This two-part video course explores the theory and practice of using puppets in play therapy. The first section connects therapeutic principles with practical applications, while the second demonstrates puppet work with Mariam Qahtani. Participants will learn how puppets can serve as allies in therapy, offering clients a safe and imaginative way to express emotions, explore trauma, and re-author their life stories. Adaptable across the lifespan, puppets open new possibilities for dialogue, humor, and healing. The course highlights practical skills for selecting, creating, and animating puppets, and introduces Eric Berne’s Transactional Analysis as a lens for deepening therapeutic engagement.
Image Credit: Kaplan Early Learning – Friendly Pets Puppet Set
