Juniper Tree Therapy

10/06/2026

Now here's a national day we can really get on board with - the national day of play!
This year's theme is: play - here, there, everywhere.

We love playing in the woods - it's a fully immersive sensory experience with opportunities to jump, swing, balance, hang upside down and splash in the water! Nature's very own SI room!

⭐️ How will you celebrate the national day of play?

09/06/2026

Join us and our good friends Little Hiccups 🪥💇‍♀️💅🏻

08/06/2026

Team meeting day! 🙌

Each week, we come together to plan, practice, problem-solve, and test regulating foods 😍

It’s one of our favorite ways to learn, connect, and continue growing as a team while having a little fun along the way!

05/06/2026

“Can you hear the difference between those birds?” 🐦

“Which leaves feel different?” 🍃

“Can you spot shapes in the clouds?” ☁️

These simple moments build sensory discrimination- the ability to notice and interpret differences in what we see, hear, and feel.

Noticing the difference between leaves helps lay foundations for telling letters apart when learning to read and write. Hearing the difference between bird sounds supports listening skills, helping children tune into a teacher’s voice when it’s important. Exploring different textures helps children find their water bottle in a school bag without needing to stop and look. Spotting shapes and patterns in nature develops spatial awareness, supporting everyday tasks like picking out the right socks from a drawer.

What looks like play in nature is actually building skills for learning, independence, and everyday life.

Nature is one of the richest environments for developing these foundations. 🌿✨

What are your other favourite games for playing when out and about? It’s so lovely to share simple fun ideas with eachother!

03/06/2026

Take a look at this lovely video created by the Humber Sensory Processing Team. It’s been co-produced by young people who have accessed their service, using their lived experiences.

Thank you for sharing it with us, & for giving permission to share with others- teachers & parents do have a look (4 mins 30 secs)

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

03/06/2026

We’ve had a busy week across our schools, and one area we’re always passionate about is using food for regulation.

Eating and drinking are about so much more than nutrition. Food can help us connect socially, support emotional regulation, and influence our arousal and attention levels throughout the day.

A few simple examples:
🥖 Feeling agitated or dysregulated? Chewy foods like crusty bread can help increase focus and attention.
🍋 Feeling sleepy or overwhelmed? A slice of lime or orange, or a strong mint, can provide an alerting boost.
🥤 Struggling to concentrate? Try a thick smoothie through a straw.

Learning how different foods affect our bodies and brains is a valuable skill for students, staff, and families alike. When we understand how to use food intentionally for regulation, it can create meaningful shifts in everyday life.

02/06/2026

What a difference this must make 🙌

The Disney-themed MRI scanners are designed to help children to get through their scans.

Read more: https://bbc.in/3Qfj0xA

02/06/2026

01/06/2026

These beautiful flowers were gifted to Kat by a lovely family she’s had the privilege of supporting. Being invited into a family’s therapeutic journey is an honour, and it’s incredibly rewarding to see progress, resilience, and growth along the way.

Fresh flowers make our clinic feel so warm and welcoming 💐

11/02/2026

We're pleased to share that Nick and Emma will be contributing to the Sensory Attachment Intervention 2026 Conference, in Belfast this June!

Alongside their colleagues in the SAI Training Team, Emma and Nick will be speaking as part of the two-day event, which includes a programme of inspiring and informative sessions.

We are looking forward to seeing our professional colleagues there and sharing in this opportunity to meet, connect and learn as a part of the SAI community.

To book, please visit the SAI website here - https://www.sensoryattachmentintervention.com/saiconference

To read more, please visit the Juniper Tree Therapy news here - https://junipertreetherapy.com/news

[Photo from our most recent annual SAI Trainers weekend in 2025! Left to right, Emma, Éadaoin, Ray, Nick, Claire, Tessa & Chris]