About We Create Play Therapy
At We Create, we specialise in providing support to children and young people who might be struggling with a variety of challenges like low self esteem, school avoidance, separation anxiety, parental separation and bereavement.
Our team of therapists focuses on using creative techniques and play to address various emotional and behavioural challenges, tailoring each therapy session to the unique needs of every child. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can express their emotions and develop essential skills to help them cope with difficult feelings.
What is Play Therapy and How Does it Work?
Children and young people can sometimes find it difficult to put their feelings and challenges into words. The caring play therapists at We Create can support them to find ways to explore and express those feelings and to manage anything that they might be struggling with.
Play therapy uses a variety of resources and therapeutic tools to support children and young people.
In our dedicated play shed, children and young people can choose from a wide variety of art materials, clay or musical instruments, puppets, sand, games and toys .
One of our therapists will see your child every week for a recommended initial set of twelve sessions.
Each session will last 40 minutes.
Our Team.
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​​Before becoming a therapeutic play practitioner, I worked in a SEN school supporting complex additional needs.
I have worked as a therapeutic play practitioner for over a year and I am excited to be supporting children in local schools and through We Create.
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I have a passion and interest in supporting all children, but especially children who might be experiencing challenges because of special educational needs.
I have been working as a Play Therapist since 2010, supporting children both in schools and in private practice.
I am also a qualified clinical supervisor supporting students and qualified play therapists in their role.
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My passion lies in building relationships with children and seeing their anxiety lessen and their self confidence, resilience and ability to accept themselves and their feelings develop through the use of play.
Charise de Becker
Separation Anxiety
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​Thinking about important relationships with Valentine's day coming up, some children really struggle with separation anxiety.
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How common is separation anxiety?
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About 4 to 5 percent of children and adolescents struggle with separation anxiety. That would be one or two children in an average class.
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What are the signs of separation anxiety?
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Clingingness
Extreme (sometimes violent) tantrums, big emotional outbursts and crying
Refusal to be separated ( there is an incidence of 80 percent school refusal in children with separation anxiety)
Physical illness, especially headaches, and stomach aches
Trouble getting to sleep and nightmares (often refusing to sleep alone)
Poor school performance
Intense worry or anxiety over losing a parent or caregiver
Intense worry that something bad will happen to them
Common causes:
Big changes like moving schools or house
Stressors like divorce or bereavement
Insecure patterns of attachment
Developmental delays
Traumatic experiences such as domestic abuse, medical trauma or natural disasters
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Books about separation anxiety:
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One of the best books on separation anxiety is The Invisible String by Patrice Karst or there is a read aloud version available on Youtube here:
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https://youtu.be/auO15iesZTM?si=idW2KVVu7aYcblXF
How can play therapy and We Create help?
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Play therapy creates a safe space and provides a sense of security to explore and work through not only anxiety but relationships too.
Research has shown that allowing a child to therapeutically play with sand and clay can help children to process attachment issues.
Play therapy promotes the release of oxytocin which reduces cortisol levels and with it any anxiety.
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Supporting Parents to Support their Children
Here at We Create we know that it is hard on the whole family when you have a child or young person who is struggling.
That is why we aim to work with parents, in partnership, to provide tips and tools you can use at home or links to sites where you can get more information.
Follow us on social media to find the tips and tools that can help you help your child!
Contact Play Therapy Services
Get in touch with us to schedule an initial consultation or to inquire about how we can support you and your child or young person.
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