Child Therapy Toolbox

04/09/2025

Don’t forget to register 😊

Gender & Sexuality

Why is it important to talk about gender identity and sexuality as parents and teachers?

Because our children are growing up in a world where these conversations are happening online, at school, and among peers. They are faced with so many options around these issues that it can be confusing, overwhelming and can cause psychological distress to them and those that love them. As the adults in their lives, we need to understand how to respond with knowledge, care and clarity. Whether a child is exploring identity or expressing something deeply felt, how we respond matters.

Let’s equip ourselves to guide the next generation with confidence and care, whatever their journey may be.

Online & In-person Workshops

In-person
Date: 9 September 2025
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: R200pp

Online
Date: 16 September 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: R200pp

To book your place please email laurensnailham@yahoo.com

04/09/2025

🏠⛺🏰 Why do houses and buildings matter in the sand tray?

From teepees to castles, lighthouses to family homes, each structure gives children a way to explore themes of safety, belonging, independence, and identity. A variety of buildings opens up richer stories, deeper symbolism, and more space for self-expression 🌟.

✨ Our Sand Tray Miniatures Collection (including houses, castles, and more!) is available now on Child Therapy Toolbox as part of the Miniatures Pack.

📅 And exciting news - I’ll be running the online Sand Tray Therapy workshop again in November 2025! Perfect for therapists to learn a new skill or wanting to deepen their practice. If you’d like to attend email laurensnailham@yahoo.com 🌈 HPCSA accredited 7 CPD points

👉 Browse our online store www.childtherapytoolbox.co.za

01/09/2025

Gender & Sexuality

Why is it important to talk about gender identity and sexuality as parents and teachers?

Because our children are growing up in a world where these conversations are happening online, at school, and among peers. They are faced with so many options around these issues that it can be confusing, overwhelming and can cause psychological distress to them and those that love them. As the adults in their lives, we need to understand how to respond with knowledge, care and clarity. Whether a child is exploring identity or expressing something deeply felt, how we respond matters.

Let’s equip ourselves to guide the next generation with confidence and care, whatever their journey may be.

Online & In-person Workshops

In-person
Date: 9 September 2025
Time: 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: R200pp

Online
Date: 16 September 2025
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: R200pp

To book your place please email laurensnailham@yahoo.com

31/08/2025

Don’t forget to book your spot!!

Over the years in my workshops, many of you have heard me talk about the idea of Big Circles, Small Circles. This concept has resonated deeply with parents and teachers alike, and I’m excited to invite you to a special online evening workshop dedicated entirely to exploring it further.

Based on my children’s book Big Circles, Small Circles, this workshop will look at what the circles mean within our families and school environments – the roles that adults play, the roles that children play, and how we keep these circle spaces “tidy” and secure.

Together, we’ll explore:
✨ How to set healthy boundaries while still nurturing connection
✨ The balance between guidance and love in everyday interactions
✨ What happens when circles get “messy”, and how to restore balance
✨ Practical tools to help children feel safe, secure, and empowered

📅 Date: 3rd September 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
💰 Cost: R200 per person
📍 Online (Zoom link provided after booking)

This will be a warm and practical evening for both parents and teachers, offering insights you can take straight back into your homes and classrooms.

Email laurensnailham@yahoo.com to register 🌈

#̭parentingtips

30/08/2025

✨ “Slow down Mommy, because our childhood won’t stay.” ✨

As parents, it often feels like we’re there for our children - we juggle work, meals, school runs, and bedtime routines. But in the rush of it all, it’s easy to miss what they need most: our presence, our patience, and our connection.

Children look to us not just for guidance, but for love, reassurance, and a safe space to just be little. Sometimes, without even realising it, we expect them to carry more than they’re ready for.

This line is a gentle reminder: their childhood is fleeting. What feels small to us - a moment to pause, to listen, to cuddle, to play - is everything to them. ❤️

29/08/2025

Sand Therapy with Children & Teens Online Workshop

Date: 7 November 2025
Time: 8am - 3:30pm (SAST)
Cost: R1100 pp
Online Workshop

7 CPD for HPCSA

The free, nonstructured, and protective space of sand therapy offers a way for children to heal through the therapeutic process. It creates a safe environment that allowing the release of feelings, conflicts, and emotions and brings unconscious fears, thoughts, and memories into conscious awareness.

Research shows that sand tray therapy can help increase emotional expression while reducing the psychological distress that may come from discussing traumatic experiences or events.

Through the use of sand, a tray and a variety of miniature toys and objects, the child is able to construct their world, feel, process and move towards healing and resolution.

Join me for a full day of learning and sharing about this incredible resource and its practical application.

If you’d like to attend please email laurensnailham@yahoo.com

See reviews in the pics above 😊

26/08/2025

Wrap, stretch, play, calm 🩷

The Sensory Body Sock from Child Therapy Toolbox is a playful way for children to explore movement, build body awareness, and find comfort through gentle deep pressure.

Perfect for regulation, therapy, or just fun at home! 🌈

👉 Shop now at www.childtherapytoolbox.co.za

25/08/2025

🐞🦋🐜 Big feelings can show up in small creatures!

That’s why we make sure to include insects (and so many other figures) in our Sand Tray Miniatures Collection at Child Therapy Toolbox. From butterflies symbolising transformation to ants showing teamwork, every tiny piece helps children tell their stories in powerful ways.

✨ Our Sand Tray Miniatures are carefully chosen to give therapists a wide variety of symbols - animals, houses, people, nature, and more - so every child can find the pieces that speak for them.

💡 Remember: it’s often the smallest figures that unlock the biggest conversations.

👉🏻 www.childtherapytoolbox.co.za

19/08/2025

Over the years in my workshops, many of you have heard me talk about the idea of Big Circles, Small Circles. This concept has resonated deeply with parents and teachers alike, and I’m excited to invite you to a special online evening workshop dedicated entirely to exploring it further.

Based on my children’s book Big Circles, Small Circles, this workshop will look at what the circles mean within our families and school environments – the roles that adults play, the roles that children play, and how we keep these circle spaces “tidy” and secure.

Together, we’ll explore:
✨ How to set healthy boundaries while still nurturing connection
✨ The balance between guidance and love in everyday interactions
✨ What happens when circles get “messy”, and how to restore balance
✨ Practical tools to help children feel safe, secure, and empowered

📅 Date: 3rd September 2025
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
💰 Cost: R200 per person
📍 Online (Zoom link provided after booking)

This will be a warm and practical evening for both parents and teachers, offering insights you can take straight back into your homes and classrooms.

Email laurensnailham@yahoo.com to register 🌈

#̭parentingtips

13/08/2025

I’m running it again for those who couldn’t make the last one 😊

Register & SAVE THE DATE

Join me for a full day online workshop on Clay Field Therapy for Traumatized Children, an experiential, body-centered approach that helps children process trauma through touch and movement. This powerful method allows children to express deep emotions and rebuild a sense of safety and control.

Through real case studies and hands-on practice, you’ll gain insights into how Clay Field Therapy supports emotional healing, self-regulation, and resilience in children.

Dates:17 September 2025
Time: 8am - 4pm
Cost: R1100

HPCSA ACCREDITED WORKSHOP 7 CPD points

Email laurensnailham@yahoo.com to register