Palette of Possibilities Therapy

06/09/2025

Feelings Creatures 🥰
A therapeutic exercise in one of today’s sessions to separate ‘me’ from ‘my feelings’ and externalise feelings playfully!

31/08/2025

𝗘𝗫𝗖𝗘𝗣𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗧 - 𝗖𝗪𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟

𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 against the Children's Wellbeing Schools bill as MPs return back into parliament after Summer recess.

The Stop the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill page, with help from some amazing collaborators, have put together a template letter to explain key concerns with the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill to MPs.

𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗴𝗻 planned for 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿, schedule yours asap.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲?

Even if some MP's do not listen, they do count, so if they (or their aides) open an inbox full of constituents bringing the 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹 to their attention on the same date that The House of Lords are also discussing it - then it should at least get them noticing.

𝗦𝗘𝗡𝗗 organisations have achieved great impact with similar action, as a community I think this is an easy enough task for us to be able do the same.

I often hear and understand writing letters to MPs and Lords can feel really overwhelming but all you have to do here is add a few details so 𝗜 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘅

Here are links to the template letter:

https://bit.ly/StopCWSBLetterSeptember

PDF version - https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:7be47b05-6bb0-4b5a-a1f8-0862e41286a4

Google Doc version - https://docs.google.com/document/d/11D3nYWBhC9fBJxKtnqK_valMfIUidxl_/mobilebasic

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗲𝗱 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗲𝘁𝗰

MASS MP EMAIL CAMPAIGN Template letter for your MP to be sent first thing ON THE 2ND OF SEPTEMBER please. Find your MP’s email address HERE: Copy and paste this letter into an email using the email subject line: Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill Insert your MP’s name where indicated and be...

30/08/2025

📣 Important Update – Please Read 📣

I’d like to share a few important updates to help things run smoothly for everyone:

🚫 No Toilet Access

Please note that there will be no more toilet access on site. Make sure all attendees are prepared before arriving for their session. This is because, as a SEN family, we value the privacy of our home and my family feeling relaxed and comfortable will always come first.

💷 Advance Payment Now Required

From today’s date (30th August 2025), all sessions must be paid for in advance at the time of booking. Unfortunately, I am no longer able to hold spaces without payment.

🐦 A Note About My Grandad

You may occasionally see my lovely grandad in the garden – some of you have already had the pleasure of meeting him! He races pigeons and may sometimes be feeding them or waiting for them to return from a race. He’s very friendly and passionate about his birds, so feel free to say hello if you spot him.

Thank you so much for your understanding, kindness, and continued support. If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

— Palette of Possibilities Therapy 🎨

22/08/2025

Home Ed Prom 2025, I did my usual thing and forgot to take lots of photos🤭

Thank you to everyone who stopped and talked to me, make a monster and explore the feelings monster tray!

For everyone that was interested in my Home Ed Planners & Learning Journals 👇🏻

https://amzn.eu/d/h8o3eIh

For anyone interested in the Magnolia Heart Allotment Home Ed Sessions please follow Magnolia Heart Allotment

💛

20/08/2025

Today you’ll find me at Nature Nerds Home Ed Prom 🙌🏻

I will have set up:

👹 Feelings Monster Sensory Tray
👹 Feelings Monster Wooden Peg Crafts
✨ Positive Affirmation Colouring
✨ Fan of Positivity Making

And a collective “What makes us shine?” piece of art! 🌟

Otis has been helping me get everything ready!

You can also speak to me about how I can help your family through creative therapy, my tutor sessions and my work at Magnolia Heart Allotment 🌱

I’ll also have a copy of my Home Ed Planners and Learning Journals for you to look at 🥰

See you there!! 💛

15/08/2025

Photo shared with client consent 🫶🏻

Collaging isn’t just cutting and sticking – it’s a beautiful, creative way for children to explore their thoughts, feelings, and ideas without the pressure of “getting it right.”

