ARCH Creative and Play Therapy Centre

ARCH Creative and Play Therapy Centre ARCH Creative and Play Therapy Centre provides Play Therapy for children and teenagers Arch Therapy Centre now also offers Therapeutic Parent Support.

Play Therapy for Children and Creative Therapy for Adolescents and Adults in Limerick and Munster. Creative/ Play Therapy provides a safe space for children, teenagers and adults to explore and express their experiences and emotions and develop new ways of coping with their world. This service is provided by a trained and experienced Accredited Play Therapist, Janine Nehrig. Janine has worked with

children and families in different settings since 2003. As a member of Play Therapy Ireland and the Psychological Society of Ireland, she adheres to strict codes of practice, incl. clinical supervision, continuing professional development and clinical governance, as well as Ireland’s child protection guidelines Children First. Janine is also a member of the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists, Accredited Register, accredited and regulated by the UK government Professional Standards Authority. Play Therapy has been shown to be very effective with children and teenagers who are experiencing a variety of emotional, social or behavioural difficulties:
Social exclusion/ difficult relationships Communication problems
Emotional and self-esteem problems
Abuse experiences
Underperforming/ poor academic achievement
Concentration/ attention
Separation/ divorce
Anger, aggression, violence
Stress , anxiety, phobias, social withdrawal
Loss/ bereavement,
Nightmares/ bedwetting
Coping with developmental difficulties: ADHD, Developmental Delay, Selective Mutism, Physical Difficulties
Attachment difficulties
Substance misuse/ self-destructive behaviours
Going into Care/ Adoption


Creative Therapy offers adolescents and adults the opportunity to talk about what is going on for them in a safe, supportive space as well as to use creative media to explore experiences, which may, at times, feel more natural. If you are a parent or adult experiencing difficulties, knowing about Creative Therapy might help. Arch Creative and Play Therapy Centre now also offers Creative Clinical Supervision. Creative Clinical Supervision utilises traditional as well as creative means to support therapeutic practitioners to process, reflect on and facilitate their client work. This may especially suit Play Therapists and other Creative Arts Therapists who frequently work creatively with clients and will find exploration of their clinical work through Art, Clay Work, Sandplay, Drama and Projection particularly important. However, the benefits of Creative Supervision encompass the activation and making-aware of previously unconscious processes and knowledge which can then be integrated into the therapist's own style of working with clients. If you are interested in any of these services, please contact Arch Creative and Play Therapy Centre to discuss details.

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How do children develop empathy? Parents have a big role to play.

20/12/2024

It’s essential to understand the various challenges children face, including the often-taboo topic of p**p withholding. This behaviour can be distressing for both the child and the caregiver, and it’s crucial to approach it with empathy and understanding. In recent years, research has shed light...

Please see flyer attached below: 2025 Parent Workshops delivered online by the Primary Care Child and Family Psychology ...
19/12/2024

Please see flyer attached below: 2025 Parent Workshops delivered online by the Primary Care Child and Family Psychology Service. Available for parents, guardians and caregivers living in Limerick City or County.

18/12/2024
09/12/2024

Let’s bust a few myths:

❌ “They’re just playing”
✅ Complex processes (neurological, physical and relational) are occurring in playful moments

❌ “Learning does not happen through playing”
✅ Learning through play has important pedagogical functions

❌ “Playing won’t help you if you’re stressed”
✅ Play is a natural stress reliever

❌ “Play Therapy is not evidence-based”
✅ Play Therapy is evidenced-based with substantial empirical research



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05/12/2024

“Watching your child do things you were not allowed to do as a child can be a major trigger for irritability. No matter how much you have decided to be a gentle parent, when your child starts breaking societal rules that you would not have gotten away with, it can become extremely difficult to cope with your own feelings. Recognizing the root of your frustration is the first step to processing it without letting it overwhelm you.” J. Milburn⁣
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Do you find this is an emotional trigger for you? This one can be really tricky to navigate. Sometimes we feel immense joy, freedom and liberation, seeing our child doing things we were not allowed to do, such as climbing on the couch, jumping in puddles, wearing a Batman suit to dinner. Other times we feel filled with a flood of complex emotions and thoughts when our children act in ways that were not accepted when we were children. Examples of this are… “back-talk,” whining, rude tones, crying… even some types of silliness and play can unexpectedly trigger memories of these behaviours being punished, dismissed or suppressed.⁣
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Learn more about identifying and processing your parent anger and anxiety triggers in my latest 📖 ⁣
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Finding Your Calm: A Responsive Parents Guide to Self-Regulation and Co-Regulation⁣
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Link in bio or on the Website: responsiveparentinginspirations.com⁣
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Address

7 The Crescent, O'Connell Avenue
Limerick
V94A4NF

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6:30pm
Thursday 9am - 7:30pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

00353 89 4153493

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Play and Creative Therapy at Arch Creative and Play Therapy Centre

Play Therapy for Children and Creative Therapy for Adolescents and Adults in Limerick and Munster. Creative/ Play Therapy provides a safe space for children, teenagers and adults to explore and express their experiences and emotions and develop new ways of coping with their world.

Arch Therapy Centre also offers Therapeutic Parent Support and Clinical Supervision for Therapeutic Practitioners. This service is provided by a trained and experienced Accredited Play Therapist, Janine Nehrig. Janine has worked with children and families in different settings since 2003. As a member of Play Therapy Ireland and the Psychological Society of Ireland, she adheres to strict codes of practice, incl. clinical supervision, continuing professional development and clinical governance, as well as Ireland’s child protection guidelines Children First. Janine is also a member of the Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists, Accredited Register, accredited and regulated by the UK government Professional Standards Authority. Play Therapy has been shown to be very effective with children and teenagers who are experiencing a variety of emotional, social or behavioural difficulties: Social exclusion/ difficult relationships Communication problems Emotional and self-esteem problems Abuse experiences Underperforming/ poor academic achievement Concentration/ attention Separation/ divorce Anger, aggression, violence Stress , anxiety, phobias, social withdrawal Loss/ bereavement, Nightmares/ bedwetting Coping with developmental difficulties: ADHD, Developmental Delay, Selective Mutism, Physical Difficulties Attachment difficulties Substance misuse/ self-destructive behaviours Going into Care/ Adoption Creative Therapy offers adolescents and adults the opportunity to talk about what is going on for them in a safe, supportive space as well as to use creative media to explore experiences, which may, at times, feel more natural. If you are a parent or adult experiencing difficulties, knowing about Creative Therapy might help. Arch Creative and Play Therapy Centre now also offers Creative Clinical Supervision. Creative Clinical Supervision utilises traditional as well as creative means to support therapeutic practitioners to process, reflect on and facilitate their client work. This may especially suit Play Therapists and other Creative Arts Therapists who frequently work creatively with clients and will find exploration of their clinical work through Art, Clay Work, Sandplay, Drama and Projection particularly important. However, the benefits of Creative Supervision encompass the activation and making-aware of previously unconscious processes and knowledge which can then be integrated into the therapist's own style of working with clients. If you are interested in any of these services, please contact Arch Creative and Play Therapy Centre to discuss details.