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19/04/2026

It was so great to be asked to do a messy play event by the Fenagh improvment group as part of Cruinniú na nÓg. The community spirit was lovely and lots of messy fun was had!

17/04/2026

New book for my therapeutic stories collection, a book about looking for the glimmers in every day and knowing that one bad thought or thing doesn't have to ruin the whole day, If you look for the small things and the positives you can turn the day around. ❤️❤️❤️

14/04/2026

Probably the most enjoyable, informative, educational and moving conference to date for me, Dr. Sunderland held my attention for the whole weekend, she is so amazingly talented at what she does and I feel so lucky and honoured to have a wealth of new imformation and skills to bring to my therapy room.Thanks to for organising this fabulous event. 🥰

14/04/2026

And while on the topic of cards I often use these blob cards from Ian Long and Pip Wilson to let a client check in and get a sense of where they are that day, sometimes I might ask them to elaborate and sometimes the picture paints a thousand words.

14/04/2026

Thank you to a lovely colleague who suggested these lovely cards for the playroom, I like using cards to finish a session with an affirmation so i was delighted when these lovely emotional support cards arrived. Thanks to for this lovely resource.

08/04/2026

The aftermath of the messy fun!!

01/04/2026

**BOOK RECOMMENDATION ALERT**
What a beautiful book for children (and adults), a reminder to us all that we don't need to rush in and fix someone's problem, we just need to be there for them and listen. Often times just knowing someone is there for us, to connect and listen when we are ready to share, makes the problem seem a lot smaller or disappear altogether.
10/10 from us!



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31/03/2026

20/03/2026

Easter Messy play event in Rathoe hall Tuesday March 31st at 11, All trays are taste safe for curious minds! Cant wait for some messy fun! DM to book in!

03/02/2026

Such an easy but effective piece of art,we used toilet rolls to make the heart shapes and put washing up liquid into the paint to make the bubbles, my little girl loved popping the bubbles on the paper. Lots of messy fun!!

28/01/2026

Playing LEGO with others promotes teamwork, collaboration, and communication. It can also serve as a therapeutic, calming activity that helps with emotional regulation.

LEGO play in early childhood offers significant developmental benefits, including enhanced fine motor skills, improved spatial awareness, and fosters creativity. By building with bricks, children develop problem-solving abilities, persistence, and hand-eye coordination. It supports cognitive growth through pattern recognition and introduces basic math and STEM concepts while building.

15/01/2026

A lovely free resource from St Francis Hospice Dublin to help children and teenagers with grief.