Resources & Techniques

Apr 29, 20213 min read

Grief and Loss

As a therapist, the topic of grief and loss is discussed on countless occasions. Sadly, as COVID-19 continues to rage around the world,...

Mar 30, 20212 min read

Are you Afraid of the Dark?

I would imagine that many of us at some stage of our lives have been afraid of the dark. It is most common in children between the ages...

Feb 25, 20213 min read

Teamwork

No matter how a family is made up, each member plays a unique role in the function and structure of the family. Individual traits, skills...

Oct 9, 20202 min read

Lost and Found

Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers is another one of my favourite children’s books (yes I do have quite collection). If you have not read...

Sep 17, 20202 min read

Same Page Technique

Communication within a family can often breakdown for a number of reasons and I am sure we have all experienced this at some point of our...

Jul 14, 20203 min read

Shared Play Technique

As children grow and develop, one of the most important phases is the grounding of the “me” vs. “we” mindset. As a teacher and...

Jan 24, 20203 min read

Back to School!

It is that time of year again for new stationary, new shoes, bags, uniforms, new teachers, and for some, a new school. The first day of...

Nov 19, 20192 min read

Memory Bottles

This has to be my favourite children’s story book and I own quite a few!!! It is written by Beth Shoshan and is a beautiful book. I love...

Aug 23, 20193 min read

Therapy with Play Doh

I love play doh! I think it is a great invention and over the years, I have seen it be so beneficial in helping children learn new...

Jul 10, 20193 min read

Emotions Matter

If you haven’t seen the film Inside Out, then I would definitely recommend you take a look! Just ensure you have a box of tissues at the...

Jun 20, 20192 min read

Workplace Bullying

When you leave school, you think you have perhaps said farewell to the bully on the school playground. Sadly, there are a significant...

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