Move beyond

12/05/2024

Finding outside ways to replenish the sole today.

12/05/2024

I have these great cards - but wanted to share this free download too. I’ve also included a link to the cards on Amazon if you wanted the real cards in their box.

“The Bear Cards” booklet is a comprehensive resource designed to help children and adults explore and communicate their feelings effectively. This guide is especially beneficial for therapists, educators, and parents.

https://amzn.to/3wx740h

Free download.

https://www.socialworkerstoolbox.com/the-bear-cards-feelings-emotion-recognition-and-communication-tool-for-children/

“The Bear Cards” booklet is a comprehensive resource designed to help children and adults explore and communicate their feelings effectively. This guide is especially beneficial for therapists, educators, and parents....

10/05/2024

Creativity isn't just about making pretty pictures or crafting masterpieces (although those are great too!), it's about giving children a powerful tool to navigate their emotions, thoughts, and experiences. When words fail, creativity speaks volumes! 🗣️

For children who may be struggling to put their feelings into words, whether it's due to shyness, anxiety, or other challenges, creative activities like drawing, storytelling, or imaginative play can provide a safe outlet for self-expression. 🎨

Through creativity, they can paint their emotions, sculpt their fears, and weave their dreams into reality. It's a way for them to explore their inner world, understand themselves better, and communicate what's in their hearts. ❤️

So, let's encourage and nurture that spark of creativity in our children! Whether it's with a box of crayons, a blank canvas, or a dress-up box full of costumes, let's give them the tools to unleash their creativity and watch as they shine brighter than ever before! ✨

08/05/2024

Life can have its challenges and traumas that leave us all with some emotional pain and distress. These pains can become problematic and hinder a child’s learning, come out in anger or cause depressive symptoms.

Drawing and talking provides a gentle approach that creates ways of exploring and processing some of the emotional pain.

If you would like to know more and book on to a 12 week course, please reach out to me.

06/05/2024

Hey everyone! 💬✏️

Life throws us some curveballs, right? Divorce, losing loved ones (even our furry pals), moving schools, exams stressing us out, social anxiety, friendship dramas... Phew, it's a lot to handle!

But here's the deal: drawing and talking can be our superhero duo in coping with all this emotional stuff. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️ It's like creating a cozy little safe haven where we can explore and untangle those messy feelings. And you know what? Once we shine a light on them, they become a bit more manageable.

So, if life's been tossing you around lately, let's chat and doodle our way through it together. Because hey, we're in this journey called life, and having a helping hand (or a pencil) can make all the difference! 🌟

05/05/2024

"📚 I’m sharing this valuable resource that has been a staple in my work with children since 2003! This book has been instrumental in helping children explore and manage their anger through step-by-step exercises. Whether used as one-off activities or in weekly sessions, the worksheets provide practical tools for emotional growth. "

https://amzn.to/4b67jyw

04/05/2024

Hey folks! 👋 here is a little about me:
I have Been on this journey with children and grown-ups since 2003, racking up over 20 years of experience in care homes, schools, mental health, you name it! I now have a psychology & counseling degree and a masters in social work along the way.

But let me tell you, the real joy of my work? Getting down to some serious play and creative brainstorming with both the young and the young-at-heart. It's an honor to see them open up and express themselves during our time together.

And when I'm not wearing my superhero cape at work, I'm a proud dad to a squad of five little rascals, keeping me on my toes and filling my days with endless adventures!

Summertime is for me the best time! BBQs, beach trips, river days, you name it! Being a countryside dweller, those long summer strolls are just icing on the cake. 🌞🍔🏖️