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Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyWhen Girls Fall Out: Making Sense of Friendship DramaIn this episode Sophia Giblin spoke with Andrew Hampton, ex-headteacher and author of the insightful book When Girls Fall Out. We discussed: The intense “Existential Imperative” girls feel for intimacy and belonging in female friendships Why girls often embellish or conceal the full truth when confiding in parents Communication strategies that provide empathy versus judgment How over-involvement from adults often makes friendship problems at school even worse Some of Andrew’s key recommendations for supporting girls through friendship turbulence: 🔹 Listen first, offer advice later. She needs emotional validation more than quick fixes. 🔹 Set...2024-02-1448 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyWhen Girls Fall Out: Making Sense of Friendship DramaIn this episode Sophia Giblin spoke with Andrew Hampton, ex-headteacher and author of the insightful book When Girls Fall Out. We discussed: The intense “Existential Imperative” girls feel for intimacy and belonging in female friendships Why girls often embellish or conceal the full truth when confiding in parents Communication strategies that provide empathy versus judgment How over-involvement from adults often makes friendship problems at school even worse Some of Andrew’s key recommendations for supporting girls through friendship turbulence: 🔹 Listen first, offer advice later. She needs emotional validation more than quick fixes. 🔹 Set...2024-02-1448 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyReclaiming Childhood: Why We Need to Bring Free Play Back OutsideIn this compelling interview with Ingrid Skeels from Playing Out, host Sophia Giblin explores the vital issue of bringing free outdoor play back into children’s daily lives. As part of the grassroots Playing Out movement, Ingrid has witnessed firsthand the benefits street play can offer - from improved health and social skills for kids to stronger neighbourhood connections. She explains how we’ve gone from a time when playing outside was considered a normal part of childhood to today’s reality full of traffic dangers, lack of community spaces, and disappearing freedom for modern children. Key Takeawa...2024-01-3142 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyReclaiming Childhood: Why We Need to Bring Free Play Back OutsideIn this compelling interview with Ingrid Skeels from Playing Out, host Sophia Giblin explores the vital issue of bringing free outdoor play back into children’s daily lives. As part of the grassroots Playing Out movement, Ingrid has witnessed firsthand the benefits street play can offer - from improved health and social skills for kids to stronger neighbourhood connections. She explains how we’ve gone from a time when playing outside was considered a normal part of childhood to today’s reality full of traffic dangers, lack of community spaces, and disappearing freedom for modern children. Key Takeawa...2024-01-3142 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyThe Neuroscience of Nurturing Happy, Healthy ChildrenIn this episode of the Treasure Time podcast, host Sophia is talking with Dr Rachel Taylor, a Cognitive Neuroscientist of how we can create the best environment for our children to thrive. Relationships are the number one factor for healthy child development. Humans are wired for emotional connections and joy, even before birth. Being present and giving focused attention to children builds bonds, while distractions from things like mobile phones interfere with connecting. Play serves a critical role in child wellbeing and sparking creativity. Boredom is important too - it allows young minds to wander...2024-01-2435 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyThe Neuroscience of Nurturing Happy, Healthy ChildrenIn this episode of the Treasure Time podcast, host Sophia is talking with Dr Rachel Taylor, a Cognitive Neuroscientist of how we can create the best environment for our children to thrive. Relationships are the number one factor for healthy child development. Humans are wired for emotional connections and joy, even before birth. Being present and giving focused attention to children builds bonds, while distractions from things like mobile phones interfere with connecting. Play serves a critical role in child wellbeing and sparking creativity. Boredom is important too - it allows young minds to wander...2024-01-2435 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyKeeping the Christmas Magic Without the Naughty ListIn this week's episode of the Treasure Time podcast, host Sophia is joined by parenting experts Joe Atkinson and Olga Cherrington of The Caring Instinct to have an insightful discussion about keeping the magic and wonder of Christmas alive for children. They explore the concept of "Unconditional Santa" - treating Santa as a symbol of unconditional love and acceptance rather than a conditional reward system based on being "naughty or nice." Olga shares her experience growing up in Ukraine, where there was no concept of Santa only bringing gifts to "good" children. The cultural stories around Christmas...2023-12-2032 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyKeeping the Christmas Magic Without the Naughty ListIn this week's episode of the Treasure Time podcast, host Sophia is joined by parenting experts Joe Atkinson and Olga Cherrington of The Caring Instinct to have an insightful discussion about keeping the magic and wonder of Christmas alive for children. They explore the concept of "Unconditional Santa" - treating Santa as a symbol of unconditional love and acceptance rather than a conditional reward system based on being "naughty or nice." Olga shares her experience growing up in Ukraine, where there was no concept of Santa only bringing gifts to "good" children. The cultural stories around Christmas...2023-12-2032 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyA Playful Cure for Scary Monsters and AnxietiesIn this episode of the podcast, host Sophia discusses using play to help children deal with fears, worries, and anxiety. As a play therapist, she believes play is the natural way for children to process emotions and the world around them. The most important thing is the relationship created through play—sitting with your child, being present without devices, and giving them 'attachment sunshine' through predictable, calm interactions. Sophia shares an example of a friend's 3 year old son who is having trouble sleeping due to fears and worries after some changes and instability. Rather than labeling the ch...2023-12-1327 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyA Playful Cure for Scary Monsters and AnxietiesIn this episode of the podcast, host Sophia discusses using play to help children deal with fears, worries, and anxiety. As a play therapist, she believes play is the natural way for children to process emotions and the world around them. The most important thing is the relationship created through play—sitting with your child, being present without devices, and giving them 'attachment sunshine' through predictable, calm interactions. Sophia shares an example of a friend's 3 year old son who is having trouble sleeping due to fears and worries after some changes and instability. Rather than labeling the ch...2023-12-1327 