The Play Pod

29/04/2026

P IS FOR PLAY THERAPIST!

I love this from The Redwood Center for Children & Families

Our role is sooo much more than play! ❤️

21/04/2026

L IS FOR LIVE!

This is now live!

Introductory offer of £6 for short time only!

Check out stories for content 💚🧡

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19/04/2026

L IS FOR LABOUR OF LOVE

I've got around to creating an A-Z Guide for Parents: When big feelings show up with practical tools, suggested dialogue, reflections, compassion and a whole lot more!

I've leant on my own experience as a mother, teacher, Play Therapist, Behaviour and Well-being lead so hoping it can provide insight and support.

Hoping to upload to my Etsy Shop next week as a digital download.

https://theplaypod.etsy.com

18/04/2026

SH IS FOR SHARING SATURDAY

New dates released for Den Play CPD by Vital Spark Theatre

Please pay a look and share on for other therapists who maybe interested.

The therapeutic use of dens in play therapy... and beyond!

18/04/2026

SH IS FOR SHARING SATURDAY!

This is exciting...

A new venue for Play Therapy with Anna Outside Play Therapy providing both indoor and outdoor Play Therapy.

Anna's passion for outdoor Play Therapy and children's mental health runs deep and now there is a dedicated space for all of this to be supported.



https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AzsRX32B3/

15/04/2026

R IS FOR READ!

If you want to do something for you today...

Read this https://www.hollystoppit.com/blog/how-to-chat-with-your-parts-on-the-page?fbclid=IwdGRzaARMVf5jbGNrBExVQmV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHgYpieS1SlgswQOTtJAta4STKHlWaQojMywMkFWxhhuV4lkuVeWR-9AyFB68_aem_80xLYKM4dY3tp7SZb61lmQ&sfnsn=scwspwa

The most fantastic blog post and creative activity to explore "your parts"

Very much looking forward to attending Holly Stoppit Workshops in June! 💜

Holly Stoppit is a facilitator, performance skills teacher, theatre director and dramatherapist, specialising in live, interactive, improvised and devised performance.

13/04/2026

R IS FOR REST

This post by PIP Solutions Training & Consultancy stopped me in my tracks

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DLCViWhkp/

When I started out as a trainee therapist 6 years ago now (!) I did not value rest...like proper rest.

Constantly doing, chasing, completion and rat race of life!

Rest looks different to each and everyone of us.

But now, I see the value of rest for myself in order for me to best equip and hold space for all the clients I see over the week.

At first I felt guilty of having dedicated time a week for myself but now I see it as crucial to holding clinical workload in the week.

It doesn't have to mean being still for me it means to be distant, away from distractions and my favourite one being alone!

My REST will change as I grow and develop as a therapist and one size definitely does not fit all!

How can you ensure you have valid rest in your week?

10/04/2026

SH IS FOR SHOP!

My Etsy Shop is back up and running!

https://theplaypod.etsy.com

I am currently working on an A-Z Guide for Parents: When big feelings show up which will be available soon!

Hope everyone has been able to enjoy the Easter holidays and find moments of rest and restore before the term resumes next week 💜

01/04/2026

N IS FOR NOSTALGIC!

I'm staying at my parents at the moment and in true Nanny K style she has kept all my toys from the 80s/90s.

Playground kids?

Puppy in my Pocket?

Anyone remember these?! 😁

Lovely to see my girls playing with these toys and gives me a chance to tap into my inner child too!

30/03/2026

M IS FOR MONEY MONDAY!

A new monthly post about my past monthly expenses

I am hoping this gives transparency to what PTs have to pay on a monthly basis if they are self employed.

This is an example and I can appreciate everyone will experience this differently but hope it is helpful!

Some months are less some are more depending on what fees need to be paid towards:

💚 CPD/Training
💜 Supervision
🩷 Annual Validation
🧡 Resources
🩵 Insurance
💛 ICO fee
❤️ DBS update service

28/03/2026

S IS FOR SALE

To celebrate my Etsy Shop being opened a month and it being the end of March, everything in my Etsy Shop will have 10% off from Monday!

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25/03/2026

W IS FOR WILD WEDNESDAY!

I'm making my way through a marvellous book at the moment...

Woman Who Run With Wolves. 🐺

SO many a ha moments, resonating, aligning and so purposeful of my present, past and future.

One part has particularly stood out...

❌ When you’re with people who don’t understand you, your “wild self” shrinks—you second-guess yourself, perform, or feel disconnected.

✅When you’re with people who do understand you, your true nature expands—you feel seen, safe, and more yourself without effort.

In that sense:

❤️ The right people don’t tame you—they recognise you.

You don’t have to explain your depth, emotions, or instincts—they’re simply accepted.

Being understood is not about agreement, but about feeling emotionally and intuitively “met.”

Reconnecting with your authentic self and finding people who genuinely understand you go hand in hand.

You don’t fully “return to yourself” in isolation—you also need spaces and relationships where that self is welcomed, not judged or minimised.

This is SO relational to my work as a therapist having clients being seen and heard but also reflects the people in my journey who have encouraged me and still do to this day!

I really hope you know who you are, if not it'll make itself known 🐺