Juniper Play Therapy

17/07/2025

A BAPT Registered Play Therapist® must have a clear knowledge of the following:

Child-centred Play Therapy
Child development
The developmental process and functions of play
Developmental psycho-pathology, including attachment theory, mental health, social and emotional wellbeing, disability and trauma
Ecological, systems and social constructionist theories of society
Integrative Play Therapy methods
Working with parents and carers
Relevant legislation and policy
Anti-discriminatory practice
Contemporary research and practice

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17/07/2025

Finding the right type of therapy can be hard to decide upon for your child. Play therapy uses the medium of play and the therapeutic relationship to give children a safe space to explore their experiences and express emotions through different forms of play.

12/07/2025

A weekend well spent! Sorting loom bands and restocking for the last week of term!

Loom bands are proving popular in sessions. I think it's the repetitive motion of adding extra loom bands and having something tangible to keep after.

The bracelets made give the child a link to me throughout the week, sometimes this can support in a regulatory capacity.

Children have said that having the band reminds them of me and helps them to stay calmer more often. 😀

01/07/2025

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30/06/2025

Yes! Exactly this!

‘Inclusion is not about putting children in a classroom and hoping for the best. It’s about equipping the adults in that classroom to see, understand, and support every child.’

-The Autistic SENCO-

This week I’m delving into teacher training courses.

I wonder if anything has changed since I did my 4-year honours degree in education with music?

Surely, as I finished my degree 24 years ago (My fellow Reading/Bulmershe lovelies - 24 years ago!!) things would be fantastic and wonderful and all new teachers come out sparkly and new armed with not only enthusiasm but an excellent working knowledge of the main areas of SEND that they will definitely be working with in their careeers.

I’m sadly not to optimistic.

I’ll report back.

30/06/2025

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Does your child struggle with low level anxiety? Do they find moving from one year group to the next challenging? Would you like them to find some coping strategies to support them?

Individual summer holiday Play Therapy sessions where children can work 1:1 with a highly qualified and experienced Play Therapist.

Juniper Play Therapy is offering an 8-session intervention (over a 4 week period) for children who may need some support developing coping mechanisms.

If this sounds like something your child may need then please either call me on 07544744153 or email juniperplaytherapy@outlook.com.

Please note: this intervention is not suitable for children who've experienced trauma.

24/06/2025

Does your child struggle with low level anxiety? Do they find moving from one year group to the next challenging? Would you like them to find some coping strategies to support them?

Individual summer holiday Play Therapy sessions where children can work 1:1 with a highly qualified and experienced Play Therapist.

Juniper Play Therapy is offering an 8-session intervention (over a 4 week period) for children who may need some support developing coping mechanisms.

If this sounds like something your child may need then please either call me on 07544744153 or email juniperplaytherapy@outlook.com.

Please note: this intervention is not suitable for children who've experienced trauma.

18/06/2025

29% of men have been to therapy, compared to 41% of women, according to our Public Perceptions Survey.

Of those who've had therapy, 73% of men and 73% of women say it was helpful.

So what’s getting in the way of more men seeking therapy? 🤔

Stigma, social expectations, and discomfort around opening up all play a part. But attitudes are slowly shifting.

This Men’s Health Month, we’re taking a closer look at how men view therapy, and how those views are changing.

Read more here 👉 https://orlo.uk/XmtKR

13/06/2025

Amazing! 👏👏👏👏

On the International Day of Play , the Raising the Nation Play Commission has published its final report – Everything to Play For: A Plan to Ensure Every Child in England Can Play . It sets out a compelling and urgent case for placing play back at the heart of public policy — and childhood i

13/06/2025

I am doing ok, a new diagnosis of ADHD explains lots of experiences I had as a child... a strong sense of justice and rejection sensitivity cause disruptions in my ability to 'feel ok' a lot of the time.

Many of the children I work with also experience these things. I feel such empathy for these children and will always fiercely advocate for their needs and for them to be and feel understood!

28/05/2025

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21/05/2025

Thanks to Rooted in Play for this comprehensive, but simple guide about how play is linked to healthy child development.