Karen McDonald, Arts Therapist, Dramatherapist M.A.

04/09/2025

This is a great reminder from that perspective is everything.

As we embark on a new academic year let us all remember to place more focus on what we have achieved rather than all we have left to do.

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03/05/2025

21/07/2024

Depending on their developmental stage, children may struggle to articulate verbally their difficulties and lived experiences.

Allowing them the space and permission to communicate their thoughts and feelings through their play without the necessity of using language can feel empowering for those where expectations of them communicating verbally is developmentally inappropriate.

15/07/2024

Children who attend play therapy sessions often find big feelings overwhelming, so they will become easily dysregulated at these times.

Each child has a different level of resilience, and their window of tolerance (what they can cope with) varies depending on their lived experiences.

When in the play therapy room, their therapist supports them by 'containing' their emotions and 'being with' them, coregulating them through the waves of overwhelm again and again until they realise they can make it through themselves.

18/03/2024

03/03/2024

Join us in raising awareness on . Self-injury can happen to anyone, and support is crucial. 🤝 Share this post to spread awareness and reach those who might need it. For therapy services, visit our website: www.artstherapiesuk.org.uk

14/08/2023