TAASC

21/11/2025

We are pleased to share that our Family Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa (FT-AN) & Systemic Practice. This training was grounded in the Maudsley approach and systemic practice, has been successfully completed this week.

Across three days, participants engaged in reflective learning, relational mapping, systemic formulation, and core FT-AN interventions that strengthen clinical practice with young people and their families. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our Programme Facilitators:

John Burnham, Consultant Systemic Psychotherapist
Parveen Kaur, Family & Systemic Psychotherapist / Systemic Supervisor

Their expertise, clarity, and thoughtful facilitation provided a highly valuable learning experience for all involved.
Well done to all professionals who attended and contributed with openness, curiosity, and a commitment to high-quality care. At TAASC, we strongly believe in continuous professional development that enhances pathways for Eating Disorders, and this training has been an important step in that direction.

If you were unable to join us this time, there will be a 4-day Multifamily Therapy (MFT) training in March 2026.

We look forward to attending and continuing to build strong, evidence-based systemic support for families.

21/11/2025

Join us for our next CPD Café at TAASC!

Our monthly meet-up for therapists, educators, and childcare professionals to learn, share insights, and connect.

🗓 Wednesday 26th November 2025 | 🕖 19:00 – 20:00
📍 Remedies Clinic, Birkirkara – 3rd Floor

This Month’s Topic:
“Talk in Two – Supporting Bilingual Development in the Early Years”
Delivered by Speech and Language Pathologist, Michelle Mifsud

Michelle Mifsud is a Speech-Language Pathologist specialising in early intervention and neurodevelopmental communication needs. She focuses particularly on autism in girls and women and uses a range of evidence-based approaches. Michelle is committed to family-centred, school-inclusive, individualised therapy that empowers children through meaningful communication.

Is one language “easier”? Does bilingualism cause confusion? How can we best support children learning both Maltese, English and other languages? This session unpacks current research, debunks common myths, and offers hands-on strategies to foster bilingual development in preschool and early primary contexts. Designed for therapists working with young children, childcare staff and early years educators to help nurture the development of both Maltese and English.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/xYnxDRCGRPbN5FyB7

🎟 FREE for TAASC & MOVE associates
💶 €10 for external participants (pay online upon registration or on the day)
💳 Pay online:https://checkout.revolut.com/.../dbb4d13c-2f3b-4a55-a940...

⚠️ Places are limited!
We’d greatly appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with your colleagues.
📧 Questions? Reach us at info@taascmalta.com
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18/11/2025

✨ Exciting News from TAASC! ✨
We’re thrilled to share that Sarah Bianco, Occupational Therapist, has officially launched The Alert Program at Verdala International School — one of the fantastic schools we’re proud to partner with.
At TAASC, we’re committed to supporting students’ regulation, focus, and overall well-being across multiple educational settings. Providing services directly within schools allows us to work closely with educators and families to create meaningful, consistent support for children.
If you’re interested in bringing TAASC programs or therapy services to your school, we’d love to connect.
📩 Get in touch and let’s explore how we can support your community!

13/11/2025

Join us for our next CPD Café at TAASC!
Our monthly meet-up for therapists, educators, and childcare professionals to learn, share insights, and connect.
🗓 Wednesday 26th November 2025 | 🕖 19:00 – 20:00
📍 Remedies Clinic, Birkirkara – 3rd Floor

This Month’s Topic:
“Talk in Two – Supporting Bilingual Development in the Early Years”
Delivered by Speech and Language Pathologist, Michelle Mifsud

Is one language “easier”? Does bilingualism cause confusion? How can we best support children learning both Maltese, English and other languages? This session unpacks current research, debunks common myths, and offers hands-on strategies to foster bilingual development in preschool and early primary contexts. Designed for therapists working with young children, childcare staff and early years educators to help nurture the development of both Maltese and English.

