Standing Tall Therapies

17/03/2026

Progress in play therapy isn’t always linear.
�Sometimes growth looks like messiness before clarity.
�And that’s okay.

10/03/2026

Tuesdays are becoming ‘spot the sloth’ Tuesdays 🤣

27/02/2026

Play Therapy Is Not About “Fixing” Children
�It’s about helping children feel safe, understood, and capable.
�Behavior changes when emotional needs are met.

24/02/2026

When you are full of cold and have supervision, one cup of tea is never going to be enough, you have to have another waiting in the wings! See you soon Hannah Cotton Creative Therapies

20/02/2026

Finish the sentence:�👉 “One thing children teach us about emotions is…”

19/02/2026

Just got my certificate for Level 2 counselling skills through…anyone else still use their national record of achievement to store their certificates in or am I the only old one here? 🤣

18/02/2026

Supervision isn’t only for “hard cases.”�It’s for ethical reflection, self-awareness, and sustainability in this work.
�Good therapists seek support.

17/02/2026

What Happens in a Play Therapy Session?
�Your child plays.
�The therapist observes patterns, emotions, and themes.
�Safety and growth are built over time—not rushed.

09/02/2026

If a child is testing limits, avoiding themes, or controlling the play—�You might be seeing the resistance phase of therapy.�Resistance isn’t a problem to fix—it’s information to understand.

07/02/2026

What an incredible workshop today exploring the power of sand in the playroom. We wrapped up by creating a collaborative sand tray titled “The Magic of Play Therapy” — and honestly, the name couldn’t be more perfect. Watching everyone come together, share ideas, and bring the tray to life was a reminder of just how transformative play can be. ✨

Feeling inspired, connected, and so grateful for the magic we get to witness in this work.

07/02/2026

06/02/2026

Why Children Can’t “Just Talk About It”
�Children’s brains are still developing. Verbal language comes after emotional experience—not before.
�Play therapy allows healing without forcing words too soon.