South Eastern Play and Creative Therapies

28/10/2025

How beautiful and creative is this space for kids to explore, express, and grow!

Love seeing our new play therapy room come to life! ✨

24/10/2025

EXCITING NEWS! 🎉 We have moved our clinic to Warragul and are no longer operating out of our Officer clinic.

OFFERING:
🟡 Child Play Therapy
🟢 Family Play Therapy
🔵 Creative Counselling for teens and adults

If you want to know more or to make an appointment contact us on 0404 218 731 or admin@playandcreativetherapies.com.au.

Alternatively, to register we will contact you as soon as we receive your registration form to book an appointment.
Child Registration Form https://south-eastern-play-and-creative-therapies.splose.com/public-form/d2d31e50-8665-4b40-b477-ce3c92de08f1

Adult Registration Form https://south-eastern-play-and-creative-therapies.splose.com/public-form/0d5f36ee-1930-417e-b938-dcb6d45e525b

05/10/2025

08/08/2025

🪺 Recipe for a Play Therapist 🪺

Recipe for a Play Therapist

Ingredients:

2 heaped cups of empathy

1 strong foundation in child development

3 generous scoops of patience

1 cup of creativity (rainbows and puppets optional)

½ cup of humour (to laugh with, never at)

A pinch of therapeutic limits

4 tablespoons of active listening

A splash of imagination

Endless sprinkles of curiosity

Essential: a calming voice and a warm smile

Instructions:

1. Start with empathy as your base — it’s the heart of every good play therapist. Mix in a solid understanding of developmental psychology to give your work structure and depth.

2. Stir in patience and creativity slowly. These will help you connect with children at their own pace, in their own world.

3. Fold in humour to help ease anxiety and build rapport. Just a pinch can bring light to even the most difficult sessions.

4. Add your listening skills, being sure to include both what is said and what is shown through play.

5. Season with imagination and curiosity. Let the child lead — your job is to follow, understand, and reflect their world.

6. Top with a warm, consistent presence. Children thrive on predictability and safety, so your steady, genuine approach is the glue that holds it all together.

7. Let it simmer over time. Progress is slow-cooked, never rushed.

Serves: One child at a time — with care, compassion, and connection.

03/08/2025

Helpful resource on PDA

*Please note* PDA Society training is booked via our website

https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/events-training-landing/

If you are unsure if you are being offered training by us you can contact training@pdasociety.org.uk to check

Our What is PDA? information sheet is FREE to download & share with others via the link below. Also available in this series are our What is PDA? booklet and What is PDA? video. https://www.pdasociety.org.uk/what-is-pda-menu/

01/08/2025

*Free play therapy sessions*

At South Eastern Play and Creative Therapies we support the training and development of Play Therapy students. See below for a great opportunity for one family to access support for their child:

My name is Felicity and I’m currently completing my Master of Child Play Therapy at Deakin University. As part of my clinical placement, I’m offering *FREE* Learn to Play therapy sessions for children aged 2 to 5 years. There’s only ONE spot left, immediate availability on Fridays between 12pm and 2:30pm, so please get in touch as soon as possible if you're interested!

Learn to Play is a directive, therapeutic approach designed to help children who may find it difficult to engage in pretend play. Pretend play is essential for building social skills, language, creativity, self-regulation, and flexible thinking. This child-centred therapy supports children to enjoy, initiate, and deepen their pretend play, with the goal of helping them become confident, independent players across all settings.

When: Now!
Where: Officer

Please contact Felicity to discuss if this might be a good fit for your child:

Email: s220530091@deakin.edu.au

Mobile: 0402 383 881

27/07/2025

Is your child struggling to express their emotions or feeling overwhelmed by anxiety?

Play Therapy is a developmentally sensitive, neurodiversity-affirming and trauma-informed approach. 💕 We can support a range of needs including: separation anxiety, depression, trauma/family violence, social anxiety, Autism, ADHD, PDA

If you would like to register your interest complete the Play Therapy Enquiry Form by scanning the QR code on our flyer or click here: https://south-eastern-play-and-creative-therapies.splose.com/public-form/fcdae678-8164-46f4-997a-e93f1f31eea7... For more information, connect with us via email: admin@playandcreativetherapies.com.au or give us a call at 0404 218 731.

03/07/2025

Thanks for sharing Synergetic Play Therapy Institute
Credit: Institute of Child Psychology

⭐Play literally changes the brain⭐

29/05/2025

Mom’s Childhood Trauma May Influence Kids with ADHD and ASD

A recent study reveals that mothers who experienced adverse childhood events (ACEs) such as abuse, neglect, or household dysfunction are more likely to have children with ADHD or autism who report similar experiences.

These mothers also showed a higher likelihood of possessing traits associated with neurodevelopmental disorders themselves.

In contrast, no such association was found in fathers, possibly due to different caregiving dynamics or fewer male participants in the study.

Researchers suggest that a mother's early trauma may impact her ability to manage stress and form secure attachments, influencing a child’s emotional regulation.

This connection highlights the importance of assessing family history and caregiving context when diagnosing and treating neurodevelopmental disorders.

The findings advocate for broader support strategies that address both child and parent well-being.

22/05/2025

**Office/clinical space available for Lease Takeover in Officer (VIC)**
**Current lease expires in Feb 2027**

Are you a health professional or other business looking to expand or relocate into a warm, thoughtfully designed space?

I'm looking for someone to take over the lease of my well-established child therapy clinic – perfect for psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, dietician, play therapy or other professional services.

- Beautiful, calm, and professional environment
- 3 fully equipped consulting rooms or office space
- Shared office space
- Kitchen & bathroom facilities
- Welcoming reception/waiting area
- Convenient location with onsite parking

Lease expires in February 2027

For more information see the link below:
https://www.realcommercial.com.au/for-lease/property-officer-central-suite-122-437-princes-highway-officer-vic-3809-504787600?fbclid=IwY2xjawKbZHJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWU2NYRmk0YnpZejRpNDJOAR58VjyejH-q2FEtcGasIxalmmB62B-ZEqdmWDwKtreUL6TnW2XTHy24PgnnvA_aem_PIRfi7TrWM6ODls3dbSiZg

Feel free to get in touch with Jenny Lord, Director for more information via email: admin@playandcreativetherapies.com.au or tag someone who might be interested!

21/05/2025

**Office/clinical space available for Lease Takeover in Officer (VIC)**
**Current lease expires in Feb 2027**

Are you a health professional or other business looking to expand or relocate into a warm, thoughtfully designed space?

I'm looking for someone to take over the lease of my well-established child therapy clinic – perfect for psychology, speech therapy, occupational therapy, dietician, play therapy or other services.

* Beautiful, calm, and professional environment
- 3 fully equipped consulting rooms or office space
- Shared office space
- Kitchen & bathroom facilities
- Welcoming reception/waiting area
- Convenient location with onsite parking

Lease expires in February 2027

For more information see the link below:
https://www.realcommercial.com.au/for-lease/property-officer-central-suite-122-437-princes-highway-officer-vic-3809-504787600?fbclid=IwY2xjawKZQNNleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4cno4TFZuWjc4Ykc0QXNEAR7p2El_Ir3318l2ri6t0H6TgQoT7sslXXlHD-oyoeGOd5pwpgnAljLMdz3X6g_aem_g6QHSF7nx6uuYdLEjr0rkw

Feel free to get in touch with Jenny Lord, Director for more information via email: admin@playandcreativetherapies.com.au or tag someone who might be interested!

[Offices] Officer Central, Suite 122, 437 Princes Highway, Officer, VIC 3809. Office for lease with princes highway exposure. View this property on realcommercial.com.au