The Play Pod

06/09/2025

SH IS FOR SHARING SATURDAY!

Page share this week!

Christy over at cdsplaytherapy has a very insightful musical knowledge both from an education background but also therapeutic. A former teacher like me, she embarks on her self employed journey this September!

https://www.facebook.com/share/17FmcnqfWa/

Christy is also completing her Play and Creative Arts Counselling with young people and seeking opportunities to work with this older age group.

Please contact her directly if you can help!

Play and Creative Arts Therapy
Creative Arts Counselling
Former Music Teacher

05/09/2025

F IS FOR FREE FRIDAY!

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Great news about this FREE phone line extending their open hours to parents and carers.

Feel FREE to share on!

05/09/2025

N IS FOR NEWNESS!

Another attempt at creative writing ✍️

This time no journal prompts just a feeling of real felt sense of NEWNESS!

Newness here, newness there
Newness fills the air

From starting school
Jobs too
Newness seems
To surround you

New feelings
New pace
A new way of being
You can set your own work race

As you feel this
Newness empower
You are reminded
That you can set your own hour

Newness is adjusting
To a new kind of new
No more lots of to do lists
No more lots to do!

Reflections grateful
Past fulfilled
A new way of living
Has been instilled 💕

04/09/2025

L IS FOR LISTEN

As I start back with clients today in my SEN school after the summer break I'm reminded of this...

LISTEN without JUDGEMENT 👂 💕

This philosophy I take forward with clients mirrors the work I do with my parents. Carefully planning resources, support, a listening ear when clients are put forwards onto my caseload.



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If you know someone who is bereaved, try not to say, ‘I know how you feel’. Everyone’s experience is unique, even if you have been through similar experiences. Simply acknowledge their feelings and listen.

03/09/2025

W IS FOR WISDOM WEDNESDAY!

Robyn Gobbel - Trauma, Toxic Stress, & Baffling Behaviors yet again being an advocate for parents as well as professionals!

Words of wisdom and a free PDF guide all about BOUNDARIES!

Connection before Correction 🩷

Go take a look 👀

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"Just have better boundaries!!!"

Has anyone ever said that to you?

Or maybe sometimes you say that to yourself??

Here's the thing. If the parents I work with just needed to 'have better boundaries' they'd figure that out.

I mean- what does 'boundaries' mean anyway???

It doesn't mean controlling someone else's behavior.

Let's get on the same page about what boundaries really are so you can stop shaming yourself and learn that things that will actually make a different for you and your child!

This free boundaries infographic summarizes a three-part podcast series I did all about boundaries.

Download it for free! Just go to the URL on the image.

Need a clickable link???

Leave me a GIF that shows me your favorite childhood cartoon character and I'll respond back with a link!

01/09/2025

M IS FOR MINDFUL MONDAY!

There must be something in the water this week...another fantastic resource from Beacon House Therapeutic Services and Trauma Team

I wanted to share this at the start of a brand new academic year and plan to circulate with the schools I work with.

The start of the school year can be a struggle for some pupils but by having knowledge on how best to support their wellbeing FIRST before any learning takes place, is vitally important.

Shout-out to all my teacher/teaching assistant buddies, you get this, hope it can help. Feel free to share it on.

Emma Bilsland Keziah Coode Anna Outside Play Therapy Kristy, Lisa, CT, Lucy Michelle and Becca

May your first week back go well for your children in your classes but most importantly you look after yourselves too 💕

Go take a look! 👀
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NEW FREE RESOURCE!

Written by Julie Neale, a psychotherapist and teacher, this resource explains how the impact of early adverse experiences may affect children's ability to learn.

Download free here: http://bit.ly/44CyA9V

31/08/2025

SH IS FOR SHARING!

Sharing the value of play the 90's way!

Over the holidays the girls and I visited Worcester City Art Gallery and Museum and their 90s Exhibition.

It was truly a nostalgic moment living out my childhood through the toys, music and clothes on display.

Forever instilling the value and importance of play.

Anything you notice brings back joy?!

I'm vouching the Dream Phone and the Puppy in my Pockets! 😂🫣

30/08/2025

A IS FOR ANGEL!

Ever since starting my therapy journey I have learnt more and more about the world aligning.

At first I was really skeptical and couldn't quite grasp this concept at all, my mind full of other commitments and things!

Now though, I see these numbers everywhere not by purpose but by coincidence. Having looked into them, they speak the truth of where I am in my own journey.

It is somewhat comforting knowing that these numbers may mean something and I am on the right path.

Anyone else experienced this?

29/08/2025

F IS FOR FUTURE!

A friend of mine sent me this and resonates so much as I start my new chapter next week 🩷

Excited to see what the next step has in store!

26/08/2025

T IS FOR TYPES TUESDAY!

Love this light hearted video of the many dimensions that are Play Therapy!

Not to mention the Group, Directive and Non Directive variety too!

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25/08/2025

KN IS FOR KNOW!

Did you know there is a SEARCH option on this account?

If you click the three buttons on the front page of this Page and click Search it will come up with the image below 🤞🏼

I ensure any sharing, useful content is used with the word SHARING...type this in the toolbar at the top and all resources will appear!

Hope this is helpful for those seeking any guidance and support.

If there is anything you would like me to share, feel free to comment below, email or private message me.

22/08/2025

F IS FOR FINALLY!

Crochet Colour Monster of the LOVE Variety complete! ❤️💘🩷

The heart had to be sewn on the back as I made it two big for the front! 🤣

Now both girls want crochet hearts making for them! The other 6 Colour Monsters will have to wait!

Should be done by Christmas at this rate! 🤣