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Tomas Hunt on Navajo Dance

Posted on July 29, 2017 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Click on the link to visit Facebook for this lovely little film about finding aliveness in dance, moving through experiences of bullying and racism, and using dance to connect with people, ignite sparks of creativity and joy, and share … Continue reading →

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John Bradshaw on magical thinking

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

“Children are magical. “Step on a crack, break your mother’s back.” Magic is the belief that certain words, gestures, or behaviours can change reality. Dysfunctional parents often reinforce their children’s magical thinking. For example, if you tell children that their … Continue reading →

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Sand Tray & Play Therapy: Jennifer Kerner & Jill Weadick

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

Jennifer Kerner and Jill Weadick doing a filmed session from their ‘Introduction to Sand Tray & Play Therapy’ training (noisy fan for a while from about 5 mins in!). We have several therapists here who are experienced in working with … Continue reading →

Posted in abuse, creativity, Dora Kalff, healing, sandtray / sandplay, trauma, working with clients | Tagged counselling exeter, creative therapy, Dora Kalff, Expressive Therapies for Sexual Issues, expressive therapy, Jennifer Kerner, Jill Weadick, Palace Gate Counselling Service, Palace Gate Counselling Service Exeter, play therapy, Sana Loue, sand tray, sandplay, somatic, somatic reaction, somatic response, working with abuse, working with trauma | Leave a comment

Dora Kalff on sandplay work with children (directed by Peter Ammann)

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Palace Gate Counselling Service

The great Dora Kalff talking about her work with children. Fascinating bit at the end on client Mark’s tray from the beginning of therapy. We have two sand trays here, and see clients derive huge benefit from working with them. … Continue reading →

Posted in clients' perspective, creativity, Dora Kalff, Jung, Palace Gate Counselling Service, person centred, physical being, relationship, sandtray / sandplay, therapeutic growth, therapeutic relationship, working with clients | Tagged Dora Kalff, Jung, Palace Gate Counselling Service, person-centred, Peter Ammann, sand play, sand play therapy, sand tray, sand tray therapy, sandplay | Leave a comment