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Child Therapy Toolbox was created by Lauren Snailham, Clinical Psychologist. Lauren works in Private Practice in Kloof KwaZulu Natal.   She has a passion for helping children which has inspired her to create resources and tools to assist in their emotional development and healing. 

All the stories are written and illustrated by Lauren herself, assisted by Delyce Knowles who puts the content and illustrations into book form and readable format.  Delyce has also helped with the design and production of the additional therapy tools.

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Games & Puzzles

Games and Puzzles are very important in assisting children with emotional skills, cognitive skills and physical skills. They create a fun learning environment while building finger strength, hand-eye coordination, perseverance and problem-solving skills.

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Hand Puppets

Puppets are a great tool to use as children are able to enter into an imaginary world and can invite you into it to. They help bring a child’s problem comfortably into the room as a safe distance is created through the puppets.

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Therapeutic Story Books

Therapeutic stories are a wonderful way to reach children when exploring life issues. Using metaphors in stories often makes it easier for children to understand, connect with and relate to a story, particularly when it’s about an issue that they may feel uncomfortable talking about.

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‘Big Circles, Small Cirlces’

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My name is Cate and I work at The Be Centre Foundation. A children's charity that is located in Sydney Australia. I just wanted to reach out and say your books are fantastic and we have used them as resources to help our families and wanted to send you a link so you may have a look if you would like. Thank you very much.
Cate Baird
Cate BairdThe Be Centre Foundation
I work for a small children’s mental health charity on the Northern Beaches of Sydney called Be Centre. We offer one to one Play Therapy for children aged 3-12 years who are suffering from mental health issues. Many of our clients have experienced trauma in their lives, including witnessing domestic violence. I firstly wanted to let you know that we have your collection of therapeutic stories and we absolute love them 😊. From time to time we read them to children within Play Therapy and we also recommend them to parents.
John DoAnna Charlestone
John DoAnna CharlestoneRegistered Play Therapist, Clinical Development Manager
Lauren Snailham’s story offers an engaging way to help young children and their families learn the concept of boundaries and roles. The story can be used as part of a more comprehensive intervention to increase children’s compliance with age-appropriate tasks. This book will be helpful for mental health practitioners working with children and families.
Liana LowensteinMSW, CPT-S, author, speaker, child and family therapist
Thanks so much again for sending the link to the book. I loved reading it. It is such a clear and simple way to explain the importance of boundaries and family roles to both parents and children alike!
Sophie Marsh Play and Creative Arts Therapist and Author of ‘Stay Home Superheroes’
It’s a lovely story! I love the emphasis on safety as a reason for the boundaries. So appropriate right now when we’re asking our children to do strange things (like wearing masks) when there aren’t clear / tangible explanations. It’s a lovely explanation of hierarchy and authority in families. I think the illustrations are quite important, for example, in showing the “line” that shouldn’t be crossed. A repeated visual reminder of what / who lies on each side of the line is helpful as it’s quite an abstract concept, isn’t it? Really great, Lauren! I can’t wait to use it when you’ve published it.’🙂
John DoeRebecca Simpson
I really loved your story it read really well and the alliteration of the Blibby, Bib and Betty worked really well. I liked that you defined the roles each plays, it is a great guide for parents who aren't sure and put pressure on little ones without knowing. I loved how mom Blibby handled the situation it was firm, fair and loving. This again is great learning curve for parents, so that it doesn't have to be fun or firm. The fact that mom remained in control was such a positive. I enjoyed the lessons and moral to the story. Lots of great talking points for a parent and lots of room for a child to ask questions about where they fit in the family. As I read it I could just imagine the Blobs coming to life. This is so well done and got two thumbs up from my daughter! Great job Lauren you've created something special.
John DoeLauren Ferreira
Lauren Snailham’s book “Big Circles Small Circles” is incredibly effective in explaining boundaries to children. I have used it with my own children (age 12 and 9 😎) as well as my class of 6 year old children. It appeals to all ages and I have found it a wonderful tool in creating a healthy and balanced environment, both at home and within the classroom. After reading this book the kids understand that rules and boundaries are necessary to protect and guide them and this understanding leads them to being more compliant and accepting when rules and boundaries are given. Thank you, Lauren for making this easier!
Kelly Gillingwater Mother and Foundation Phase Teacher

All children need is a little help, a little hope and someone who believes in them

Child Therapy Toolbox was created by Lauren Snailham, Clinical Psychologist. Lauren works in Private Practice in Kloof, KwaZulu Natal.   She has a passion for helping children which has inspired her to create resources and tools to assist in their emotional development and healing. 

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