holisticplaytherapy

17/06/2024

https://youtu.be/UNt-U--xDzY?feature=shared

Such an important video. Providing an insight into a child’s view and experience, when being exposed to family violence.

This animation was created to enhance our understanding of the impact of domestic violence and abuse on the very young (children aged 0-5 years old) includin...

08/01/2024

Meet our newest team member Banksy. He is currently been trained as a therapy dog, and we are so excited to be able to be able to provide this kind of therapy to families and children in the future. If you have any further enquiries about animal assisted therapy, please feel free to reach out via dms or email 🐕

23/02/2023

We are now offering Autplay! AutPlay Therapy is a neurodiversity informed and affirming collaborative process designed to value the individual child and highlight their strengths as well as guide areas of intervention, goals, and approaches for addressing the needs of the child and family. Autplay scaffolds children’s social skills, human connections, emotional regulation, identity, self- esteem and much more. Contact us if you would like to hear more!

16/02/2023

Is your child struggling with the transition back into school? Play therapy supports children to build a sense of safety and security. Meaning that they are able to transition in and out of their parents care easier. Play therapy also develops children’s ability to regulate and engage with other children, making their school day more enjoyable. Contact us to hear more about how we can support your child.

06/02/2023

It’s international play therapy week! In support of this, I am opening up my dms and comments section to answer any questions people may have about play therapy. Lets create a space we can celebrate and advocate for play therapy together! 🎉

26/11/2022

Within the first 7 years of life children predominantly use the right side of their brain, play therapy provides an opportunity for children to integrate functions of both their right and left brain. Scaffolding optimal development in children engaging in play therapy intervention.

10/10/2022

Today is world mental health day. World Mental Health Day aims to raise awareness of mental health challenges around the world. Today is another good reminder to check in on those around you, to ask R U OK? and to check in on yourself. Using a check in tool with your children, can be a good way to provide your child with an opportunity to express themselves, to have their feelings validated and acknowledged. This can be used to create a conversation with your child about mental health, but alternatively is also a great tool to support either non verbal children🌈

06/10/2022

With the busy lives we live in todays society, it can be very easy to get preoccupied, resulting in adults and children not prioritising their own needs. Practising self care with your child supports their ability to understand the importance of meeting their own needs, ensuring they are focusing on filling their own cup as opposed to others. ✨

04/10/2022

04/10/2022

Our therapist uses a range of standardised and non- standardised (play based) assessments to ensure they have a thorough understanding of their client. This includes engaging in assessments with a child’s family, school teachers and any other relevant parties. Assessments are used throughout intervention to ensure change is occurring, and to enable our therapist to refine their practise to suit the client.

03/10/2022

Some of the many benefits of using a Holistic approach within play therapy ✨