In a child-centred framework, we create trust and rapport through recognising, and supporting the child’s agency, respecting their choices, and reflecting their feelings back to them. This is the first of Virginia Axline principles which guides the play therapist in all non-directive therapeutic contact with the child. This lets the
You can’t pour from an empty cup. If you want to give your child your energy and attention to help them to deal with their grief, you need to have enough energy to give. Give yourself a break and speak kindly to yourself. Remember that the words you use in
There is a direct link between confidence and resilience. Children who are confident about their ability to problem solve and who feel that they can achieve whatever they set their mind to, are more resilient and better able to cope with adversity. How can you build your child’s confidence? By
In January I had the pleasure of chatting with Julia Samuel MBE on her Instagram live and we covered a LOT in a short space of time. In my last blog I wrote about the Covid pandemic and the increase in anxiety cases in children and teens. In this blog,
When children are dealing with grief, they often ‘act out’ by pushing boundaries and testing their parents. This isn’t because they want to hurt you or frustrate you when you’re at your least resilient. Although it can sometimes feel that way. It’s because they are having a hard time processing
Creativity is an antidote to stress, depression, and anxiety and can help people to express trauma or experiences that are difficult to put into words. This is why facilitating your child’s creativity could be a really valuable tool for them to process their grief. Engaging your child in drawing or
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Amanda Seyderhelm is a recognised expert in her field of innovative creative play therapy for children.
Amanda is also a published author and an accredited CPD Trainer for practitioners
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