'When someone special dies' is a series of leaflets aimed at helping young people to understand their feelings after a bereavement. There are three versions available to download from: childbereavementuk.org/when-someone-special-dies-leaflets

At the #BAPTconference2025 Ruth Lazarus led a reflective and engaging workshop exploring how we can deepen and diversify congruence in our therapeutic practice.

#BAPTconference2025 Cultural competence is a seeking behaviour ………

Hend Badawy and Sara Gawdat delivered a powerful keynote on From Attitude to Action: Weaving Anti-Oppressive Practice and Cultural Humility into Our Work. #BAPTconference2025

This quote reflects a core theme of the #BAPTConference: that play therapy stands within a wider community of professions devoted to supporting wellbeing and positive change. It reminded us that our work is part of a shared narrative rooted in service, expertise and the desire to improve lives.

#BAPTconference2025 This quote beautifully captured the heart of the BAPT Conference, reminding us that play therapy is so much more than a set of techniques or interventions. It spoke to the deeper purpose of our work grounded in service, compassion and presence.

#BAPTconference2025 Being a play therapist …

Hend Badawy and Sara Gawdat led a thought-provoking Masterclass on Culture, Connection, and Advocacy in Play Therapy at the #BAPTconference2025

#BAPTconference2025 Another highlight……

My favourite toy is slime.  It has powerful therapeutic value.  Its sensory nature helps children regulate, express emotions, and feel in control.   #jogobehavioursupport #Jogoteam #toys

#BAPTconference2025 A huge highlight of the BAPT Conference was our dedicated Student Workshop led by the incredible Sonia Murray, exploring Play Therapy and Special Educational Needs (SEND).

#BAPTconference2025 We’re still thinking about the conference we had over the weekend! 😍 warm glow 👍

#BAPTconference2025 The Toy Shop was a huge source of excitement and inspiration throughout the conference, offering a colourful array of therapeutic toys, sensory treasures and playful resources for every kind of child-led space.

#BAPTconference2025 Two wonderful days of learning, sharing and celebrating the power of play 💕

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#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 Cultural attunement isn’t a destination, it’s a lifelong process. In play therapy, it means meeting each child and family with empathy, curiosity and humility, recognising that our understanding is always evolving.

#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 Crafting a clear scope of practice helps us understand who we are as play therapists and how we contribute to the wider therapeutic landscape.

#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 #CulturalHumility

This 3-hour online live workshop is designed to enhance your understanding of #attachmenttheory and it application within #playtherapy. Book Here: https://www.jogobehavioursupport.com/courses #JogoBehaviourSupport #Training #CPD #PlayTherapists #PTUK #BACP #britishassociationofplaytherapists

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#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 Non-directive play therapy allows the child to show us their world …….

#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 #UnifyingPlayTherapy:sharedvalues,diversevoices Caste can feel invisible, woven into the “normal” patterns of daily life. In play therapy, we are invited to notice how power and privilege may echo in our spaces and relationships.

#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 #identity #diversity #authenticity #congruence

Many children communicate through play rather than words and play therapy honours that, giving their play the space, respect and attention it deserves. #BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTConference2025

In #PlayTherapy, the child leads the way. We follow the child’s pace, their choices and their unique way of expressing themselves, trusting that healing unfolds when they feel seen, accepted and in control. #BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025

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#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 In play therapy, difference is recognised, respected, and fully accepted. Every child is met with openness and valued exactly as they are.

#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 #diversity

#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 The Neurodiversity Paradigm aligns beautifully with the person-centred roots of play therapy honouring the child’s innate wisdom, valuing difference and trusting in their unique way of being, growing and connecting.

By learning from one another and embracing diversity within the field of #PlayTherapy, we strengthen our collective voice and our support for children through play, wherever they are in the world. #InternationalConsortiumOfPlayTherapyAssociations #BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTConference2025

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#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTconference2025 Every child’s way of engaging with the world holds meaning and value. When we honour these differences we create spaces where neurodivergent children feel safe to be their authentic selves.

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#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTConference2025 As #PlayTherapists, our work is deeply influenced by the cultural worlds we and our clients inhabit. We will reflect on how our own cultural identities and those of the children and families we support, shape every aspect of the therapeutic relationship.

#BritishPlayTherapyWeek #BAPTConference2025 Every interaction, every moment of attunement and every advocacy effort adds to a growing international dialogue about the power of play to heal, connect and transform.

What was grief support really like for your child? If you’re supporting a child aged 12 or under with experience of grief, we want to hear from them! Help them take our survey and tell us what they really think about support for grieving children ➡️ winstonswish.org/survey/

As #BAPTRegisteredPlayTherapists ®️, we see every day how providing a safe, consistent space helps children meet their own inner challenges — one play session at a time. This #ChildrenInNeedDay, we celebrate the courage of children everywhere, and all those who work to help them thrive. 🌈

#WorldNurseryRhymeWeek When a child brings a nursery rhyme into the #TherapeuticSpace — perhaps through song, movement or imaginative play — the therapist listens closely to what the rhyme might represent for that child. It can open the door to imagination, communication and healing.

#WorldKindnessDay When children experience kindness that is consistent and unconditional, they begin to believe in their own worth. They learn that the world can be safe, relationships can be trusted, and they can be themselves — just as they are.

#AntiBullyingWeek #PlayTherapy allows children to process painful experiences at their own pace, in their own language — the language of play. When we listen to children’s stories told through their play, we help them feel seen, valued, and understood. 💛

Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round