Experience

CARI (Children At Risk in Ireland)

• Ireland
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Child and Adolescent Psychotherapsist

  • Aug 2018 - Present



Anam Saor Play Therapy and Parental Support

• Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Specialising in Play Therapy

  • Jan 2016 - Present

  Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Play TherapyParent SupportMonthly Parenting Advice Speaker on Radio KerryWorkshop FacilitatorGuest Speaker Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Play TherapyParent SupportMonthly Parenting Advice Speaker on Radio KerryWorkshop FacilitatorGuest Speaker



Feale Childcare

• Preschool Teacher

  • May 2013 - May 2017

  I am responsible for planning and delivering an early year’s curriculum which adheres to both Aistear and Síolta. I am also responsible for coordinating the daily routine of the pre-school room which includes directing other staff members, meeting the children’s needs and interacting with both staff and parents/ caregivers. I encourage both a play based curriculum and an emerging curriculum as I base my planning on the children’s interests. As a play therapist, I incorporate therapeutic play into the classroom. This is done through play, creative arts, puppetry, drama and therapeutic stories



Art and Sensory Fun

• Founder

  • Jun 2014 - Jan 2016

  I run workshops for children aged 3-12 years old, these workshops are messy/sensory play based and I also do arts and crafts. I also do guided meditation and relaxation.I am also available for consultancy work in children's own home.Benefits of Sensory Play:Research shows that sensory play builds nerve connections in the brain’s pathways, which lead to the child’s ability to complete more complex learning tasks.Sensory play supports language development, cognitive growth, fine and gross motor skills, problem solving skills, and social interaction.Sensory play is great for calming an anxious or frustrated childMessy play gives children the opportunity to explore and stimulate their senses.