The importance of play work in hospitals, hospices and home care is supported by many international studies. In the Czech Republic, the profession of play specialist is still finding its way into legislation, but the results of studies and our own practice show how meaningful work with sick children and their families is. Because we are in the field and in daily contact with families, we hear many words confirming that parents would welcome more professionals who can use play elements in their work with children.

 

Because of our practice, we have begun to be approached by organisations, institutions and individuals who are interested in developing their professional skills and gaining inspiration and theoretical knowledge to use play in preparing children for examinations, in guiding siblings through difficult periods of change, in physiotherapy work, etc. We are happy to be able to pass on our experience to those who can use it on a daily basis, helping to transform hospitals together into places where children feel safe and where they can make their own decisions about the course of their treatment.

 

Currently we create courses and workshops only " on demand " according to the specific needs of medical faculties, hospitals, hospices. We would be happy to prepare a seminar for you. You can contact us for more informations: michaela.v@vlastovka.net