Hello and welcome!
I am a social worker and play therapy practitioner based in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, South Africa. I work with children and their parents in creative, reflective ways to increase emotional connection in families.
The journey to full emotional health is a lifelong one, it's a process of ongoing self-discovery and growth that is never "done" on earth. This journey is as beautiful as it can be heartbreaking and painful, we cannot do it alone. I believe in the power of play therapy and have seen what it can do for children and young people as well as parents.
Hello and welcome!
I am a social worker and play therapy practitioner based in the Kwa-Zulu Natal Midlands, South Africa. I work with children and their parents in creative, reflective ways to increase emotional connection in families.
The journey to full emotional health is a lifelong one, it's a process of ongoing self-discovery and growth that is never "done" on earth. This journey is as beautiful as it can be heartbreaking and painful, we cannot do it alone. I believe in the power of play therapy and have seen what it can do for children and young people as well as parents.
Services I Offer
Play Therapy
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play therapy for my child.
Journalling Workshops
I would like to find out more about attending a journalling workshop or booking Linda to run a journalling workshop.
My Blog
The Question of Why
3 May 2024 Something that I hear fairly frequently from parents is their frustration at when they ask their child “why” they did this or that, their child is unable to answer them. Or, that every time they ask them “why” they get a different answer. Parents, of course, are really trying to understand what…
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Working Holidays
19 April 2024 You know how when you’re at school, you get back from holidays and usually the teacher gives a task to write or draw about your holiday? Well, here’s my holiday in words and pictures. It’s been really, really good. Just keep learning! The feature image on today’s blog was snapped on my…
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It’s the HOLIDAYS!
22 March 2024 Hi everyone! Easter holidays are upon us – well done parents of South African children, term one done and dusted! In the words of Fat Amy… Acabelieve it! (And if you don’t get this reference then you have never watched Pitch Perfect. And that means you have some more movie-watching homework. Not…
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Broken things
15 March 2024 “Our hearts are broken about things that are broken…” Jennie Allen. This has been resounding in my soul ever since I read it. I have times of feeling heartbroken for people and situations who are broken, including myself, I think most of us do. None of is completely whole all of the…
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Movie Review: Girls Night In!!
1 March 2024 Most definitely watch “Are you there God? It’s me, Margaret.” It was recently released on Netflix and it is an absolute joy. Judy Blume is the author of the book upon which the movie is based. I grew up reading Judy Blume’s books, I can’t recall how old I was when I…
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Tiggers!
23 February 2024 Movement matters, and it especially matters to those who are “tiggers”. (If you’re not acquainted with the Winnie-the-Pooh stories by AA Milne, well, maybe it’s time.) Tigger is one of Winnie-the-Pooh’s best friends, a very loveable, energetic and positive character. Tigger bounces everywhere. He’s enthusiastic and motivated. He’s always looking for the…
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Introducing the Creative Lorimer O’bree
16 February 2024 There’s something incredibly exciting happening on the outside of my play therapy room wall in Howick… And I am delighted to introduce you to the artist who is making it happen! Lori is a person with a brilliant mix of creativity, administrative skills and sporting prowess. She’s working in sports and marketing…
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Talking to children about their bodies: Resources
9 February 2024 This is a follow up post to last week’s blog. You can read that post here. Talking to my child about their body: Where do I start? Name all body parts Start normalising conversations about caring for your body, and healthy growing bodies from as young as you can. This helps you…
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Child on child abuse: An increasing reality and one family’s story
2 February 2024 Problematic sexual behaviour in children I want to draw attention to something that is by no means easy to talk about, let alone think about. I am seeing a marked increase in inappropriate/problematic sexualized behaviour between children. In talking to colleagues also working with children, this is happening everywhere. This is beyond…
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Parenting: It’s about who you are, not what you know
26 January 2024 Parenting is about who you are and how you see yourself, not what you know. Parenting from the heart as opposed to the head. We can listen to as many profound talks as we like, get hold of the best tools and techniques, but unless we move out of our heads and…
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