My Space Play Therapy

My Space Play Therapy My Space Play Therapy offers therapeutic support to children and their families

Training workshops Often children find "talking" therapies difficult.

Play therapy allows children to express their feelings and difficulties through play in a safe, non judgemental and child led environment.Through play therapy children can develop a sense of self, improve social skills and concentration and can work through difficult issues. Mediums used in the play room include art and craft materials musical instruments, puppets, role play equipment, sand, water, small world toys, dolls house

Play therapy can be suitable for children who are finding it difficult to concentrate in school, have suffered a trauma, whose parents have separated, have suffered abuse, had a loss/bereavement,find it hard to make/keep friends, have difficult behaviours or have nightmares to name some issues

PARENT SUPPORT CONSULTATIONS- Are you struggling at the minute with parenting , not sure what to do or say to your child ....Get in touch to arrange a face to face or zoom consult ,individualised to your family �

CREATIVE CLINICAL SUPERVISION- a safe, reflective, non judgemental space to explore, learn and grow your professional practice. improve the quality of your work and gain support with any workplace issues. Available for trainee and qualified therapists, teachers, early years educators, nurses, gardai, etc

CORPORATE WELLBEING SESSIONS/WEBINAR- Are you a small or large business wanting to support employees who are parenting In a pandemic. We know our home life affects productivity. Get in touch to explore how you can reduce parenting stressors for your staff, improving productivity and well-being. Get a tailor made session or webinar specific to your needs

TRAINING- providing tailor made trainings for those Croke Park hours, preschool teachers, SNA, paediateic staff etc . For example- managing anxiety in the classroom, integrating sensory play into your setting , Raising Self Esteem, Positive Parentinh etc . Get in touch to explore further

Managing Grief and Loss for Your ChildrenIn this insightful talk by Melissa Moore, Accredited Play and Creative Arts The...
30/10/2025

Managing Grief and Loss for Your Children

In this insightful talk by Melissa Moore, Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist, we will explore how grief shows up in children of different ages, how to recognise when they’re struggling, and how to support them in ways that are developmentally appropriate and emotionally safe. Grief isn’t just about death — children can grieve many kinds of losses, from the passing of a loved one or pet, to moving house or changing schools. You’ll learn practical strategies to help your child express their feelings, how grief may impact behaviour, sleep and school, and when to seek extra support. This talk will give you confidence in your ability to walk beside your child through their grief with empathy, language and understanding.
Suitable for parents, caregivers, teachers and childcare workers.

Free event, booking required, please contact Tullamore Library: https://www.offaly.ie/tullamore-library/

Offaly County Council Offaly County Childcare Committee Clg. Offaly Public Participation Network Laois Offaly CYPSC
My Space Play Therapy

💜Last week a parent I worked with was told by another professional who works with kids that her child's behaviour was po...
27/10/2025

💜Last week a parent I worked with was told by another professional who works with kids that her child's behaviour was poor because mum was giving her too much attention......now this has boiled my blood so I want to set the record straight and be very clear here with you

💜When your child melts down, cries, whines, or clings ,it is not because you’re giving too much attention.

💜It’s because they are human beings with big feelings, and sometimes life feels too big for them.

💜Every moment you give them your eyes, your words, your time, your presence, you are protecting their emotional brain, helping them regulate, and building a bond that will serve them for life.

✖️Connection is not a ✖️weakness.
✖️Attention is not bribery.
✖️Love is not spoiling.

If you’re tired of being told you’re “too soft,” “too available,” or “giving too much attention” 
💜 you are exactly what your child needs.

💥DM me today if you want to learn how to bring calm, happiness, and connection into your home, and make this Christmas less stress, more laughter, more joy.
I have 2 November spaces left for my 8-week Calm Home Method- no more until 2026

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22/10/2025

💜I used to think if I shouted loud enough , they'd listen.But what my children actually needed was a regulated me.

💜When I learned to pause and ground myself first, everything changed.

✅️This is the work I now help parents do every day because it works. Regulation is not about being perfect and having your Sxxt together every day cause thats not real life. It's about being present for your kids as much as possible .

💥If you are struggling in your parenting, finding your childs behaviours difficult to deal with then please get in touch and stop struggling alone. My Calm Home Method is an 8 week 1-1 supportive parenting programme tailored just to your family and your needs built on research,neuroscience, Play therapy insights and my experience of being a mam of 3 but also my 30 years experience of helping hundreds of families just like yours to bring more happiness,laughter, calm and better relationships into your homes.

20/10/2025

💜I know this might feel uncomfortable.
But this is where real change begins and anyone whose been following for a while you ll know I don't sugar coat things .

💜We spend so much energy trying to control our children’s behavior.
“Stop shouting.” “Calm down.” “Do as I say.”

But here’s the truth:
✅️Your child’s brain is wired to borrow your nervous system.
If yours is in survival mode, they will meet you there.

✅️Regulation is contagious.
Yours… or theirs.

💜This isn’t about blame. It’s about stepping into your power as the emotional leader of the home.
When you regulate first, you don’t just change that moment but you change the entire emotional climate of your home.

💜 You can’t teach calm if you don’t embody it.

