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11/02/2026

03/02/2026

When you see “PTUK therapist,” you’re seeing a mark of quality 💙

It represents accredited training, regular clinical supervision and practice rooted in research about how children heal and grow through play.

For parents and schools, this means reassurance that therapy is:

🌿 ethical and child-centred
🧠 evidence-based
🛡️ grounded in safeguarding
🤝 supported by ongoing supervision

Every child deserves support that is safe, thoughtful and professional — that’s the PTUK difference.

12/09/2025

Clay is one of the tools used in play therapy to help children express their feelings, relax, and show experiences they may find hard to put into words. Playing with clay lets children feel calm and focused, and what they make can give therapists clues about their thoughts and emotions.

For example:
🦕 Showing Feelings: children can make shapes or figures that reflect how they feel.
🦕 Boosting Confidence: completing a creation can make a child feel proud.
🦕 Working Through Experiences: playing with clay helps children deal with tricky emotions safely.
🦕 Improving Focus & Skills: handling clay can strengthen concentration and fine motor skills.

Discover more about play therapy here: https://zurl.co/KBJRo
Explore Play Therapy courses: https://zurl.co/iMBeq

💡 Tip for parents or educators: give children some clay and a simple prompt like “Make something that shows how you feel today.” Let them lead – sometimes their creation tells the story better than words.

21/08/2025

Childhood grief is often invisible—but deeply felt.

When a child experiences the loss of a loved one, they may not have the words to express their pain or confusion. Play therapy offers a gentle, age-appropriate way to help them process their emotions in a safe, supportive space.

Through creative expression and therapeutic play, children can begin to make sense of their grief, build emotional resilience, and find healing at their own pace.

Play therapy supports bereaved children by:

• Creating emotional distance from overwhelming feelings
• Helping them regain a sense of control and mastery
• Supporting emotional regulation
• Building resilience
• Encouraging open communication
• Offering a safe and non-judgmental environment
• Tailoring support to each child’s unique experience
• Creating opportunities for memory-making and honoring loved ones

No child should grieve alone. With the right support, they can begin to heal. 💛

17/08/2025

‘Big Feelings in Little Bodies’
Childhood aggression can be confusing and overwhelming—for both children and parents. Whether it’s hitting, yelling, or frequent meltdowns, these behaviors are often a child’s way of expressing emotions they don’t yet have the words for. 💥😔

That’s where play therapy comes in. Through the power of play, children can safely explore their feelings, learn healthy ways to express themselves, and build the emotional skills they need to thrive. 🎨🧸💬

Read on to learn how play therapy helps turn challenging behaviors into meaningful growth.

15/08/2025

Your Role as a Parent in Play Therapy 💛

As a parent, your support is central to your child’s therapeutic journey. 🌱

🔹 Your child may choose to keep what happens in their sessions private – this is normal. They might not have the words to explain yet.
🔹 Play Therapists keep session details confidential but can share general themes, patterns, and topics so you can support your child at home.
🔹 There’s no need to expect ‘good’ behaviour in sessions – therapy is a safe space for free expression, without judgement.

When you choose a Play Therapist listed on the Play Therapy UK Accredited Register, you can be assured they meet the highest professional standards. Our register is the first of its kind – independently overseen and accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), the body that protects the public by ensuring quality and safety across health and social care: https://zurl.co/lxqe4

This means your child’s therapist:
✅ Holds a Level 7 postgraduate qualification in Play Therapy (https://zurl.co/7G8zP)
✅ Has membership with PTUK – a professional body regulated by the PSA
✅ Receives mandatory monthly clinical supervision
✅ Completes ongoing safeguarding training and yearly CPD specific to play therapy
✅ Follows GDPR compliance standards

💬 Find out more or make a referral: https://zurl.co/3DzDL

12/08/2025

💡 On International Youth Day, we highlight the importance of mental health support for young people.

Play Therapy offers a proven, child-centred approach to:

• Help manage anxiety, stress, or low self-esteem
• Encourage positive social interactions
• Develop coping strategies for life’s challenges
• Promote emotional and psychological healing

Play Therapy UK ensures high professional standards so every young person receives safe, effective, and ethical support. Our Register of Play and Creative Arts Therapists, accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, connects families and organisations with qualified practitioners.

🔍 Find a registered practitioner: https://zurl.co/0djrV

08/08/2025

🌟 Understanding Childhood Anxiety: How Play Therapy Can Help 🌟�Childhood is meant to be a time of carefree joy and exploration, but for many children, anxiety can overshadow those precious moments. 😟 Whether it’s fears about school, social interactions, or changes at home, these feelings can be overwhelming. Thankfully, play therapy offers a creative and effective way for children to express themselves and navigate their emotions. 🎨✨ In this post, we’ll delve into how play therapy works and the positive impact it can have on our little ones’ mental health.