The Play Pod

14/10/2025

E IS FOR EXCITED!

Some of you may have noticed me sharing a few posts from the Synergetic Play Therapy Institute. Their beliefs, morals and messages really align with mine at the moment.

So pleased to share that I have booked on to the Introduction of SPT next October 2026 with PIP Solutions Training & Consultancy.

Very grateful that this training by Lisa Dion is being brought to Birmingham so I can mindfully enjoy x 3 days training so close to home!

Felt sense of EXCITEMENT right now 💚

10/10/2025

TH IS FOR THANKFUL!

A little activity to add to, to be reminded how thankful we are...

🎃 THANKFUL PUMPKIN 🎃

Cue fabric markers and a plush pumpkin 🧡

The things I do whilst having a moment of peace before picking up the kids! 🤣

The idea is each day myself and my family will write on things we are thankful for. This gives a sense of gratitude in turn which will enhance wellbeing and motivation.

I'm sure this could be used in a therapeutic capacity too, or even in staff rooms to boost staff morale and well being!

10/10/2025

Y IS FOR YELLOW!

A wonderful friend sent me this recently and it hit just at the right time 💛

Find your YELLOW 💛

I am aware it's also Mental Health Awareness Day, a subject I'm very passionate about. In my eyes Mental Health should be an awareness EVERYDAY and for EVERYONE 💛

09/10/2025

D IS FOR DAILY!

A gentle daily reminder for us all 💛🩷

More recently I am being reminded to focus on what is attracting and reacting to my energy...

So far it's this...

🩷 Exploring workshops to release my creativity
💛 Exploring future CPD to enhance my skills as a PT
🩷 Drawn to imagery like below 👇
💛 Creating moments of time to pause
🩷 Filling my self compassion cup by doing the above and potentially lots more 👆

08/10/2025

W IS FOR WINDOW!

Window of Tolerance.

Really interesting post from PTSD UK about the window of tolerance with someone who maybe experienced or has experienced PTSD.

Definitely worth an explore...

04/10/2025

S IS FOR SUPPORT

A few days ago I mentioned about a mid week tutorial I attended as part of my Young People Counselling Course and some sites for support for young people and their families were shared.

Here is another one...

CHUMS

Another platform for support that has:
💜 Forums for yp, parents and families
💚 Information on important topics
💛 Mindjurney: a self help tool for yp

Again, hope these can be useful.

Welcome to CHUMS Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing Service supporting Children, Young People and their families, with other services specifically supporting adults; Babyloss Bereavement Service and Bedfordshire Su***de Bereavement Service. We also offer a Specialist Bereavement Service in Kent a...

04/10/2025

SH IS FOR SHARING SATURDAY.

As I mentioned in the week I attended a quarterly tutorial for my Young Person Counselling course this week and talk turned to the support that is out there for young people.

I have started collating this information into a one size document in order to support those who need it in a crisis.

The thoughts behind this, is that having all the information in one place is:

↪️ Accessible
↪️ Knowledgeable
↪️ Useful

Still undecided on the imagery but I'm hoping it's a step in the right direction.

Feedback welcome 🤗

02/10/2025

SH IS FOR SHARE!

Last night I attended a tutorial for my Young People Counselling course.

Lots of services were shared to support Young People in times of crisis.

I thought it may be helpful to share on here in case there are services you haven't heard of before to signpost for a young person and their families.

First one is...

https://www.kooth.com/

KOOTH is an online platform that supports a young person's mental health and wellbeing.

What is useful about this is that:

💚 Speak to other young people on moderated chat forums
💛 Reach out via a text service to fully trained counsellors
💜 Articles, resources and self help tools

Hope it's helpful, I'll plan to share a few more over the next few days as surprisingly to me, there are lots out there.

29/09/2025

I'm enjoying this creative writing lark....

PT Lunchbreak

Pen on the paper
Shadow of my arm
A PT's lunchbreak today
Is the essence of calm

Lift head up
Look at the blue sky
Sitting here wondering
How very lucky am I?

Not all are like this
Rushing from one to next
But I'll be reminded
That this could be best

Birds tweeting
Singing their song
Reminding us of their living
Their purpose, their gong

This lunchbreak is new
A welcome one as well
Past of rushing, pressure
Has soon been put to dwell

So I'll savour this moment
In hope of more to come
A PT's lunchbreak
Is a very unique one!

28/09/2025

R IS FOR RAW!

This is raw in our household at the moment.

But as I read, a real grounding moment to a way to be curious about the anxiety and how best to help.

26/09/2025

F IS FOR FEEDBACK!

What a great way to look at your internal dialogue when the shoulda and coulda turn up!

Synergetic Play Therapy Institute yet again providing a different alternative to becoming curious when there is conflict between our authentic selves.

By asking ourselves to EXCEPT THE FEEDBACK 💕 provides us with a loving care towards the thoughts of conflict about ourselves.

Just brilliant!



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