Sunshine Coast Child Play Therapy

Sunshine Coast Child Play Therapy Located in Caloundra, Sunshine Coast Child Play Therapy offers play therapy, family therapy, and play skills development for children aged 2–12.

We provide sessions at our clinic and outreach services to schools, kindergartens, and homes.

In the messy middle of learning a new parenting skill? Here’s something not many people tell you...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀I was recent...
28/05/2025

In the messy middle of learning a new parenting skill? Here’s something not many people tell you...
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I was recently listening to Dr Brenna Hicks podcast and she spoke about the four stages of change (but for therapists applying therapeutic skills)... as I listened, I couldn’t help but think how deeply relevant this is for parents and carers, too, especially when making intentional shifts in how they show up in their parenting.
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Change doesn’t happen overnight.
It happens in small, repeated moments.
With patience, presence, and grace.
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This is the reality of learning—for all of us, and you’re doing an incredible job.

Play therapy is a powerful, often underestimated, tool in supporting a child’s growth. It goes beyond just fun—it helps ...
06/05/2025

Play therapy is a powerful, often underestimated, tool in supporting a child’s growth. It goes beyond just fun—it helps children develop essential skills emotionally, socially, and cognitively.
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In the context of the NDIS, as explored by .katerenshaw and .scira in ‘Play Therapy and the NDIS’, play therapy provides children with the space to build functional skills in a supportive, therapeutic environment
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We’ve provided a summary of the many ways play therapy can enhance a child’s functional capacity, promoting both independence and emotional growth.

You might have seen our Play Therapy Barbie recently—handcuffs and all—and wondered… why would we include that in a ther...
16/04/2025

You might have seen our Play Therapy Barbie recently—handcuffs and all—and wondered… why would we include that in a therapeutic space?
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Because in play therapy, we don’t just welcome the soft, sweet stories—we make space for the powerful, messy, and sometimes aggressive ones too.
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Handcuffs, villain masks, swords—these aren’t just toys. They’re tools for healing. They help children explore themes of power, control, justice, and fear in ways that feel safe and symbolic.
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In the playroom, all feelings are welcome. And sometimes, healing starts with a Barbie in handcuffs.

She doesn’t just play house- she rewires nervous systems 🧠✨ 💁🏼‍♀️ Handcuffs were a mandatory addition 😅🔐
10/04/2025

She doesn’t just play house- she rewires nervous systems 🧠✨ 💁🏼‍♀️ Handcuffs were a mandatory addition 😅🔐

The playroom has this quiet way of teaching you things—lessons you can’t learn from a textbook or a training day. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀...
08/04/2025

The playroom has this quiet way of teaching you things—lessons you can’t learn from a textbook or a training day.
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This week I’m sharing some of the moments that have shaped me most—things I’ve learned from the children who’ve let me walk alongside them in their play.
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Which one lands with you today?

Some lessons from the playroom 💜❤️
03/03/2025

Some lessons from the playroom 💜❤️

Ever wondered what’s really happening in the playroom? 💭The Play Therapy Dictionary is a playful way of breaking down so...
24/02/2025

Ever wondered what’s really happening in the playroom? 💭

The Play Therapy Dictionary is a playful way of breaking down some of the concepts behind play therapy, giving you a deeper look at how children communicate, process, and heal through play. It’s not just about the technical terms, it’s about understanding the heart of what happens in the playroom.

Which term from the Play Therapy Dictionary speaks to you the most?

Bibliotherapy is a powerful tool for emotional growth, offering a unique way to connect with and process feelings throug...
12/02/2025

Bibliotherapy is a powerful tool for emotional growth, offering a unique way to connect with and process feelings through the lens of a story. Books provide a safe space for both children and adults to explore complex emotions, gain new insights, and find comfort in shared experiences.
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With that in mind, here are my February book picks for parents and educators, each offering a chance to dive into meaningful themes of emotional growth, creativity, and connection. If you’ve read any of these books, tag a friend who’d love them too!

Play Therapists offer a unique and specialised skillset to address the needs of children with developmental concerns and...
07/02/2025

Play Therapists offer a unique and specialised skillset to address the needs of children with developmental concerns and/or disabilities and are an important inclusion in multi-disciplinary teams. In celebration of , here are 5 things you might not know about Play Therapy, and how it can positively impact children’s emotional and developmental growth.

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Currimundi, QLD

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Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 2:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 7am - 12:30pm

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