so.
The trademarked name 'Thera-Build®', where referenced, should credit its creator Alyson Thomsen.
The trademarked name 'Thera-Build®', where referenced, should credit its creator Alyson Thomsen.
Any materials not endorsed by Bricks2Learn in writing, should contain the following disclaimer: A Thera-Build® Informed Approach, not sponsored, endorsed, or authorised by Thera-Build® creator Alyson Thomsen.
Any materials not endorsed by Bricks2Learn in writing, should contain the following disclaimer: A Thera-Build® Informed Approach, not sponsored, endorsed, or authorised by Thera-Build® creator Alyson Thomsen.
If you are unsure about the legalities involved, please email the office for a copy of our full Trade Mark User Agreement.
If you are unsure about the legalities involved, please email the office for a copy of our full Trade Mark User Agreement.
How should I write Thera-Build® as it is a registered trademark?
How should I write Thera-Build® as it is a registered trademark?
Exactly as shown above, with each word capitalised, separated by a hyphen and posting the registered sign at the end.
Exactly as shown above, with each word capitalised, separated by a hyphen and posting the registered sign at the end.
Bricks2Learn has steadily built an excellent reputation over the past decade and intends to continue cultivating positive associations to the Thera-Build® brand as it expands.
Bricks2Learn has steadily built an excellent reputation over the past decade and intends to continue cultivating positive associations to the Thera-Build® brand as it expands.
We therefore reserve the right to follow up with any organisation using the Thera-Build® name without our specific permission, to ensure that the brand is protected, and ask all reputable organisations to respect the copyright of the original book and to seek approval and relevant permissions before using our trademark in their advertising.
We therefore reserve the right to follow up with any organisation using the Thera-Build® name without our specific permission, to ensure that the brand is protected, and ask all reputable organisations to respect the copyright of the original book and to seek approval and relevant permissions before using our trademark in their advertising.
Of course we want as many young people as possible to benefit from the Thera-Build® Approach; but not at the expense of poor standards, diluted content, or misunderstandings in translation from the original text from those without sufficient training.
Of course we want as many young people as possible to benefit from the Thera-Build® Approach; but not at the expense of poor standards, diluted content, or misunderstandings in translation from the original text from those without sufficient training.
Copyright Law in the UK
Copyright Law in the UK
Please familiarise yourself with the copyright terms listed on page 4 of 'Thera-Build® with LEGO®', as published by JKP, 2018.
Please familiarise yourself with the copyright terms listed on page 4 of 'Thera-Build® with LEGO®', as published by JKP, 2018.
Applications for the copyright owner's written permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be addressed directly to the publisher.
Applications for the copyright owner's written permission to reproduce any part of this publication should be addressed directly to the publisher.
The doing of an unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may result in both a civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution.
The doing of an unauthorised act in relation to a copyright work may result in both a civil claim for damages and criminal prosecution.
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