SERIOUSLY THERAPEUTIC PLAY…
WITH LEGO®!
The guidebook for helping professionals by:
Kristen Klassen,
Mary Anne Peabody, and
Alec Hamilton
PhD, Certified Canadian Counsellor
Facilitator, trainer, consultant, and therapist who believes that play is at the core of all that we do, and is passionate about using play to help others learn, grow, think, and be different.
PhD, Registered Counselling Psychologist
Practising psychologist with people of all ages for over 30 years, using positivity, joy, and playfulness, to guide his clients and colleagues on their change journey.
EdD, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Professor at the University of Southern Maine and published author on adapting LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® for higher education, play therapy, and clinical supervision.
“MY FATHER, A BRICKLAYER, ALWAYS SAID HOW IMPORTANT THE FOUNDATIONS ARE TO CREATE STRONG BUILDINGS. THIS BOOK PROVIDES FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE TO CREATE, TO CONSTRUCT, TO COMMUNICATE, TO EXPLORE, AND TO PROCESS THERAPEUTIC MATERIAL THROUGH THE MAGIC OF PLAY”
— Judi Parson, PhD, Senior Lecturer in Play Therapy at Deakin University
TRAINING IN STP
UNLOCK HEALING THROUGH
HANDS-ON CREATIVITY
Welcome to a transformative training program designed for professionals who want to integrate the power of play for emotional well-being into their practice. Seriously Therapeutic Play with LEGO® blends evidence-based theory with hands-on techniques to harness the innate healing potential of structured play.
LEGO® bricks offer more than just play — they’re tools for expression, reflection, and connection. In therapeutic settings, they support:
- Emotional regulation and expression
- Trauma processing through metaphor
- Building rapport and trust
- Enhancing communication for clients of all ages
- Problem-solving and perspective-taking
This program is ideal for play therapists, school counsellors, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, clinical educators and supervisors, coaches, youth support workers and health care providers across the lifespan who wish to use play therapeutically. No prior LEGO® experience is necessary — just a commitment to learning and a curiosity about creative interventions.
What you’ll learn:
- The science and psychology of play
- Structured LEGO®-based therapeutic techniques
- How to facilitate both individual and group sessions
- Trauma-informed approaches using metaphor and modeling
- Ethical considerations and boundaries in playful work
You’ll leave equipped with practical tools and a comprehensive workbook to apply immediately in your practice.
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