Why collaging helps:

Freedom to express – There’s no “wrong” way to collage, which helps reduce anxiety and boosts self-confidence.

Mindfulness in action – Choosing colours, textures, and images encourages children to slow down and focus on the present moment.

Processing feelings – Images can help children express emotions they might not yet have words for.

Problem solving & creativity – Finding ways to fit pieces together sparks imagination and flexible thinking.

Whether they’re cutting from magazines, using old artwork, or layering textured papers, collaging can be a safe space for self-expression and emotional release.

I often use collage in sessions with children to help them relax, feel heard, and discover new ways to express themselves.

Sometimes the smallest scraps can help create the biggest sense of peace 💛

15/08/2025

Training in Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) today, then I will make a start on going through my inbox and getting back to you all ✨

PDA is a profile that sits within the autism spectrum, and it’s often misunderstood. People with PDA experience an extreme anxiety-driven need to resist and avoid everyday demands…even ones they want to do, because those demands can feel overwhelming or threatening to their sense of control.

It’s not about being “defiant” or “naughty” – it’s about anxiety, autonomy, and safety.

You might notice:
✨ Strong need for choice and control
✨ Avoidance of requests through distraction, humour, or withdrawal
✨ Difficulty with transitions or unexpected changes
✨ Intense emotions and meltdowns when feeling pressured

At Palette of Possibilities Therapy, I understand that PDA isn’t “bad behaviour” to be fixed.
Instead, I create low-demand, flexible, and collaborative spaces where clients feel safe, respected, and in control. This can be through:

Therapeutic artwork
SandStory Therapy
Mindfulness & creative wellbeing sessions

When we meet people with PDA where they are, we help reduce anxiety and make space for connection, learning, and growth.

If you or your child has PDA traits and traditional approaches haven’t worked, there is another way.

💌 Message me to chat about supportive, neuroaffirming therapy sessions.

29/07/2025

I'm excited to share that I'm currently completing the next level of training in SandStory Therapy®! This advanced training is deepening my skills and knowledge, allowing me to offer even more focused and effective support to my clients.

🌿 With this next level, I’ll be able to help clients explore their stories and emotions with greater depth, sensitivity, and insight - especially those who find verbal expression difficult.

Whether you're seeking support for anxiety, trauma, emotional regulation, or simply need a safe, creative space to process life, this enhanced training will help me offer an even more tailored and transformative experience.

I can’t wait to bring this next chapter of learning into my sessions 💛

28/07/2025

✨ SandStory Therapy® – Where Words Are Not Needed ✨

At Palette of Possibilities Therapy, I offer SandStory Therapy®, a gentle, creative, and sensory approach to emotional wellbeing, where you tell your story using sand, symbols, and imagination instead of words.

🌿 This beautiful form of therapeutic play allows children, teens, and adults to safely explore emotions, experiences, and inner worlds in a way that feels calm, grounding, and deeply personal.

💛 The Benefits of SandStory Therapy®:

Supports emotional release and self-regulation
Encourages self-expression without pressure to “talk”
Builds resilience, self-awareness, and confidence
Helps process trauma, anxiety, or big life changes
Calms the nervous system through repetitive, soothing movement
Encourages playfulness, reflection, and healing

🧠 How It Supports People with Autism and ADHD

As a therapist with lived experience of autism and ADHD, I know how overwhelming traditional talking therapies can be. SandStory Therapy® offers a non-verbal, sensory-safe space that supports neurodivergent needs beautifully:

Provides a calm, hands-on focus that supports attention and sensory regulation
Reduces demand and verbal overwhelm
Allows feelings to be expressed through symbol and story
Encourages connection, insight, and self-understanding
Respects autonomy and pacing – the story unfolds when you’re ready
Every tray of sand becomes a world of possibilities.

📍Available in-person in Mexborough or online with symbolic adaptations

🌈 SEN-friendly, trauma-informed, and always person-centred

📩 Message to find out if SandStory Therapy® might be right for you or your child

27/07/2025

🎨 Therapeutic Artwork – Healing Through Creativity 🖌️

Did you know that art can be a powerful tool for emotional expression and mental wellbeing?

