Puppets in Practice: A Treasure Box of Creative and Relational Ways of Working
Facilitated by Dr Karen Treisman in collaboration with Ragdoll training and therapeutic services
Come and play, create, and explore at this unique, in-person, small group, hands-on taster day, run publicly for the first time in collaboration with Ragdoll.
Together, we’ll step into the creative world of puppets, discovering imaginative, versatile, and meaningful ways they can be used within therapy, counselling, and relational practice.
This is a day grounded in curiosity, creativity, and connection – a space to experiment, reflect, and try things out in a supportive and nurturing environment.
A wide range of puppets will be available to explore, and you’re warmly invited to bring your own. We’ll also share creative and accessible ways to make puppets using everyday materials, making this approach practical and inclusive.
You will leave with a ‘treasure box’ of ideas, tools, and possibilities to gently weave into your practice.
Course Highlights
- This is the first time this course has been run publicly
- Small group experience (maximum 15 participants)
- Highly experiential and hands-on
- Facilitated by Dr Karen Treisman
- Light lunch included
- Milton Keynes venue with free parking nearby and good transport links
What to Expect
- A highly experiential day exploring a wide range of puppets
- Creative and versatile ways to use puppets in therapeutic work
- Teaching grounded in clinical expertise and relevant theory
- Opportunities for reflection, discussion, and shared learning
- Ideas for working across different ages and contexts
- Creative approaches to making and adapting puppets
- A supportive space to reconnect with creativity and confidence
Who is this for?
- Therapists, Counsellors, Social Workers, Psychologists, and relational practitioners
- Those interested in integrating puppets into their work
- Anyone wanting to expand their creative and relational toolkit
Please note:
This training assumes some foundational therapeutic skills. No prior experience of using puppets is needed – just a willingness to be curious and explore.
You will leave with
- A ‘treasure box’ of creative tools and ideas
- Increased confidence in using puppets in an attuned way
- Practical approaches for different settings and needs
- Slides and additional resources for ongoing learning
Dates:
Tuesday 14th July 930 am – 430 pm in person at Ragdoll Training & Therapeutic Services, 60 High Street, Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AQ
Cost
£145 Early Bird (until 31st May)
£175 Standard Ticket
Booking
Places are limited to 15 participants to maintain a reflective and experiential space.
Book through ticket tailor
Come ready to reconnect with playfulness, creativity, and new ways of working.
Disability, Ableism & Affirmative Therapy Practice
Online CPD Training facilitated by Louise Brookes MBACP in collaboration with Ragdoll Training & Therapeutic Services
How confident do you feel supporting disabled clients in a way that is genuinely affirming, accessible, and aware of systemic bias?
Many practitioners receive little formal training in disability, ableism, access needs, or medical trauma – despite these being highly relevant within therapeutic work.
This reflective online CPD session offers a thoughtful space to deepen understanding of disability, ableism, and affirmative practice.
Drawing on both lived experience and therapeutic insight, the training supports practitioners to reflect on their work and develop more accessible and affirming ways of practising.
What to expect
- A reflective and supportive learning space
- Exploration of ableism and the Social Model of Disability
- Language, identity, and respectful communication
- Understanding access needs (including sensory considerations)
- Medical trauma and disability-affirmative approaches
- Opportunities for reflection and application to your practice
Who is this for?
- Therapists, counsellors, and helping professionals
- Those wanting to develop more inclusive and affirming practice
What you will gain
- Greater confidence supporting disabled clients
- Increased awareness of barriers within therapy spaces
- Practical ideas for improving accessibility
- Time to reflect on your current and future practice
Training details
Delivered live online via Zoom
10:00am – 1:30pm (UK time)
Dates:
Friday 3rd July
Saturday 7th November 2026
Feedback from previous attendees
“Having a formal, boundaried space to reflect on disability and ableism felt incredible and really important.”
“I’ll be recommending this training to colleagues.”
“Everyone could benefit from this focused space around disability and health.”
Booking
Places are limited to maintain a reflective and supportive space.
Book through ticket tailor
A thoughtful, affirming space to reflect, learn, and deepen your practice.
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