Elma Kenny Play Therapy

04/06/2026

Delighted with my play therapy setup in Knockcarron and looking forward to getting started here at the weekend 😊🖼️

28/05/2026

🌟 You’re Invited! 🌟
Join us for our Registration & Information Morning next Friday, June 5th from 10am to 12pm.
Come along to:

✅ Find out more about our courses, groups and activities
✅ Sign up for our September classes, workshops and support groups
✅ Enjoy an exhibition of work from our Art & Craft classes
✅ Meet our friendly tutors and staff from Limerick and Clare Education and Training Board

☕ Refreshments will be available on the morning.

14/05/2026

Thank You to all who have filled in the survey I posted last week. It looks like there is certainly an interest in running groups for the younger children in our area so please keep an eye on here for any update in the coming weeks, as I hope to get started in the next month or two 😊 The link is in the bio if anyone has missed it and would still like to contribute 🙏🏻

In response to some of the replies already received, here’s some further information:

🌈 The majority of parents are keen on groups running weekly so this will be the plan, and any breaks will be notified to you. There was equal interest in the group taking place over weekends or midweek, so I think we might look at meeting somewhere in the middle and go with a Friday!

🌈 For planning reasons I will need to have an estimate of how many will be attending each week, so I will be asking you to book in ahead of the class. More people are interested in PAYG than block booking, so this is how we’ll operate, with priority given to those who have booked and paid in advance 😊 The NCS subsidy will not apply here, as far as I’m aware that it is only applicable for childcare/childminding settings. It is something I hope to bring to the preschool when in operation.

🌈 The classes will vary from week to week with some materials consistently available; I hope to bring a variety of art and craft, music and movement, sensory, open-ended and themed play over the sessions 🥰 Smaller babies will also be welcome but parents are to be responsible for ensuring their safety around small parts and pieces in place.

🌈 In addition to these groups, I am currently taking bookings for play therapy work which is a separate service and on a one-to-one basis. Occasionally I may run play therapy groups but these are closed groups and set over a number of weeks. Please contact me directly if considering play therapy for your child.

07/05/2026

Having ran into delays with the opening of the preschool, I am now making Knockcarron Community Centre (the old schoolhouse) my base for play therapy work. I am also considering setting up a Parent and Toddler class here to begin over the summer. It would include free play, sensory play, and arts and crafts for children aged 2-5 years, and would encourage gentle socialisation and independence with the comfort of a parent (or other caregiver) being present. Would you be interested in this? If so, please answer the survey below 👇 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdi5gOKMH4OioD-gSrrwS2eOeXqFkkwC3r_Ch1Xo3rjBgrojg/viewform?usp=publish-editor

15/04/2026

In Hospital FRC 🧘🧘‍♀️

Hospital Family Resource Centre Launches Six Week Family Yoga Course are starting a six week Family Yoga Course, beginning Tuesday, 28 April, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The programme is designed specifically for parents or guardians and their children aged 7 years +. Course costs €20 per family.

This tailored programme supports families in building healthy habits, strengthening bonds, and learning practical tools for wellbeing. Some of the key benefits include:
Balancing and strengthening, managing stress through breath and having fun together as a family. To book a place contact Martha Potter.

27/11/2025

24/08/2025

Some lovely ideas for teachers as we come close to the new school year 🏫

29/07/2025

This is the final week to express your interest in group play therapy sessions, taking place in Glenbrohane over Saturday afternoons. The small group will be tailored around children of 4-7 years, and I am hoping to carry out parent meetings over the coming week.
Please email [email protected]

15/07/2025

Following on from my recent post about group play therapy sessions, I have had parents of children aged 5-6 years express an interest in a place for their child. I still have places available for 1-2 children of a similar age. If you have a child aged 4-7 years who would benefit from talking about their feelings and supporting emotional regulation through fun filled sessions with their peers using play and creative arts materials, please get in touch 🎭
Email: [email protected]

05/07/2025

I have closed my bookings for individual sessions for the remainder of this year, but I am considering opening small group sessions to take place over Saturday afternoons from August through to September. There will be a blend of play and creative arts offered at each session.

These groups would be tailored for children of similar ages with similar presenting concerns.
If you think you might be interested in a place for your child, please email me over the coming weeks and I will do my best to accommodate you.

Please send on your child’s age and a general idea of your reasons for referral. Please only get in touch if you are in a position to commit to a total of 6-8 weekly sessions, and if both parents are willing to give written consent for the child to participate.

Individual parent meetings will be held both before and after the block of sessions, and I hope to have these secured before the end of this month. Dates and pricing to be confirmed when groups have been coordinated.
I am looking forward to hearing from you.