Therapy Through PLAY and Relationships

27/05/2026

"Parents across all demographics are struggling with "loneliness, self-doubt and lack of self-compassion"....steady decline in parent mental health over the past decade and the research showed these struggles were "universal" and not confined to a single gender or income group. Vivek Murthy recently declared modern parental stress to be an "urgent public health issue", directly linked to the wellbeing of children and the health of society."

As the birth rate hits a record low it's been revealed that almost 60 per cent of Australian parents are experiencing psychological distress, according to the largest-ever national parenting survey.

10/05/2026

Mama, you are enough 💕

22/04/2026

Another win for Play Therapy!

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22/04/2026

"We found stronger pretend play ability among two and three-year olds was associated with fewer emotional and behavioural difficulties at four-five and six-seven years of age. Some of these difficulties could include having many worries or often having temper tantrums.
The findings held even after accounting for participants’ socioeconomic background, the mother’s mental health, language ability and the security of their relationship with their parents."

For children, rocks can be spaceships. Pens can be fairies. And this kind of play can help protect mental health in childhood, according to new research.

02/04/2026

Autism and Humanity – Every Life Has Value. It's a day to remind us that people with autism are entitled to equal access, support and inclusion in all areas of life.

24/03/2026

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17/03/2026

Children are not miniature adults💕

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24/02/2026

"What shapes attachment: food or love?" - a wonderful new article shines lite on answering this question

Punch’s attachment to his plushie isn’t just the subject of a heart-wrenching video. It harks back to the story of a very famous set of 1950s psychology experiments.

16/02/2026

Did you know that your Private Health Insurance (cover dependant) can be used for Parent Counselling and Coaching, in-person at a Caulfield practice or over Zoom? Please feel free to inquire with Antonina Quinlan at info@childplaytherapy.com.au or ph: 0498177243

Antonina Quinlan, Psychotherapist, Caulfield, VIC, 3162, 0498 177 243, As a dedicated and interpersonal child and parent psychotherapist, I specialise in counselling and therapeutically coaching parents and/or carers using Filial and Child-Parent Relationship Therapy, an approach that is backed by n...

01/02/2026

Today marks the start of GLOBAL PLAY THERAPY WEEK, celebrating the power of play therapy and the courageous children it empowers.