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What Will I Learn On Thera-Build® Training?
What Will I Learn On Thera-Build® Training?
The unique value of LEGO® bricks as a therapeutic tool
The unique value of LEGO® bricks as a therapeutic tool
The core principles and therapeutic aims of the Thera-Build® approach
The core principles and therapeutic aims of the Thera-Build® approach
The underlying theory supporting the methodology
The underlying theory supporting the methodology
Practical strategies for planning and implementing Thera-Build® interventions in your setting
Practical strategies for planning and implementing Thera-Build® interventions in your setting
Essential LEGO® building techniques, vocabulary, and expert advice
Essential LEGO® building techniques, vocabulary, and expert advice
The importance of purposeful play and creating a supportive learning environment
The importance of purposeful play and creating a supportive learning environment
Understanding the importance of building trust and fostering meaningful relationships with children
Understanding the importance of building trust and fostering meaningful relationships with children
Effective strategies for fostering co-regulation and self-regulation in children
Effective strategies for fostering co-regulation and self-regulation in children
Developing key therapeutic skills such as active listening, empathy, and reflective practice
Developing key therapeutic skills such as active listening, empathy, and reflective practice
A wealth of creative and engaging LEGO® building experiences.
A wealth of creative and engaging LEGO® building experiences.
What Thera-Build® Training Courses Do You Offer?
What Thera-Build® Training Courses Do You Offer?
Monday 30th June - Wednesday 2nd July 2025
The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
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The 2-Day Practitioner and Activity Day
in a Complete Training Package!
***Comprises both books, a large LEGO® bundle, including bricks, baseplates, minifigures and accessories, and all of the practical elements used throughout the training.***
Includes:
Refreshments and lunch
Everything you need to get started!
Free on-site parking
£699 + VAT
Early bird booking (until February 14th 2025) ♥️
or when booking multiple places £675 + VAT
**12 Places Left!**
Monday 30th June - Tuesday 1st July 2025
The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
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An in-depth exploration of the Thera-Build® approach, including the theory behind the methodology and lots of practical building ideas and tips.
Includes:
Refreshments and lunch
Free on-site parking
£499 + VAT (With LEGO® training box and both books)
£325 + VAT (No kit or books included)
**12 Places Left!**
A day of play with LEGO® bricks, including challenges, games, problem-solving tasks and building inspiration.
Includes:
Refreshments and lunch
LEGO® kit with printed activity folder
Free on-site parking
£225 + VAT
**12 Places Left!**
Wednesday 2nd July 2025
The Pavilion, Hatherley Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 6PN
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Not currently available
May be commissioned
A shortened version of the 2-Day Practitioner Training,
in which we 'Blast' through the main features of the
Thera-Build® Approach.
Includes:
Refreshments and lunch
A copy of the book "Thera-Build® with LEGO®"
Free on-site parking
£225 + VAT
A fully resourced 3 hour session of LEGO® brick and board games, to build, play and take away!
Includes:
Refreshments
LEGO® kit and printed game instructions
Free on-site parking
£125 + VAT
Not currently available
May be commissioned
How Do I Book On Thera-Build® Training?
How Do I Book On Thera-Build® Training?
Use the online booking form on this page, under your chosen training course.
Thera-Build Training Cancellation Policy (PDF)
Use the online booking form on this page, under your chosen training course.
Thera-Build Training Cancellation Policy (PDF)
Who Would Benefit From Attending Thera-Build® Training?
Who Would Benefit From Attending Thera-Build® Training?
Training is suitable for school leaders, teachers, SENDCOs, ELSAs, inclusion managers, learning mentors, pastoral staff, teaching assistants, key workers, play therapists, family support workers and other professionals in education and social care.
Training is suitable for school leaders, teachers, SENDCOs, ELSAs, inclusion managers, learning mentors, pastoral staff, teaching assistants, key workers, play therapists, family support workers and other professionals in education and social care.
Who Delivers Thera-Build® Training?
Who Delivers Thera-Build® Training?
Training is solely delivered by Alyson Thomsen, Author of Thera-Build® with LEGO® and Lead Thera-Build® Practitioner.
Training is solely delivered by Alyson Thomsen, Author of Thera-Build® with LEGO® and Lead Thera-Build® Practitioner.
Can I Do Thera-Build® Training Online?
Can I Do Thera-Build® Training Online?
No. Sorry! At present Aly sees no way of creating an online course that would be as effective as in-person training.
Thera-Build® needs to be felt in order to be really understood; it is not a 'paint by numbers' approach to working therapeutically.
No. Sorry! At present Aly sees no way of creating an online course that would be as effective as in-person training.
Thera-Build® needs to be felt in order to be really understood; it is not a 'paint by numbers' approach to working therapeutically.
May We Commission Thera-Build® Training In Our Own Setting?
May We Commission Thera-Build® Training In Our Own Setting?
Yes, absolutely! This is how most of our training is provided at the moment.
Prices start from just £995 (+VAT) per day, making it far most cost-effective for the commissioning service.
The host provides the training room and organises the delegate register, and Aly will travel to you!
Please contact the office to discuss your requirements.
Yes, absolutely! This is how most of our training is provided at the moment.
Prices start from just £995 (+VAT) per day, making it far most cost-effective for the commissioning service.
The host provides the training room and organises the delegate register, and Aly will travel to you!
Please contact the office to discuss your requirements.
For Gloucestershire Schools with CIC
For Gloucestershire Schools with CIC
Glos. Virtual School has arranged FULLY FUNDED Training Sessions for your staff.
Glos. Virtual School has arranged FULLY FUNDED Training Sessions for your staff.
YOU MUST BOOK DIRECTLY WITH THE HUB AND NOT VIRTUAL SCHOOL OR BRICKS2LEARN
YOU MUST BOOK DIRECTLY WITH THE HUB AND NOT VIRTUAL SCHOOL OR BRICKS2LEARN
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