Elsa Struwig Centre for Trauma and Play Therapy

31/03/2026

28/03/2026

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💕 Childhood memories usually aren’t about the big things. They’re about the feeling of growing up with you.

Years from now, children won’t remember whether the house was perfect or every moment went smoothly. What often stays with them are the emotional experiences that shaped their sense of safety and belonging.

-> Did I feel safe?
-> Did someone listen to me?
-> Was I comforted when I was overwhelmed?
-> Did we laugh and play together?

Children build their understanding of the world through everyday moments — how we respond when they struggle and how they felt in our presence.

✨ It’s not perfection that shapes childhood memories. It’s connection and the feeling of home.

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07/02/2026

30/01/2026

Stimming is not bad behaviour.
It is how many people help their body and emotions feel steady and safe.

Movements like rocking or hand movements, sounds like humming or repeating words, or focusing on textures can reduce stress, manage sensory overload, and help people stay calm and regulated.

This is especially important for autistic children and adults, and for many people with ADHD or sensory differences.

If it is safe, it does not need fixing.
Understanding supports regulation. Correcting it often increases distress.

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07/01/2026

18/10/2025

Save the date!!!!

Registrations are open!!!

02/10/2025

Practical CPD/CEU online workshop on treating Anxiety in Children. Phone or email Heidi on 012 998 6661 / heidi@estherapy.co.za to reserve your place.

26/09/2025

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04/09/2025

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29/08/2025

21/08/2025

🌟 FREE CPD Accredited Training for Helping Professionals in South Africa 🌟

Are you working with children who have experienced abuse?
Gain practical skills to provide trauma-informed care and make a lasting difference in their lives.

📚 What you’ll get:
✅ Practical guidance for working with children who have experienced trauma
✅ CPD-accredited training
✅ 100% free and online
✅ Flexible learning – complete at your own pace

📅 Training closes: 31 August 2025

💻 Register here: https://jellybeanz.podia.com/trauma-informed-care-for-children-who-have-experienced-abuse-a-practical-guide-for-helping-professionals

Let’s work together to create safer, more supportive spaces for children to heal. 💛

17/08/2025

A very insightful read. I personally feel each and every parent, teacher and therapist can find worthwhile information in this book that can be applied to grow our precious children and transform them into healthy functioning, user-friendly adults.