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 Looming and Us app provide parents with tools to build stronger relationships with their children through therapeutic play. She highlights the impact of small, consistent play interactions on decreasing family conflict and enhancing emotional resilience. The episode offers valuable insights and practical advice for parents and professionals dedicated to children's mental health.

Website: https://www.beaconservices.org.uk/

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• understand their child’s behaviours
• support their children’s BIG EMOTIONS
• support children experiencing anxiety
• improve relationships
• reduce family conflict
• support their child’s mental health
• improve family wellbeing
• support, calm and soothe their child through co-regulation of their nervous system
• understand the connection between their children’s feelings, thoughts and behaviours

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