Who knew a roll of toilet paper could become a therapy resource? What’s your favourite way to use everyday objects in therapy or at home? #Theraplay #PlayTherapy #ChildTherapist #Trauma #TherapyTools

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A conversation with Mandy Jones Fisher about COVID, children’s nervous systems, anxiety, and the lasting impact on families. “We were all just trying to survive something none of us had ever lived through before.” #Parenting #TherapeuticParenting #PandemicBabies #socialwork #babies #nervous

Do you have a question for Julie or Philippa? #playtherapist #theraplay #parents

Behaviour as communication. How do we understand this communication. #Fostering #children #TherapeuticParenting #siblings #parents #trauma #fostercare #ChildhoodTrauma #parenting #podcast #Therapy

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🌼🐣 Happy Easter 🐣🌼 Easter is a gentle reminder of new beginnings, growth, and the joy of connection. Through play, children make sense of the world around them, exploring, expressing, and feeling safe enough to simply be. Wishing you a day filled with warmth, connection, and a little bit of play.

Check out the pods you might have missed ponderingplayandtherapy.com #children #family #playtherapy #playtherapist #socialwork #socialworker #parenting

Thank you for listening and sharing, this week we reached 5000 downloads. We will also release our 50th episode on Friday. #5000 #podcast #ponderingplayandtherapy #play

we explore where shame begins, how it shapes our sense of self, and what it means for children and adults in their relationships and growth. #EmotionalDevelopment #Shame #ChildDevelopment #TherapyPodcast #child #therapypodcast #attachmentcycle #Shame #parenting #children #parents #child #parents

The power of one step at a time when giving instructions. #ponderingplayandtherapy #instructions #child #family #parents #parenting #children

.We explore why these spaces matter more than ever — and how play strengthens bonds, supports emotional regulation, and brings joy back into learning for everyone. 💚🎧 www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis... #FamilyPlay #ParentingThroughPlay #CoRegulation #CommunitySpaces #LeekPlayHub #Staffordshire

Scaffolding emotions, sitting alongside #emotions #fostercare #fostering #DDP #PACE #child #children

Childhood rage unleashed #playtherapy #parenting #expression #Symbolism #podcast #parents #rage #child #play #externalisations

From swimming noodles to swords. Supporting rage as an expression. #Play #playtherapy #playtherapist #Symbolism #rage #expression #anger #externalisations #child #parents www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis...

Welcome to our October newsletter! This month, we’ve got some exciting insights and conversations to share, all podcasts and links are available from: ponderingplayandtherapy.com #podcast #newsletter #ponderingplayandtherapy #playtherapy #therapytools #kindnessmatters #children #connection

Using Arts to foster Relationships 🎭❤️ How can arts become a bridge to better relationships? Tune in to explore inspiring stories from those who've harnessed creativity for. #creativeart #children #playtherapy #children #dance #connection #playtherapy #dance #expression

🎙️ This week, Philippa is joined by the wonderful Peppy Hills – play therapist, creative practitioner, and clinical supervisor. 🌿 🎧 Listen now. www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis... #PonderingPlayAndTherapy #PlayTherapy #CreativeArtsTherapies #RelationalWellbeing #Podcast #podcasting #childdevelopment

🎙️ New episode! Philippa & Julie reflect on 7 months of Pondering Play and Therapy — the guests, the insights & the surprises along the way. 🌟 Listen here 👉 www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis... #PonderingPlayAndTherapy #Podcast

🌿 Our September Pondering Play and Therapy newsletter is out! This month: 🎥 We’re now on YouTube & TikTok ✨ New guests & fresh blogs 📝 Downloadable Play & Co-Regulation Reflection Sheet Subscribe here 👉 www.ponderingplayandtherapy.com/newsletter #PlayTherapy #Podcast #play #parenting #family

Sticks, stones, puddles, and fresh air 🌱 — the simplest parts of nature are often the richest invitations for children to explore. 🌞 Outside play isn’t just fun — it builds resilience, creativity, and confidence. world. #NurtureGrove #OutdoorPlay #ChildDevelopment #Exploration #Resilience #play

🌍💜 Mostak’s passion for bringing play therapy to new contexts shines through as he shares his hopes for the future and the vital role of play in children’s lives. 🌱 🎧 Tune in now: www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis... #PlayTherapy #play #ChildDevelopment #TherapeuticPlay #ParentingSupport #BAPT

🌿 In NVR, “baskets” help parents sort behaviours into priorities: It’s not about controlling everything. It’s about choosing what matters most, and responding with presence, hope, and connection. 💜 www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis... #NVR #Parenting #FamilyConnection #parents #nonviolentresistance

🌿 New on Pondering Play and Therapy 🎙️ Nonviolent Resistance (NVR) — a parenting approach that helps families facing conflict, aggression, and disconnection. 🎧 Tune in: www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis... #Parenting #NVR #Therapy #FamilySupport #PlayTherapy #Podcast

🎉 We’ve reached 2,500 downloads! 🎉 A huge thank you to everyone who has listened, shared, and supported the Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast. 💛 Your encouragement means the world to us🌿 🎙️ #PodcastMilestone #PlayMatters #TherapyThroughPlay #PonderingPlayAndTherapy

🌟 Our first newsletter is out! 🌟 From launching in Nov ’24 to welcoming inspiring guests from Mar ’25, the podcast has grown so much. 💛🎙️ Read more here 👉 Pondering Play and Therapy #Podcast #Newsletter #PlayMatters #play #thankful #connection

📍 Kids know who makes them feel safe. When they’re distressed, words aren’t always possible — or helpful. What they need most is calm presence, respect for their space, and knowing you’re there. 💙 #ChildDevelopment #Neurodiversity #TraumaInformed #child #teacher #parent #children #school #safety

🆕 New Episode! Julie talks with Simon Airey on neurodiversity & play 🎲 From sorting & organising as play to child-led, neuro-affirming early years, they explore how recognising diverse play styles creates truly inclusive learning. #Neurodiversity #PlayMatters #EarlyYears #play #parents #child

🎙️ New on Pondering Play & Therapy: Joe Franks on spotting relapse signs early, building family-wide support plans, & using psychoeducation for lasting change. 🔗 www.buzzsprout.com/2422439/epis... #criminaljustice #play #family #socialwork #nurse #mentalhealth #podcast #ponderingplayandtherapy

⚖️ diversion services to EMDR therapy in prison settings, this conversation sheds light on how trauma-informed approaches. 🎧 Listen now on your favourite podcast platform 🔗 lnkd.in/ePj7Y_Fe #MentalHealth #JusticeSystem #EMDR #TraumaInformedCare #Neurodiversity #PodcastRecommendations #play