In this episode of 'Pondering Play and Therapy,' Philippa and Julie delve into the essence of play therapy. They discuss the common misconception that play therapy is solely about teaching children how to play. The conversation shifts to the nuances of what play therapy entails, from addressing developmental delays in play to providing a safe space for children to explore relationships and express emotions. They explore how structured play differs from free, imaginative play and how technolog...
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In this episode of 'Pondering Play and Therapy,' Philippa and Julie delve into the essence of play therapy. They discuss the common misconception that play therapy is solely about teaching children how to play. The conversation shifts to the nuances of what play therapy entails, from addressing developmental delays in play to providing a safe space for children to explore relationships and express emotions. They explore how structured play differs from free, imaginative play and how technolog...
Ep28 Play and the nervous system; an interview with Charlotte Jenkins
Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast
38 minutes
3 months ago
Ep28 Play and the nervous system; an interview with Charlotte Jenkins
In this episode of Pondering and Play Therapy, host Philippa Kelly interviews Charlotte Jenkins, founder of Beacon Family Services and co-founder of the app Looming and Us. Charlotte discusses her journey from a frustrated social worker to establishing innovative, play-based therapeutic solutions for families. She emphasises the importance of connection, nervous system regulation, and understanding the underlying causes of children's behaviour. Charlotte explains how her services and the Loom...
Pondering Play and Therapy Podcast
In this episode of 'Pondering Play and Therapy,' Philippa and Julie delve into the essence of play therapy. They discuss the common misconception that play therapy is solely about teaching children how to play. The conversation shifts to the nuances of what play therapy entails, from addressing developmental delays in play to providing a safe space for children to explore relationships and express emotions. They explore how structured play differs from free, imaginative play and how technolog...