NeuroplayAustralia - Play Therapy and Child Counsellor

07/09/2025

Trauma isn’t just what happened—it’s also what never happened but was desperately needed:
• Comfort when afraid.
• Encouragement when you tried.
• Protection when you were vulnerable.
• A safe space to be fully yourself.

04/09/2025

Thursday thoughts

01/09/2025

YOUR FAVOURITE POSTS OF AUGUST

Words Worth Holding Onto is a gentle collection of quotes, reminders and affirmations for children and young people navigating big feelings. Sometimes, the right words at the right time can make all the difference.

01/09/2025

In Child-Centred Play Therapy, the relationship is the therapy.

It’s the trusting connection between child and therapist that creates the foundation for healing and growth.

The Play Therapist nurtures this bond by providing a safe, accepting environment where the child leads through play and change can unfold.

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01/09/2025

29/08/2025

Fred Rogers once said, “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” He believed that even life’s most difficult moments become easier when we talk about them, because those conversations remind us that we are not alone.

We are pleased to share an updated resource; When Someone a Child Loves Gets Divorced or Separated. This guide shares Fred Rogers’ thoughtful approach to helping children navigate the challenges of divorce and separation. Inside, you will find guidance on how to talk with your child, insight into what they may be feeling, suggestions for ways you can help, and other resources for support. We hope it will be a meaningful resource for anyone navigating this experience.

View the resource:https://www.fredrogersinstitute.org/files/resources/37/when-someone-a-child-loves-divorce-2025.pdf

28/08/2025

Nervous system to nervous system, we are connected around the planet. Our biology is at the heart of our capacity to come into connection, see with compassion, and find our way into safe communication.
When the world feels unsafe, cues of danger activate survival responses, and we struggle to hold on to hope. When we are anchored in the safety of a regulated nervous system, pathways of connection come alive, and we can travel through pathways in service of healing. Healing is a natural part of the play therapy journey.
In play therapy we look through the lens of the nervous system and explore ways to listen with curiosity as we try to answer the essential question, "What does this child's nervous system need at this moment to find safety in connection."
Children in our community deserve to be seen, they deserve to have a voice and we must listen.

28/08/2025

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27/08/2025

Words Worth Holding Onto is a gentle collection of quotes, reminders and affirmations for children and young people navigating big feelings. Sometimes, the right words at the right time can make all the difference.

OUR TOPIC - Back to School Anxiety
NEW TO THE RESOURCE STORE - only £3.25 until 15 September 2025
Back-to-School Anxiety Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Instant download available at https://thecontentedchild.co.uk/product/back-to-school-anxiety-the-toolkit-for-parents-and-educators/

26/08/2025

Honored to have another play therapy great among our ranks in New York!