Play therapy

18/06/2026

Can you help?

It's been a tough week for our Pet fostering service.
We've had so many referrals from families waiting to flee and we have no availability. We're looking for cat foster carers and also a parrot carer.
All expenses are covered and you will be helping a family leave their abusive partner.
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18/06/2026

This is lovely.
One to try 💜

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Daily Buddhist

18/06/2026

In the UK, there are around 700,000 autistic people.

Autistic author, researcher and educator Alexis Quinn says: “Including families, autism impacts around 2.8 million people.

“Yet, many of us face stigma, victimisation and bullying. The consequences of this can be trauma, poor mental health and high rates of suicidality.

“To change this, let’s think about what real allyship looks like. In The Art of Loving, the philosopher Erich Fromm argued that love isn’t just a passive feeling we stumble into. It’s an active practice that takes effort, responsibility, respect and deep understanding.

“Allyship is exactly that – an active art of loving.

“I am not talking about feeling sorry for autistic people or wearing a blue (or any other colour) ribbon. I am talking about making a conscious commitment to embrace autistic people in ways they need, especially when they are distressed.”

It’s Autistic Pride Day today so we wanted to share just some of the ways to be an ally to autistic people. Read Alexis’ thoughts on how to achieve these in the Big Issue: https://orlo.uk/uF5c8

Alexis also supports Autism Central, an NHS-funded peer support service delivered by Anna Freud, for the families and support networks of autistic people.

18/06/2026

Helpful advice here.

18/06/2026

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Forever Friends of Uganda - co-ordinated by Stockport resident Keith Mills - is appealing for sponsors to help give struggling young Ugandan children a chance

17/06/2026

While it is so important to recognise the important role that a can play in children's lives and development- .
It can be difficult day for lots of children and young people for many different reasons- being one of them.
Helpful advice here from Child Bereavement UK 🙏

It is also important to have in mind and to share with our - not all are the same- they come in all shapes and sizes💜🙏


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and so on....🙏💜

17/06/2026

Do reach out if you have any questions about .

BAPT :

Play is children’s primary form of communication. Children tell us about their inner world through play long before they are able to link words to their experiences through language. Through play, children can experiment with, process and master different skills and experiences. They form a sense of who they are, whilst learning to understand that other people can be different from them. Relationship skills, such as being able to trust, respect, empathise, share and co-operate with people, can be developed through play.

Play Therapy, therefore, is a form of counselling for children that builds on this developmentally appropriate form of communication through play. It enables children to explore difficult experiences in a safe environment. The trust, acceptance, boundaries, modelling and reflectiveness of a BAPT Registered Play Therapist® working alongside a child playing can enable them to:

Feel more confident in expressing their thoughts and feelings
Develop their emotional vocabulary by accessing the language the Play Therapist relates to their experiences
Develop more socially appropriate behaviour
Improve their self-image and self-esteem
Improve concentration and organisation
Become more confident and creative in their play

17/06/2026

One to listen to 🙏💜

14/06/2026

What an incredible man.
Rest in peace , you for sure have left your mark 🙏

14/06/2026

For more information about and other therapeutic services for your - do reach out.

Play Therapy as a type of psychotherapy which differs primarily from other traditional therapies as it does not rely on speech and emotional intelligence to express and communicate emotions or experiences. Play is a child's primary means of communication and so meets the developmental stage of most children without an expectation to use language and construct coherent narratives in sessions.

The Play Therapist creates a safe and supportive environment, with few rules inside the Playroom where children can be free to express their emotions, tell their story or explore their experiences in play or creative activities. Play therapy enables the child to explore difficult emotions and experiences at a safe distance using symbolic play and no pressure to put words to their play.