Dr Sam Casey- Professional Bio

Hi, I'm Dr Sam Casey

Founder of the Play Prescription® Method + Institute 

 



Qualifications


Bachelor of Arts (Double Major in Psychology & Children & Family Studies) - Edith Cowan University, Western Australia.

Master in Social Work- Griffith University, Queensland, Australia.

PhD (Psychology)- Charles Darwin University, Northern Territory, Australia.

Registrations/Specialised Training


Registered Play Therapist with the Australasia Pacific Play Therapy Association (APPTA)

Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)

Medicare Provider (Mental Health Care Plans)

Maternal Mental Health Training- Seleni Institute

Perinatal Mental Health Training- Centre of Perinatal Excellence

300hr Trauma-Sensitive Yoga Facilitator Training (Trauma Center USA)

Certified AutPlay Provider (Play therapy for autism and other neurological disorders)

Experience


Over 20 years experience working with children and families

Current; therapist in maternal mental health and private practice for children and their families.

Published researcher and author in peer-reviewed journals

Experience in multidisciplinary agencies, group practice and private practice experience providing therapy to adults, mothers, children and families

 

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