Due to the high number of young people already on our waiting list,
Our Art & Play Therapy Service for Children
aged (4-12) years
is now CLOSED to New Referrals. (February 2025).
Shannon Family Resource Centre
Art & Play Therapy for Children
(4-12 years)
Play Therapy: Shannon Family Resource Centre is now in a position to offer Art/Play therapy to children aged 4 years to 12 years in the local community based on the increased need for such a service identified by schools and the local child and family support network in the area. We are delighted to have obtained the services of Bella Watson therapy at Shannon Family Resource centre.
Therapist: Bella Watson.
Therapist: Bella Watson.
Art & Play therapy is used to alleviate many children’s problems including:
- Abuse (Emotional, Physical, Sexual)
- Adapting to Foster Care & Adoption
- ADHD
- Anger
- Attachment Issues
- Autistic Spectrum
- Behaviour Problems
- Bereavement/Loss
- Bullied/Bullies
- Communication Problems
- Delayed Development
- Depression
- Nightmares
- Physical Disabilities
- Poor School Attendance
- Relationship Issues
- Selective Mute
- Separated/Divorced Parents
- Social Exclusion
- Trauma
- Unauthorised Absences
- Under Performing (Academically, Socially, Culturally)
- Withdrawn Personality
Frequently Asked Questions:
WHAT IS THE LOWER AND UPPER AGE RANGE FOR Art/PLAY THERAPY?
3 years to 12 years of age.
DO I NEED TO ACCOMPANY MY CHILD TO Art & PLAY THERAPY?
Yes, but your child will engage with the play alone during the session once the initial screening meeting has taken place.
How do i register my child for Art & play therapy?
Once you have expressed your interest on the contact form on this website, a member of staff from Shannon Family Resource Centre will contact you and send you on the necessary parental consent form and a parent/guardian meeting will then be arranged to meet with the therapist to complete an assessment of your childs needs with you.
what happens once the referral form has been submitted?
You will receive confirmation that the referral has been received and will be given a timeline of the next steps including when an initial meeting to discuss your childs needs and make a plan for the therapeutic intervention (Art/Play Therapy).
HOW MANY SESSIONS OF Art/PLAY THERAPY WILL MY CHILD RECeiVE?
8 sessions initially of 50-60 minutes duration, 2 further sessions are recommended for each child attending the service. There is however a cost of €140 to cover the cost of these additional sessions which will not be possible for Shannon Family Resource Centre to cover. This will be discussed with the parent/guardian when completing the initial parental consent form. two over the overall total of 1`0 session will be just with the therapist and parent at the beginning and the end, the child will access 8 therapy sessions in between.
Are there follow on supports available after the therapy ends with my child?
Yes, Shannon Family Resource centre also offers counselling for adults who feel they may also benefit from attending their own professional support person. Our family support worker also facilitates the circle Of Security Parenting Programme annually which would assist with a lot of parenting strategies, and we also offer a parenting Peer Support group for parents/carers to join monthly.
Forms for Organisations to download and submit.
| Art/Play Therapy 2024 Parent-Guardian Consent Form df |
Forms for Parents/guardians to download and submit.
| Art/Play Therapy 2024 Parent/Guardian Consent Form rm.pdf |