About me
Hi, I'm Hayley, I am a psychotherapist specialising in play therapy. Before this, I spent 10 years in the classroom. I love to use play and creativity to connect with children and help them through difficult feelings. I wholeheartedly believe in the power of play and it's use as a remedy for anxiety. MY unique way of helping parents become conscious and connected to themselves and their children is what really helps you to make a difference, that lasts!
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Understanding anxiety in children
I was once an anxious child, a worried teen and a 20 year old having panic attacks. I know anxiety well and have learned so much about it through my research and work with children. I can happily say that my anxiety is no longer something that holds me back at all!
I designed this online, on demand program for parents and caregivers who need confidence, resources and practical ways to help their anxious child.
This program has over 1hr 45mins of video content that can be accessed any time and multiple handouts, writing prompts and ideas for you. It is designed to be consumed bit by bit, while bringing you on a reflective journey. Once you purchase you will have *lifetime access to the programme
*lifetime access refers to the lifetime of the programme and not your own lifetime. This means I reserve the right to make changes/ remove the course of needed. If this happens you will have advanced warning. I launched the course in 2021 and my intention is for it to be around long term.
It can be extremely hard to see a child suffering with anxiety, worried and afraid. Anxiety can impact a child's quality of life and make family life hard.
If you are not sure how to help your child, if you are feeling lost and lacking confidence about how to approach anxiety, then this programme is for you.
By the end of the programme you will understand what is happening for your child in their worried moments. You will be equipped with a wide range of playful, creative and cognitive ways to help them. Above all, you will be able to move forward confidently and make changes, immediately.
Life is busy, you are tired and you want to solve this anxiety problem fast! It might sound counterintuitive, but slowing down and becoming reflective is the best way to make changes happen quickly!
Throughout this programme I have provided writing prompts for you to use as you consume the content. Research shows that reflection helps people achieve breakthroughs and can really get to the root of presenting problems. It is also with reflection and awareness that long term changes can really take place. I help you to take a conscious and connected approach to your child's struggles. If you are ready to reflect and think deeply about anxiety and yourself, then this programme is for you!
This programme begins by discussing the science of our stress response system, a must for understanding anxiety. I then speak about attachment and early experiences and their impact on our wiring. I talk you through setting the home environment up for success and give you some strategies to use immediately with your anxious child.
Then comes the play part- I talk you through the reason why play can be a remedy for anxiety and different types of play and creativity you can use at home.
We then move on to cognitive behavioral style approaches for helping children with worries, followed by the importance of self-esteem building and how you can work on that.
Each topic is broken down into short videos that you can watch when you have time. They are supported with handouts and ideas for you to try.
Course Curriculum
- Validating feelings and playing to regulate (16:32)
- Playing for connection (11:22)
- Role play (7:15)
- Anticipatory games (5:58)
- Regulation toys (4:32)
- 3 handouts- anticipatory games, sensory play, Theraplay ideas.
- Validating sentences to try handout
- Staying curious about worries with your child handout
- Writing Prompts for module 2
Testimonials
"Highly recommend. Insightful, thought provoking and intelligent content delivered with compassion"
"This course opened my eyes to the various simple, realistic tools which can be implemented daily to ease and prevent anxiety in children. The content was delivered in a clear, concise way. I would not hesitate to sign up and complete any of Hayley's courses in the near future. Thank you Hayley!"
"I thoroughly enjoyed the programme as both a parent and teacher. I loved the theory to understand anxiety combined with practical tips and suggestions. I left the course with an abundance of techniques and resources that are simple to implement but extremely effective! I feel I am better equipped to help my daughter and I am forever grateful to Hayley for that".
"Super programme really enjoyed the relaxed nature and I'm looking forward to putting your techniques into practice both professionally and with my own children. Will definitely be looking out for any other courses you do in the future. Thank you!"
"I really enjoyed the course- so informative and very well presented. I love your way of explaining and delivering information. I'm looking forward to seeing what other topics you cover in this format. Keep up the good work!"
