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WHAT I DO

Parents & Carers

THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

Through Theraplay®-informed practice

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The pressures our children face growing up in the here and now are very different to even 15 years ago. While technology has presented new generations with new opportunities, it has also created a space which has hugely impacted the way children relate to themselves, how they connect with others and how their autonomic nervous systems are wired. There is power to be had in connecting with our children and young people through going back to basics and finding opportunities for playful interaction.

The Theraplay work I do with children and parent/carers creates a structured, but attuned space to facilitate connection and shared joy. Theraplay work with families consists of parent/child sessions plus parent only support sessions.

 

I work as a Theraplay-informed practitioner on behalf of Beacon NeuroConnect, so please contact neuroconnect@beaconservices.org.uk if you wish to enquire about accessing this kind of support.

 

This therapeutic intervention can be funded by the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF).

I also host free Facebook group for parent/carers of school-aged children and young people who have experienced trauma...

Visit my resource page for relevant blogs and free resources for parent/carers.

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THERAPEUTIC COACHING FOR ADULTS

Whether you are a parent/carer, a busy professional, or perhaps both....

 

....if you are an adult seeking a non-judgmental, reflective, safe space to  gain greater awareness of any issues you are experiencing, to identify the root cause and to find a way forward to leading a more fulfilling life, I run 1:1 trauma informed coaching sessions for adults.

I work in an integrative way, bringing tools from both the therapy and coaching sides of my work together according to what's most needed at the time.

If you are:
 

  • Overwhelmed

  • Experiencing burnout

  • Feeling trapped by circumstances

  • Looking to slow down

  • In need of a safe space just for YOU

  • Wanting to understand more about the patterns that are
    holding you back and where they've come from

  • Wanting to regain your zest for life again

I may be able to help...
 

For a no obligation chat, please message me and I'll contact you to book in:

emma@emmaspillane.co.uk

1 hour session fee: £70

Sessions can be face to face (Kingswood, Bristol) or held online.​

Book 5 sessions for £300 and save £50 on full fees.​​​

Educational professionals

TRAUMA TRAINING &
CONSULTANCY

For schools, extra-curricular clubs and other professionals

supporting vulnerable children & young people.

I’m available to offer practical neuroscience-based training and support to schools and other organisations supporting vulnerable children who are committed to developing and embedding trauma informed practice.
 

Whether you are at the start of your trauma informed journey and would like to increase your awareness and understanding of attachment and trauma, or if you’re further along and would welcome a reflective space to review your practice and enhance it further, do get in touch to see how I might help.

I can work with small key staff teams through to whole settings and tailor training and support as appropriate.

Email: emma@emmaspillane.co.uk to arrange a no obligation chat.

I can deliver on site training and consultancy in the West Country, and my colleague Helen can deliver to the East Midlands region of England.

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SPEAKING & WRITING

Speaking engagements...

Please get in touch if you'd like to discuss the possibility of me speaking at one of your events or meetings.

Past speaking engagements:

Writing...

I was honoured to be able to tell a small part of my story about becoming a mother through adoption in a chapter I wrote for Rachel Mason's book 'Not the Only One', published in late 2020. 

I'm also humbled to share some of my parenting experience in the chapter 'Therapeutic Parenting' in The Bounce Back Journey of Parenting (available to purchase on Amazon). 

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