Chrysalis Play Therapy NI

11/02/2026

Yesterday I had the pleasure of delivering a special Nana Jean workshop at Omagh Library as part of Children’s Mental Health Week 💛

Through story, movement and creative expression, we explored practical, child-friendly ways to help children understand and manage their worries.

Thank you to for hosting and to the wonderful children who took part.

A special thank you to for capturing the afternoon so beautifully through photos and video ✨

Please email paula@chrysalisplaytherapy.com or call 07510054205 if you would like to bring the Nana Jean magic to your school or organisation 👵🏻

09/02/2026

✨ Children’s Mental Health Week ✨

This Children’s Mental Health Week, let’s pause to reflect on the importance of play.

Play isn’t a break from learning — it is the most powerful form of learning there is 🌱

As a Play Therapist, I see every day how play acts as a bridge into a child’s inner world 🌈

When play is combined with therapeutic storytelling, children are supported to recognise, explore, and gently process feelings they may not yet have words for — or even realise they are carrying 📚

Tomorrow, I’ll be at Omagh Library reading from my own therapeutic story, Let Us In, Nana Jean 👵🏻

Come along for an hour of fun and imagination as Nana Jean’s laundry explore worried feelings and discover gentle ways to manage them 🧺

Only a few spaces remain, so be sure to book your place 💫

27/01/2026

Home-Start Omagh District is hosting a free evening event focused on parenting young children (0–5) in today’s digital world, and how we can protect a play-based, real-life childhood along the way.

📱🌱 The digital landscape has changed fast. As parents, carers, and those who work with young children, many of us are figuring this out in real time. This event is about coming together in a safe, non-judgemental space to learn, talk, and take away practical tools that actually help.

💜🧡 What’s happening:
✨ Talks from a Paediatric OT, Speech Therapist, Forest School Leader & Play Consultant
✨ Input from Smart Phone Free Childhood Northern Ireland
✨ Current research, practical strategies, and realistic advice
✨ A supportive conversation around prioritising play, connection, and real-world experiences

📅 Tuesday 3 March 2026
⏰ 8:00–9:00pm (refreshments from 7:45pm)
📍 Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh – Courtyard Room

This fully funded event (via Seed Funding from WHSCT) is open to all parents, carers, professionals, and volunteers supporting children aged 0–5 in the Omagh District.

💜🧡 We hope you’ll join us, be part of the conversation, and leave feeling informed, empowered, and inspired.

👉 Book your free place here:
https://www.trybooking.com/uk/FWPH

21/01/2026

Today's mood - Teddy 🐾

20/01/2026

✨ Join me at Omagh Library! ✨

For Mental Health Week, I’m hosting a free workshop inspired by Let Us In, Nana Jean. Together, we’ll discover fun ways to manage worries and feel calmer. 💛

📞 Book your spot with the library today!

04/12/2025

📚 Author Gratitude

A special moment for an author — seeing your story come alive on a classroom wall.

Thank you, St. Patrick’s Primary School (Aughadarragh), for this wonderful Let Us In Nana Jean display.

19/11/2025

We all make mistakes — and that’s how we learn! 🌈💛

Nana Jean Workshops explore Mistakes & Repair because every child deserves to know that mistakes don’t define them — they help us grow. 🌱

And we even end each session with a little chocolate meditation to bring everyone back to calm and positivity. 🍫✨

🎒 Book a Nana Jean Workshop and help your students turn “oops” moments into opportunities for connection and calm.

13/11/2025

✨ The joy of play ✨

Pom poms flying, emotions flowing — helping kids understand their feelings, one playful moment at a time.

06/11/2025

From storybook pages to classroom circles — Chrysalis Play Therapy NI was born from my passion to help children feel seen, safe, and supported. 💛

As the author of ‘Let Us In, Nana Jean’, I bring the story to life through interactive workshops that teach emotional awareness, mindfulness, and calm — all through play and creativity.

Because every child deserves a space to grow, to express, and to find their calm.

🎒 Bring the Nana Jean Workshops to your school or organisation — and help children build emotional awareness, resilience, and joy through play. 💫

15/09/2025

✨ Received the kindest words from a parent this weekend

💕 A beautiful reminder of why I do what I do

🌈 Grateful every day for the chance to support children and families through play

17/06/2025

24/05/2025

“They just hit out of nowhere!”

But did they really?

Like an iceberg, a child’s behaviour only shows us the tip—what lies beneath is often a mix of big feelings, unmet needs, and tricky triggers. When we take the time to decode what’s underneath, we can put calm, effective strategies in place to help them feel safe and understood.

This iceberg illustration helps us explore what might really be going on when a child hits.

TODAY'S TOPIC WILL BE IMPULSE CONTROL - there is a high probability that your child who hits struggles with impulse control. Follow for more.

Let’s dive deeper…