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Who we are:<\/div>\n

Play Therapy Base supports children aged 3-14 years and their families living in the Lothians.<\/p>\n

Play Therapy is a special way for children to learn about their world through using toys. Some children choose to explore things they find hard, or that are worrying them, through play. For some it is a chance to practise skills of sharing and turn-taking so they can build new friendships. For other children play therapy sessions may provide a space to have time on their own without chaos or interruptions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\"I had never heard of play therapy until my child started it. I don't know how we would cope with out play therapy and the support from the staff.\"<\/span>
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For families in the Lothians.<\/h4>\n

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1 to 1 Play Therapy<\/h2>\n
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Children are offered a safe, child centred environment, where they lead their Play Therapy Session.<\/p>\n

A variety of materials are available to explore their experiences, feelings and worries through play.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Therapeutic Play and Filial Therapy<\/h2>\n
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Parent\/Carers and their children attend a block of weekly sessions. Using play and play materials they are supported by the qualified therapist to develop their communication and strengthen their relationships.<\/div>\n

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School Work<\/h2>\n
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PTB Therapists are based in nursery or school settings and offer a bespoke package of Play Therapy supports to meet the school\u2019s specific needs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Consultations<\/h2>\n
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Parent\/Carers consultations offer the child\u2019s main carer a space to explore relational interactions and use of play to support communication and positive interactions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Latest News<\/h3>\n
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13\/03\/2024<\/div><\/div>
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A selection of books on display<\/p><\/a>

Scottish Book Trust have kindly donated us books which are being displayed.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

 
18\/01\/2024<\/div><\/div>
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Edinburgh Kiltwalk 2023<\/p><\/a>

Our walkers raised \u00a33,460. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

 
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St Johns and Kings Park Church<\/p><\/a>

St Johns and Kings Park Church for \u00a3500.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n

 
08\/01\/2024<\/div><\/div>
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Lasswade and Rosewell Parish Church<\/p><\/a>

Thank you to Lasswade and Rosewell Parish Church for \u00a3315.76.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Fundraising<\/h3>\n

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Read our Fundraising Newsletters:
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Donations help us to fund children’s sessions. Visit our fundraising pages:<\/p>\n