Red Shoe Play Therapy Training Centre

08/04/2026

https://www.playtherapytraining.net/so/2ePrjNCdl?languageTag=en

CPD accredited, plus 5 ethical points
40% if you register before or on 25 April 2026
4-11 May 2026 (online via zoom and after hours)

25 hours training Online via zoom (after hours) 4-11 May 2026 (excluding Sunday 10 May 2026 ) Monday-Friday 18h00-21h00, Sat 8h00-17h00 One of the most comprehensive training in complex trauma treatment for teenagers we offer HPCSA 19 Clinical and 5 ethics (Total 24 CPD points) SACSSP CPD points (ap...

20/03/2026

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19/03/2026

Abuse does not usually start with something obvious.

It often starts with small changes - tension, walking on eggshells, trying not to upset someone. Then something happens. Afterwards come the apologies, the promises, the “it will not happen again”. Things feel calm. You hope it is over.

But the pattern repeats.

This is why so many survivors feel confused, stay longer than they planned, or question their own reality. It is not weakness. It is the cycle of abuse.

Understanding this pattern can change everything. It helps people recognise domestic violence, emotional abuse, coercive control, and toxic relationship behaviours for what they are - not isolated incidents, but a repeating cycle.

If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. And it is not your fault.

LIKE the photo and comment "CYCLE" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

Free CYCLE OF ABUSE WHEEL – PRINTABLE DIAGRAM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE STAGES

19/03/2026

It’s so easy to react to what we see.
The yelling. The attitude. The shutdown.
And in those moments, frustration can take over fast.
But behavior is only the surface.
Underneath is usually something more…
feeling overwhelmed, anxious, tired, or needing connection.
When we only see the behavior, we react. When we see the need underneath, we connect.
And connection is what helps kids feel safe enough to calm down and do better.

✨ A small shift in how we see our kids can change how we respond to them. 👀
Save this for the hard moments ❤️ Share with a parent who needs this reminder today.

— empowering kids media

17/03/2026

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15/03/2026

13/03/2026

LIKE the photo and comment "SCHOOL" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.

Free WHEN SCHOOL FEELS HARD – HELPFUL THOUGHTS POSTER FOR CHILDREN

Some children wake up already feeling overwhelmed about school. The morning can feel heavy, anxiety can build quickly, and even small tasks can feel impossible. What often helps is not pressure or long explanations, but simple thoughts that remind children they can take things one small step at a time.

This gentle poster shares helpful coping thoughts children can use when school feels hard - from focusing on the next small step, to remembering they can ask for help, take one lesson at a time, and that difficult feelings will pass. Small mindset shifts can make a big difference for children dealing with school anxiety, school refusal, or daily worries about school.

A simple visual reminder that helps children feel less alone and more capable when the day feels overwhelming.

12/03/2026

Introduction to play-base interventions workshop
23-27 March 18h00-21h00, 24 March 8h00-16h00
CPD accredited