💜If this hits a nerve, it’s meant to.
Not to make you feel guilty but to help you see where your real power lives.

💥Comment “I get it” below if you’ve felt your child mirror your stress and know that you don't have to do this alone . Follow along for more information...

💜That moment when your child says…👉 “I’m stupid.”👉 “I can’t do anything right.”👉 “I’ll never get it.”It hits you like a ...
16/10/2025

💜That moment when your child says…
👉 “I’m stupid.”
👉 “I can’t do anything right.”
👉 “I’ll never get it.”

It hits you like a punch in the gut.

💜You’ve tried everything  to lift them up.
You tell them they’re brilliant.
You remind them of all the things they can  do.
You cheer. You reassure. You love so fiercely.

And yet… those words keep coming. 💔

💜Behind those words isn’t a child being dramatic.
It’s a child who’s feeling defeated.
A child who’s starting to believe those words.
And for a parent, that’s a worry that runs deep.

💜You might feel helpless.
You might question if you’re doing enough.
You might wonder how to reach them.

💜Here’s the truth I want you to hear today:
✖️ You are not failing.
✖️ Your child is not broken.
✖️ And this story isn’t set in stone.

When we meet their pain with calm, connection, and steady belief in who they are
not just what they can do, we help them build a new inner voice.
One that says, "I can try anything. "

💜You’re not alone in this. So many parents are walking this road too , quietly carrying that ache in their chest.

If this hits home for you…
✅️ Comment below or tag another parent who needs to hear this.
✅️ Save it for the hard days.

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14/10/2025

💜Parents often rush to reassure when their child says things like “I’m stupid” or “I can’t do anything right.” And I know this because I have done it too.

💜But now I know that reassurance alone doesn’t change what the child believes about themselves.

💜Real change comes from helping them feel understood first  and then gently building their internal voiced

✖️Instead of: “Don’t say that, of course you can.”

✅️Try: “I can hear how hard that felt. You’re feeling really frustrated right now"

💥I work with families every week helping them understand what's going on in their child's brain and body so that we can together change these feelings and make your home happier, Calmer and better relationships .....this is based on 30 years experience working with families just like yours .

💥I now have space for 2 families ...if you want in drop a ME below or DM more details

14/10/2025

Join Accredited Play and Creative Arts Therapist, Melissa Moore this Wednesday at 6pm for a very insightful talk where she will explore
- how grief shows up in children of different ages,
- how to recognise when they’re struggling, and
- how to support them in ways that are developmentally appropriate and emotionally safe.
You will learn practical strategies to help your child express their feelings, how grief may impact behaviour, sleep and school, and when to seek extra support.
My Space Play Therapy

💜Ever felt at the end of your tether ....constant screaming, throwing and tears and a new baby to add to it💜I worked wi...
07/10/2025

💜Ever felt at the end of your tether ....constant screaming, throwing and tears and a new baby to add to it

💜I worked with a lovely family just like that over 8 weeks and just look at the transformation. Their words at the end will always stay with me !

💜If you would like to understand your child, improve your relationship with them and feel closer then send me a DM for more info

💜Take the first step to creating a better family life ( by zoom or face to face)....let's chat some more in the DM s

03/10/2025

💜One of the worse days ever..... Sitting in the car park after school drop-off, crying before I even drove to work.

💜Because the morning had been one long battle , shouting, slamming doors, tears.

💜And the guilt hit me like a wave.

💜I remember thinking, ‘This can’t be what family life is meant to feel like.’

💜If you’ve ever sat in that car park holding back tears, I want you to know you’re not alone.

💜I’ve been there too. And mornings don’t have to stay this way.

💜If you’ve ever driven away from drop-off with guilt in your chest and tears in your eyes… please know, you’re not the only parent.

💜I’ve been there too. And there’s another way. 

✅️If this is you then I can support you with my 1-1 tailored family support programme, "The Calm Home Method," an 8 week intensive and supportive parenting programme. Send me a DM to chat some more.

💜There is no need to do this alone

01/10/2025

💜School mornings don’t break us because we’re bad parents.

💜They break us because we’re human. Because we’re tired. Because we’re holding it all.

💜And sometimes, all it takes is one change, one breath, one hug, one moment of connection to shift the whole tone.

❤️ Tag the parent friend who needs to hear this today.  

26/02/2025

👉I'm hiding out in the loo again just for a few minutes peace.

📌Sound Familiar?? If this is you there's a reason.If your child is always demanding your attention, having big meltdowns, lots of tears or shouting or maybe refusing to be alone... Have you considered it's likely to be because they are anxious !!!

👉Trust me when I say I get it. I've spent nearly 30 years helping parents understand and support their worried child . I've helped them boost their child's self esteem and ability in themselves to believe that they can cope with big feelings.

📌Life DOES NOT have to be like this , finding hiding places so you can just breathe...

👉You can help your child to feel safe and secure without burnout. My proven programme gives you the knowledge and tools to do just that.

📌Youre not alone and you don't have to figure this out by yourself. Let me show you how.

✅Bookings CLOSING SOON, only 10 spaces available

✅DM and we can chat some more

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