Sinead Corey Play Therapy

23/12/2025

The Window of tolerance is a concept developed by Dr Dan Siegel. It's a useful way of looking at where we might be on the emotional ladder and of how we are managing our stress levels and wellbeing. It's normal to move between the states.

Over this festive period, children and their parents/carers will find themselves moving throughout the various states between hypoarousal and hyperarousal. It's difficult to remain within the optimal centered window of tolerance at all times. Many stressor will trigger both children and adults over this next week. High expectations, sensory overload and lack of routine will knock many of us out of kilter.

Self awareness is important and noticing your possible triggers of when you are in danger of tipping too far either side of the window of tolerance will support your emotional wellbeing. Simple grounding techniques, fresh air and pressing the pause button will be helpful.

Remember we are not striving for perfection, everything will be fine, you have done enough!

15/12/2025

Just what we all need, some self-care. Highly recommend HAVEN by Clare

11/12/2025

Follow your child's lead during playtime. Let go of your plans and expectations and go with the flow.
Playtime isn't always about winning or even achieving learning goals. Go with it and watch the levels of attunement grow.
Enjoy those little moments of quality play.

10/12/2025

Limited availability remaining for January.

I've a few scattered appointment slots over the next week to discuss concerns and options for support.
If you're considering individual Play Therapy support please email with your enquiry.

06/12/2025

Feeling the love and joy for the opportunities,support and encouragement from the like-minded female business owners that I've the privilege of sharing space with on the Hightown Rd in Glengormley.

It's a special space where I offer individual Play Therapy support and will soon be offering parent and child small group work sessions too!

It's a pleasure .f_pilates to mention a few...

To the strong women who welcome, nurture and support not only each other but the children, young people and their families through specialist lego groups, crafts, holistic therapies such as reflexology and reiki, children's and adult yoga, pilates and many more activities and events.

Check out the range of support on offer.
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04/12/2025

'Run Run as fast as you can, you can't catch me I'm the Gingerbread Man!'

Great fun was had weighing, getting messy and exploring the sensory aspects including the scents and feel of our ingredients for baking. Ginger evokes Christmas 🎄

Of course the moral of this traditional story is...Be careful who you can trust. I love using fairy tales and therapeutic stories for exploring themes with children. The metaphor is so accessible through stories.

04/12/2025

Good tips from Helpful Little Pictures

30/11/2025

Balance is everything this December.

Tis the season… to do everything.

There’s decorating and gift buying, craft making and—oh yes—baking.
Then come the Christmas programs, the donations, the magical elf you hide every night,
and the wrapping of a mountain of presents.

So take a moment, mom.
Sit and sip that holiday mug.
Make your lists.
And remember—one thing at a time.

You don’t have to do everything.
Because to the little ones who matter most…
you’re already everything they need.

I adore Christmas time.
I live for the baking, the gifting, the fancy wrapping with cute paper and bows.
I genuinely love it all.
But I also love those quiet days right before Christmas—
the snuggles, the slow moments, the soft hum of anticipation.

Balancing the magic with actually appreciating it?
That’s what makes a truly merry Christmas for us all.

So here’s your gentle reminder, friend—
slow down when you can, soak up what you love,
and let this season be just as magical for you as it is for them.
Words by Rebecca Be Brave Mom
Art by Illustrated by Victoria

27/11/2025

Play Therapy is evidence based as an effective intervention. If you are considering support for you child, please email with your enquiry.

Dr. Kate's dictionary definition of Play Therapy!

Because sometimes the most powerful advocacy is simply stating the facts: what it is, who delivers it, and what the evidence shows

Effect sizes: 0.47-0.80. That's not opinion...that's data

26/11/2025

Oh lovely 😍 I recommend HAVEN by Clare for the gorgeous treatments. Time to drop a few hints as ideal Christmas ideas 🎄

Gift vouchers available 💝
Can be sent electronically, posted or collected 🫶

24/11/2025

Are you choosing board games as part of your Christmas shopping? It might seem old-fashioned but simple board games can be so beneficial and fun! Playing games brings the parent and child together, and can boost relationships and co-regulation. Often the simplest approach is best and nothing that lasts too long!

I've noticed that many children and young people choose games in the Play Therapy sessions and love to negotiate rules and boundaries through their play. Valuable lessons and life skills can be learned all whilst having fun.
What's your favourite game?