Sussex Sunshine Play Therapy

16/05/2026

Just completed therapeutic life story work training with family futures, next week Theraplay training. Look forward to being able to support more families

13/02/2026

Great to meet Jo and Lauren watch this space for new ventures

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This is your sign to turn notifications on 👀💜

Because when we reveal this…
You won’t want to miss it.

11/02/2026

Sussex Sunshine Play Therapy is a Local Authority approved provider of play therapy through the Adoption Support Fund (ASF).

We support children to process their trauma through a language they understand — play.

Through specialist therapeutic play, children are given a safe and respectful space to express feelings, experiences, and memories that are often too difficult to put into words. Play therapy helps children build emotional resilience, improve wellbeing, and feel better understood.

If you are an adoptive family or supporting a child with ASF eligibility and would like to explore play therapy support, feel free to get in touch to learn more.

💛 Supporting healing through play
💛 Creating safe spaces for emotional expression
💛 Child-centred, trauma-informed practice

09/02/2026

If you would like more information about Sussex Sunshine Play Therapy check out our website

Play therapy sessions with Caroline Briggs qualified play therapist. with over 30 years experience working with children and families.

09/02/2026

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week 💛

At Sussex Sunshine Play Therapy, we see every day how powerful it is when children are given a safe space to express their feelings through play, creativity and connection.

Children don’t always have the words to explain what’s going on inside — but through play, their worries, strengths, questions and hopes can be seen and understood.

This week is a good reminder to:
☀️ Listen without rushing
☀️ Notice changes in behaviour
☀️ Make time for play and connection
☀️ Reassure children that feelings are welcome

If you’re concerned about a child’s emotional wellbeing, early support can make a real difference.

03/02/2026

Intergenerational cinema sounds like a great activity to do with your family.

We have spaces on the following free sessions, all supporting Children’s Mental Health Week, but throughout February!

So if you know any children who have lost a loved one and are known to Andy’s Angels please contact us: info@andysangels.org.uk

Intergenerational Cinema Session
7th Feb 10-12
Merriman Grange
Only 9 spaces left

Ready Steady Cook Session
15th Feb 11-1.30
Tommy’s Community Kitchen
Only 6 spaces left

Ball Yoga Drumming Session
21st Feb 10-11
Merriman Grange
Only a few spaces left

🧘 Ball Yoga – gentle movement to help children relax, focus, and release energy

🎬 Intergenerational Cinema – sharing stories, laughter, and connection across generations

🍳 Cooking Sessions – building confidence, teamwork, and life skills while having fun

Tommy's Community Kitchen and Bakery
Merriman Grange Care Home
Rotary Club of Worthing

31/01/2026

I would love to say I am fit enough to do this but happy to donate to support

Running an endurance event for Andy’s Angels is far more than a physical challenge, it is a powerful act of remembrance, solidarity, and hope for families navigating the devastating loss of a loved one.

Endurance running embodies the very spirit of what Andy’s Angels stands for.
💙It is about perseverance when the road feels endless.
💙It is about putting one foot in front of the other when the body aches and the mind wants to stop.
💙It mirrors, in a small but meaningful way, the emotional endurance that bereaved families live with every single day.

When someone chooses to run for Andy’s Angels, they are not simply taking on miles, they are carrying stories, memories, and love with them.
Each training session becomes a quiet moment of reflection.
Each early morning run, each hill climbed, and each blister endured becomes an act of purpose.
The challenge becomes symbolic: if we can push through this, we can help others push through something far harder.

On race day, the experience is profoundly moving. Supporters, friends, and strangers cheer from the sidelines, unaware that the runner’s motivation is rooted in something deeply personal and meaningful. The Andy’s Angels name on a T-shirt becomes a conversation starter, a moment to share why the charity matters, and an opportunity to raise awareness of the support it provides to grieving families.

Endurance events also create a shared journey. Supporters follow the training, donate, and send messages of encouragement. The runner is never alone just as Andy’s Angels ensures that no bereaved family has to face their grief alone. You get a dedicated 1:1 supporter.

The miles connect people, weaving a community bound together by compassion and purpose.

There is also something profoundly healing in movement.
Running gives space for thoughts, for memories, and for quiet reflection.
Many runners describe how the rhythm of their footsteps becomes almost meditative. For some, it is a way to process emotions; for others, it is a way to honour a loved one’s memory in a deeply personal way.

Crossing the finish line is emotional, not because the run is over, but because of what it represents. It stands as a testament to what can be achieved when determination is paired with purpose. Funds raised go on to provide vital support packs, comfort items, and practical help for families at the very moment they need it most.

Ultimately, running an endurance event for Andy’s Angels turns physical effort into tangible compassion. It transforms miles into memories honoured, pain into purpose, and personal challenge into collective support.

Every step taken is a step taken for a family who needs to know they are not alone.

Here are the links to book your place:

https://andysangels.org.uk/events/?1306828949=21

31/01/2026

I wonder who fancies joining me to attend this event

☕🍰 Afternoon Tea at New Place Hotel 🍰☕

Join us for a delicious and relaxed afternoon on Sunday 22nd March 2026, 2pm–4pm, at the beautiful New Place Hotel 💜

For just £25 per person, enjoy a tempting selection of tea, coffee, sandwiches, cakes, and scones — with a bar also available on site!

Tables seat 8 guests, making it perfect for friends, family, or meeting new people. Smaller groups will be seated with others, and larger bookings will be split across tables.

✨ A lovely afternoon out you won’t want to miss — book your place and join us for tea, treats, and great company! ✨

Book your space here 💜 https://abbysheroes.beaconforms.com/form/319ef248

31/01/2026

So excited just booked onto a Theraplay course, look forward to adding to my knowledge and experience. Also booked onto Life Story course as well. Life is for learning and I anticipate learning for a long time :)