Bellefield Play Therapy & Child Psychotherapy Services.

09/06/2022

Very true words 🥰

23/05/2022

The power of a hug..🥰 In every living species there is a need, a desire, a necessity to be seen & loved 😍

12/05/2022

07/05/2022

So many children in classrooms may struggle with adverse childhood experiences, trauma & learning challenges which will most definitely affect their executive functioning, ability to concentrate & co regulation. Below are some strategies to help when kiddies feel over whelmed or need some adult assistance.
It is so important to meet every single child where they are at emotionally & socially, not where we as adults or professionals wish them to be! All emotions must be welcomed & not judged if effective change is to happen 🥰

06/05/2022

Do tread softly..There are many sensitive souls amongst us! 💕

15/04/2022

It's all important! They just need our time, patience & presence more than anything.🥰

01/04/2022

We are our kids emotional models, anchors & containers 💕

13/02/2022

Our own emotional health & wellbeing is so important when we parent. Can't pour from an empty bucket ♥

07/02/2022

Boundaries are a necessity, they give children a sense of safety & security..Children often have an emotional response to these boundaries. When this happens, we don't need to give in to this response & we don't need to shut it down either.

Having an emotional response to a boundary isn't something to be concerned about, rather an opportunity to discuss, to help you child navigate their reaction & develop their emotional agility.

Firstly, acknowledge: "I know you want to watch more TV, I like watching TV too..

Secondly create the boundary: "but now it's time to..."
Remember, give your child the choice, "shall you turn off the TV or would you like me to help you?".

Finally regulate & relate: I can give you a hug if you need one.

31/01/2022

If you show kindness you'll grow kindness 💕

13/01/2022

Children don't have the linguistic ability to express themselves when they are feeling sad, mad or angry. Instead we need to pay attention to their behaviour, help them find safe & healthy ways to express these emotions.
Only when we help children regulate these big feelings while empathising & supporting them rather than judging, shaming or critising can we help them to reason and alter their behaviour going forward.

12/01/2022

This is an excellent visual illustrating how hard some students need to work in school to keep their emotions & feelings masked. Often presenting as the good child. As the day progresses this can become very difficult to suppress. When they arrive home to their safe place, where they feel loved & secure, often these pent up emotions erupt. It is our job as parents to help our kids find safe, appropriate & healthy ways to release this pent up energy. Remember much healthier out than in!

16/12/2021

The best way to teach our children empathy & compassion is to model it as parents ourselves 💝