Puppets in Practice: A Treasure Box of Creative and Relational Ways of Working

Facilitated by Dr Karen Treisman

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. This experiential day invites you into the creative world of puppets, exploring imaginative and meaningful ways they can be used within therapy, counselling, and relational practice. Led by Dr Karen Treisman, award-winning Clinical Psychologist, trainer, and author, the day offers a supportive and nurturing space to experiment, reflect, and reconnect with creativity in your work. You’ll leave with a ‘treasure box’ of ideas, tools, and possibilities to gently weave into your practice.

What to expect

• A highly experiential, hands-on day
• Creative ways to use puppets in therapeutic and relational work
• Opportunities for reflection, discussion, and shared learning
• Ideas for working across different ages and contexts
• Accessible ways to make or adapt puppets (including low-cost materials)
• A small group experience (max 15 participants)

Who is this for?

• Therapists, Social Workers, Counsellors, Psychologists, and relational practitioners
• Those wanting to expand their creative and relational toolkit

Please note: This training assumes some foundational therapeutic skills. No prior puppet experience is needed.

What’s included

• Light lunch
• Wide range of puppets to explore
• Slides and additional resources

Milton Keynes venue (with nearby parking and good transport links)

Tickets

£145 Early Bird (until 31st May)
£175 Standard Ticket

Limited to 15 places – early booking recommended

Please note that the training takes place on the 2nd floor of the building. As it is a listed building, access is via stairs only. Unfortunately, there is no lift available.

Come ready to reconnect with playfulness, creativity, and new ways of working.