At Palette of Possibilities Therapy, I use therapeutic artwork to help children and adults explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a gentle, non-verbal way. You don’t need to be “good at art”, it’s all about the process, not the product.

✨ Benefits of Therapeutic Artwork:

Helps release emotions safely and creatively
Reduces stress and anxiety

Builds self-esteem and confidence

Encourages self-reflection and healing

Supports mindfulness and relaxation

Offers a safe space to process difficult experiences

🧠 Support for Autism and ADHD

As someone who is neurodivergent, I understand just how powerful creative expression can be when words feel too much. Therapeutic artwork can be especially helpful for those with autism and ADHD, as it:

Allows communication beyond language

Offers sensory regulation through texture, colour, and movement

Provides a calming and structured outlet for big feelings

Builds focus, patience, and creative problem-solving

Supports identity, self-advocacy, and emotional literacy

My sessions are always SEN-friendly, trauma-informed, and tailored to the individual - creating a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. 🌈

📍Sessions available in Mexborough or online
📩 Message to find out more or book a free chat

24/07/2025

Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD) 💔

Ever feel like even the smallest bit of criticism cuts too deep? Or that you’re constantly bracing yourself for people to be upset with you?

You’re not alone and you’re not “too sensitive.”

Many autistic and ADHD individuals experience something called Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria - an intense emotional response to real or perceived rejection, criticism, or failure.

It can look like:

🔹 Avoiding situations where you might be judged

🔹 Feeling crushed by “small” feedback

🔹 Constantly overthinking what others think of you

🔹 Struggling with low self-worth or people-pleasing

This isn’t about being dramatic, it’s a nervous system in survival mode. And it can be exhausting.

✨ How can Therapeutic Artwork or SandStory Therapy help?

Create without fear of judgement – No pressure, no wrong answers

Express emotions safely – Use symbols, sand, or colour to process what words can’t always explain

Rebuild confidence – Explore self-worth gently, creatively, and at your own pace

Feel seen – Our sessions are neuro-affirming, calm, and supportive

Palette of Possibilities Therapy offers SEN-friendly sessions in a space where masking isn’t needed and every emotion is valid.

🎨 Sometimes the most powerful healing doesn’t come from talking — it comes from being understood without having to explain.

📍Based in Mexborough | In-person & online
🏆 Award-winning Creative Therapy for Neurodivergent Minds
📩 Message to book or ask any questions

24/07/2025

📚✨ The Ultimate Home Ed Duo: Planner + Learning Journal ✨📚

Home educating can be joyful, but let’s be honest, keeping track of everything can feel overwhelming at times. That’s why I created these two beautifully simple tools to support you and your child on your home ed journey 💛

🌟 The Home Education Planner
Designed to keep everything in one place for easy reference and organisation:

🗓️ Weekly planner
📈 Progress tracker
🔐 Space for login info
📚 Reading log
👩‍🏫 Group & tutor time tracker
💬 Inspiring quotes
📝 Notes section

🌈 The Learning Journal
A relaxed and creative way to document your child’s learning, day by day:
🎨 Blank pages for art, worksheets or doodles
📝 Lined pages for reflections and writing
📸 Photo spaces to capture hands-on learning moments

💡Together, they make it easier to:
✔️ Stay organised
✔️ Track learning and progress effortlessly
✔️ Build evidence for your yearly home ed report
✔️ Celebrate your child’s journey in a way that’s meaningful to you

Created by me, home ed mum, author, and creative therapist, these books are made by a home educator, for home educators 🌿

📦 Grab the full set now and feel more confident, calm and prepared throughout the year!

Links to Amazon 👇🏻

Home Ed Planner

https://amzn.eu/d/ic6u8xj

Home Ed Learning Journal:

https://amzn.eu/d/9xLSakM