Mindful Marks Therapy

18/06/2026

"Children are educated by what the adult is and not by what he says."
— Carl Jung
Children learn far more from what they experience than from what they are told.
They notice how we respond to stress, how we manage difficult emotions, how we speak to ourselves, and how we treat others.
When we model kindness, patience, emotional awareness, and self-compassion, we give children permission to develop those qualities within themselves.
It's not about being perfect. It's about showing children that all feelings are okay and that challenges can be navigated with support and understanding.
🦋 Every interaction is an opportunity to help a child feel seen, heard, and valued.

17/06/2026

Holding it together all day takes a lot of energy. 💜
Sometimes the tears, frustration, or meltdowns after school are a sign that a child finally feels safe enough to let their emotions out. Drawing & Talking Therapy can help children understand and express those feelings.
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17/06/2026

How Drawing and Talking Can Help Your Child
Drawing and Talking is a gentle, non-intrusive therapeutic intervention that helps children process emotions, worries, and life experiences through the natural language of play and drawing.
Using a simple pencil and paper, children are encouraged to create a series of drawings while talking with a trained practitioner in a safe, supportive environment. This can help children express feelings they may find difficult to put into words, build emotional resilience, improve self-esteem, and develop healthier ways of coping with challenges.
Drawing and Talking can be particularly beneficial for children experiencing anxiety, low confidence, friendship difficulties, bereavement, trauma, family changes, school-related worries, or emotional regulation difficulties.
By helping children make sense of their thoughts and feelings, Drawing and Talking supports emotional wellbeing and enables them to feel happier, calmer, and more able to engage positively with everyday life.
"When children can't find the words, drawing can help tell their story." 💜🌿
Suitable for children aged 5+, with sessions tailored to each child's individual needs.
Mindful Marks Therapy

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

Can your child name what they're feeling? 💜
The Feelings Wheel can help children identify emotions, while Drawing & Talking Therapy provides a safe and gentle way to explore them. Sometimes understanding a feeling is the first step towards managing it.
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15/06/2026

A monster on a page might be more than just a drawing. 💜
Sometimes children express their worries through pictures long before they can put them into words.

13/06/2026

✨ When children can't find the words, they can often draw them. ✨

For many SEND children, big feelings can be difficult to understand and express.
💜 Drawing and Talking provides a safe, supportive space where children can explore emotions, build confidence, and develop emotional resilience through drawing and storytelling.
Every child deserves to feel heard.
📩 Message me to find out how Drawing and Talking could support your child.

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12/06/2026

Before children can learn, grow and reach their potential, they need to feel safe, connected and understood. 🌱
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs reminds us that emotional wellbeing is the foundation for everything else.
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11/06/2026