Play Therapy Wicklow

02/10/2025

Self Care Thursdays starting in November for 9 - 11 year olds.

Small group. Please DM or email annemarie.playtherapy@gmail.com to reserve your space.

21/08/2025

Great article 👏 Well done Orla. I always say parenting in the hardest job you will ever do but also the most rewarding. Co-Parenting can be even more challenging.

In the early days of pregnancy with my son, I went on a weekend trip to Paris with his dad. I remember us sitting by the Eiffel Tower, full of nerves and excitement, imagining what kind of parents we would be. We talked about our hopes for the future, painting a picture of the family life we thought lay ahead.

Not once did it cross my mind that we’d end up parenting from two separate homes. But shortly before my son’s second birthday, our relationship ended and our family’s story took a very different turn.

Last week, I found myself back in Paris – this time with my now-six-year-old son. I met his dad at the Eiffel Tower again, but this time it was to hand over our son for his three weeks with him over the summer holidays. For various reasons that could be an article in itself, Paris is where we agreed to meet.

Needless to say, a lot has happened between that first trip to Paris and the second. If the Orla from that first Paris visit had seen a glimpse of this one, she might have felt devastated. She certainly wouldn’t have believed I’d be happy. But I am.

My family setup looks nothing like what I once imagined, but I’ve worked hard to make it one that works for me and for my son. And now, I genuinely can’t imagine parenting any other way.

Co-parenting comes with its challenges, but I’ve learned that it doesn’t have to mean conflict, chaos or failure. In fact, it’s taught me more about parenting, partnership, and myself than I ever expected.

17/08/2025

Having my mindful cuppa in front garden this morning. Engaging all my senses to relax and enjoy the moment.

Yesterday was a busy day. I did Module 2 tutoring Therapeutic Play Skills for Portobello Institute. Sitting at a desk delivering my body knew I needed movement after so a nice walk with the dog help fill my cup back in and feel grounded.

Today, I start my day hearing the birds sings and the low distant sounds of trees blowing.

Self care, self regulation and filling your own cup is so important ❤️

22/07/2025

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Understanding your child’s emotional needs

Building their self-esteem

Effective responses to challenging behaviours

Creating a secure, trusting relationship

Online via Zoom 8pm from Monday 29th September for 8 weeks.

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I like to keep the group small and personable so spaces are limited!

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Let’s grow together as parents! 🌱