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/xYnxDRCGRPbN5FyB7

🎟 FREE for TAASC & MOVE associates
💶 €10 for external participants (pay online upon registration or on the day)
💳 Pay online:https://checkout.revolut.com/payment-link/dbb4d13c-2f3b-4a55-a940-7a30e8d5e0cf

⚠️ Places are limited!
We’d greatly appreciate your support in sharing this opportunity with your colleagues.
📧 Questions? Reach us at info@taascmalta.com

12/11/2025

Congratulations to Yasmine Briffa, Speech and Language Pathologist, and Martina Cassar, Occupational Therapist, who recently attended their graduation mass at St John’s Co-Cathedral, a proud moment marking the beginning of their professional journey.

We are truly privileged to have them both starting their careers with us at TAASC. Their dedication, compassion, and enthusiasm will undoubtedly make a difference in such a valuable and much-needed field.

We wish Yasmine and Martina every success as they begin this exciting new chapter. we have no doubt they will continue to do great things! 🎓🌟

Yasmine Briffa Martina Cassar

11/11/2025

11/11/2025

🌐 Beyond the Screen: Cyberbullying Across Work and Learning Environments
Hosted by bBrave as part of Anti-Bullying Week 2025

Today’s session on “Support in Action”, facilitated by Prof. Nigel Camilleri, shared powerful insights on how we can all make a difference

💻 Cyberbullying vs. Schoolyard Bullying 🏫
Both are deeply harmful but they differ in how and where they happen.
🔹 Cyberbullying happens online, can reach a wide audience, and often follows victims 24/7.
🔹 Schoolyard bullying is face-to-face, limited to certain spaces, and easier for others to see and stop.

💬 Key Takeaways:
1️⃣ Educate & raise awareness – It’s common and can happen to anyone.
2️⃣ Talk & connect – Keep open communication; encourage real friendships.
3️⃣ Discuss regulation – Weighing the pros and cons of social media limits for under-16s.
4️⃣ Prevention through purpose – Build confidence beyond the screen through sports, education, music & community.
5️⃣ Legal action in Malta 🇲🇹 – The new cyberbullying law means reports now lead to police action - https://legislation.mt/eli/act/2025/27
6️⃣ Empathy matters – Support victims with compassion and act fast to remove harmful content.

Let’s keep working beyond the screen to build safer, kinder spaces for everyone, online and off.

07/11/2025

This week, we held a parental introductory meeting for our upcoming 6-week Alert Programme at Verdala International School. It was a wonderful opportunity to share insights into how we can support children in recognising and managing their levels of alertness throughout the day.

The Alert Program®, created by occupational therapists, helps students become more aware of their sensory needs and teaches practical strategies to help them stay focused, calm, and ready to learn.

Over the next six weeks, our sessions will guide students through exploring their five senses and understanding how these influence their energy and emotions. Using fun, interactive activities, they’ll learn to identify when their “engine” is running too high, too low, or just right, and discover tools to help self-regulate effectively.

A big thank you to all the parents who joined the session and showed such enthusiasm for supporting their children’s self-regulation journey!

30/10/2025

Yesterday, we hosted our October CPD Café, featuring an engaging session led by Martina Aquilina on “Symbolic Play and the Inner World of the Child: Understanding through Play Therapy.”
Martina delivered an excellent presentation—clear, insightful, and packed with practical strategies for professionals working with children.

A heartfelt thank you to Martina for sharing her expertise and equipping us with valuable new knowledge. We also extend our gratitude to all participants, whose thoughtful questions and contributions brought the discussion to life and enriched the learning experience.

As a Play Therapist at TAASC, Martina supports children through therapeutic play, helping them explore and process their emotions in a safe and nurturing environment. She uses a variety of techniques—including role-playing, storytelling, and sand play—tailored to each child’s individual needs. Her sessions encourage self-expression, develop coping strategies, and address challenging behaviors and internalized conflicts.

Stay tuned for our next CPD Café in November!