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Connecting through play! One of the big things I spoke about in my Insta live with Niamh @transformcbt last night was increasing your child’s play diet! When big feelings are up for children, language is down. When children have wobbles, they don’t need to sit down for a chat, they need to play. The first week back to school can be hard for some children. Try to build in some 1:1 playtime with your children this week. My own son needed to connect through play after the first day back yesterday. This play gave him the opportunity to connect with me, to express himself, and to regulate. It gave me the chance to really be with him, to see and acknowledge him. That is what our children really need to feel good about themselves. If you are interested in hearing more then head over to @transformcbt to watch the IGTV video of our Insta live chat from last night.

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I am so excited to join Niamh @transformcbt for my first ever Insta live tonight at 8pm. I hope to see lots of you there! Niamh is running a three week series on “Self Love” and what a lineup she has in store. It’s pretty amazing!! She is going to be joined by Clodagh @the.wellness.psychologist next week and Jill @evidentiallyyou the following week. Plus, Niamh will be pulling everything together and giving extra insights in three Thursday night live sessions. This really is a series not to be missed!

Myself and Niamh are going to kickstart it tonight and chat all things self love for children. I will share my top tips for some of the things I would like to see children getting more of, to help them really like themselves and feel good about themselves, not just now but as they move through life! Head over to Niamh’s page @transformcbt at 8:30pm tonight to join our chats. ... See more

BUBBLE VOLCANO!! Great fun and a fantastic way to foster and develop breath control. Alter the tempo, work together to make a small volcano and then a really big one. You may need to practice blowing out through the straw before adding it to the bubble mixture. Hope you enjoy! ... See more

I got a lovely delivery in the post today! Eileen and Judi’s latest book - “Clinical Applications of the Therapeutic Powers of Play: Case Studies in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy”. I am incredibly proud of Eileen as I know just how hard she and Judi worked on this. It is AMAZING!! I am also feeling pretty proud to have contributed a chapter myself. My collection of book contributions is certainly growing!! I am thrilled to add this one to my library.

I know I have some new followers on here lately so I feel a little reintroduction to me is in order too. Welcome to all and thank you to everyone for your continued support.

So this is me! My name is Siobhán Prendiville, I am a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist and Play Therapist. I am currently MA Course Leader and CPD Co-Ordinator at the Children’s Therapy Centre. We are Ireland’s longest established and foremost provider of play therapy training. I am following in my Mam’s footsteps as she set CTC up many years ago!! I started my career as a primary school teacher, decided to pursue a Masters in Early Childhood Education and then another in Creative Psychotherapy and Play Therapy. I have spent a lot of time studying 🤣 Play is my passion and I joined social media to share my passion, and perhaps offer some support and ideas to parents and carers and professionals working with children and teens too. I like to spread awareness about the therapeutic powers of play and a bit positivity too! I am mum to two young children and a normal human navigating my way through life, so on here you will find a bit of a mix of things. Thanks for following along. Happy Friday to all 💖

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