The Play Pod

26/07/2026

R IS FOR REDUCED!

All items in my Etsy shop are reduced during the summer holidays!

https://theplaypod.etsy.com

Here is a round up of what is available on my Etsy shop all in one place.

💜 Emotion balls knitted by my Mum!
🩷 Guide to Making Tax Digital for Therapists
💚 Regulation posters for parents and professionals
❤️ Resource for parents: When Big Feelings Show Up

I am hoping there is a little something on there for everyone, pupils, parents and professionals.

Please take a look and share if you think it'll be useful.

16/07/2026

O IS FOR ONE!

One year on
One year out
I've got some news to shout about

Alignment is everything
As I now have plans
A new contract signed today to allow everything to land

In September
I'm fulfilling my dream
To be fully self employed I could just scream!

A primary, SEN school
Now a high school to add in to my week
I really do feel I'm at my peak!

So many feels
And emotions too
Proud, committed and determination truly rings through

So onwards I go
Onto the next stage
Rewriting my own story, on my terms, my page ❤️

11/07/2026

SH IS FOR SHARING SATURDAY

Hannah over at Spirit Rituals in Stourport has a 10% code off any treatment over £50.

She is the nicest soul and specialises in skincare, facials and massage.

I have another facial booked already with her in September as my first one with her was so good!

Definitely worth a look 👀

10/07/2026

Day 4

A IS FOR ABILITY

Children borrow our confidence before they develop their own.

Instead of focusing on what your child might do, focus on what you believe:

✨ I know you can handle this.
✨ I believe in your abilities.
✨ I know this is hard, and I know you'll be okay.

Supporting children through anxiety isn't about removing every challenge—it's about helping them discover they are capable of facing them.

09/07/2026

Day 3

A IS FOR AUTHENTIC

Children learn more from what we model than what we say.

Talk openly about your feelings and the strategies you use when things feel difficult.

Show them:

• Mistakes are normal
• Anxiety is manageable
• Growth comes from practice

The way we respond to our own worries shapes how our children understand themselves.

08/07/2026

Day 2

A IS FOR ACCEPTANCE

Children don't need to feel fearless before they can do hard things.

When we accept their feelings while showing confidence in their ability to cope, we teach resilience.

Try replacing:

❌ "Don't worry."

With:

✅ "I know you're worried, and I know you can handle this."

Children grow when they learn they can survive uncomfortable feelings.

07/07/2026

Day 1

A IS FOR ANXIETY

When children are anxious, they often imagine the worst-case scenario.

Rather than rushing to reassure them, try helping them think through their worries:

• What's making this feel difficult?
• What's the worst that could happen?
• How likely is that outcome?

These questions help children develop confidence in their own thinking and problem-solving abilities.

06/07/2026

A IS FOR ANXIETY

As the two week window looms of the countdown to many endings and beginnings at this time of year I thought I would share a 4 day ideas, thoughts and support on the topic of anxiety.

These ideas and thoughts are summarised in a great book I'm reading called Breaking free of child anxiety and OCD by Eli R Lebowitz.

Hope this can provide some relief and share on if you think it'll be helpful.

04/07/2026

SH IS FOR SHARING SATURDAY!

Interesting listen from Anna Outside Play Therapy about how Play Therapy helps children heal 💞

Go take a look 👀

In this episode of Limitless Conversations, we are joined by Anna f...

29/06/2026

R IS FOR REBRAND

When I started out with this logo I really wanted to capture everything my Play Therapy practice has to offer.

Over time it has evolved from me in the middle to branches out to the Play Therapy principles that underpin my practice.

But then I thought, it's more than just me and principles.

So I have created a new logo which represents not just me but everyone else involved in the process around the outside.

🌿 Community connections for the client
🌿 Parents and carers
🌿 Multi agency working including supervision

🍀 The last sprig is different to the rest. This represents the client who remains central to any decision made on their own therapeutic journey.

No doubt this will evolve as I continue on my own journey but for now I'm settled here in the middle with branches out to everyone else 💚