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyRaising the Nation: Building a Better Future Through Child-Centred Policies with Paul LindleyIn this episode of the Treasure Time podcast, Sophia had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Lindley, founder of Ella's Kitchen and author of the new book "Raising the Nation: How to Build a Better Future for Our Children (and Everyone Else)". Our discussion covered key insights and ideas from different chapters and aspects of childhood featured in Paul's research for the book. We talked about the importance of the early years and attachment, digital literacy, giving children a voice, healthcare, and of course, the power of play. Paul shared how we can empower parents, strengthen communities...2023-12-1345 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyRaising the Nation: Building a Better Future Through Child-Centred Policies with Paul LindleyIn this episode of the Treasure Time podcast, Sophia had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Lindley, founder of Ella's Kitchen and author of the new book "Raising the Nation: How to Build a Better Future for Our Children (and Everyone Else)". Our discussion covered key insights and ideas from different chapters and aspects of childhood featured in Paul's research for the book. We talked about the importance of the early years and attachment, digital literacy, giving children a voice, healthcare, and of course, the power of play. Paul shared how we can empower parents, strengthen communities...2023-12-1345 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyGetting Intentional About Play: The Power of Play StandardsWelcome back to season 2 of the Treasure Time podcast! In this new season, host Sophia Giblin wants to focus on building better connections and nurturing child wellbeing after the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic was an incredibly stressful and uncertain time for both parents and children. Screen time usage increased during the pandemic out of necessity, and has continued post-pandemic as well. Many children also missed out on opportunities for play and connection with others during developmental windows when they needed it most. Play serves crucial functions for children's learning, emotional de...2023-12-1324 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyGetting Intentional About Play: The Power of Play StandardsWelcome back to season 2 of the Treasure Time podcast! In this new season, host Sophia Giblin wants to focus on building better connections and nurturing child wellbeing after the difficulties of the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic was an incredibly stressful and uncertain time for both parents and children. Screen time usage increased during the pandemic out of necessity, and has continued post-pandemic as well. Many children also missed out on opportunities for play and connection with others during developmental windows when they needed it most. Play serves crucial functions for children's learning, emotional de...2023-12-1324 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyWelcome Back to Season 2 of the Treasure Time Podcast!Welcome back treasured listeners to the Treasure Time podcast. Your host Sophia Giblin shares a special trailer for the relaunch of the Treasure Time podcast. This show for parents helps you use the power of play in relationships to build happier, healthier family lives. You may remember the Treasure Time podcast from back in 2020, when Sophia and Nicole brought you bite-sized tips during the early pandemic to support children’s wellbeing while homeschooling. The podcast is now back after a break, with a brand new format and 10 amazing episodes launching on December 13th. This season, Soph...2023-12-1102 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyWelcome Back to Season 2 of the Treasure Time Podcast!Welcome back treasured listeners to the Treasure Time podcast. Your host Sophia Giblin shares a special trailer for the relaunch of the Treasure Time podcast. This show for parents helps you use the power of play in relationships to build happier, healthier family lives. You may remember the Treasure Time podcast from back in 2020, when Sophia and Nicole brought you bite-sized tips during the early pandemic to support children’s wellbeing while homeschooling. The podcast is now back after a break, with a brand new format and 10 amazing episodes launching on December 13th. This season, Soph...2023-12-1102 min
For the Love of GriefCelebrating Anniversaries and OccasionsHosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin explore ways families can remember their late loved ones in this final episode.The first year after losing a loved one is particularly difficult. Events and special dates like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, Mother’s and Father’s Day, and Christmas are often somber and emotionally charged affairs. Many families struggle when thinking about doing something to celebrate their late loved one’s memory. The following years aren’t guaranteed to be any easier, Odette reminds listeners. Don’t expect to have it all together completely by the seventh or eighth year...2022-09-0633 min
The Grow Your Private Practice ShowWhy I’m freezing the membership price (and should you increase, reduce or freeze your prices during the cost of living crisis)I've made the controversial decision to freeze the price of the Grow Your Private Practice membership. But:Why have I made this decision? Why is it controversial? And what should you consider about your fees?In this episode, I explore whether you should increase, reduce or freeze your prices during the financial crisis. And I share why I decided to freeze the membership fee. So if you're unsure what your pricing policy should be at this time, take a listen. Links To Follow:Join the membership...2022-08-3130 minFor the Love of GriefHow You Can Support a Bereaved ParentHosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin discuss how parents can support themselves after losing their child in the penultimate episode of Season 1.Odette shares well-intended conversations that had the opposite effect on her after losing Harry. She didn’t appreciate it when people would try to comfort her by saying they understood what she was going through, because they didn’t: only someone who has lost a child of their own would understand the unique pain of burying your child. And when people would compliment her strength, saying they wouldn’t be able to hold on like she was...2022-08-3044 minFor the Love of GriefHow To Support a Child Who’s Lost a Parent Co-Host Sophia Giblin shares her experience losing a parent as a teenager, and having to cope as the eldest sibling of four. Sophia’s mum was diagnosed with cancer in the year of her GCSEs. Their family had reason to hope she would get better with chemo, but she kept getting sicker and sicker. Seeing her health deteriorate with the treatment was already traumatic enough, but Sophia was abruptly forced to come to terms with losing her mother when her father sat her and her siblings down to explain that their mother wouldn’t survive. Not even a full...2022-08-2334 minFor the Love of GriefThe School’s Role in a Student’s Grief JourneyIn this episode, hosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin talk about how schools can impact a child’s grief journey.All schools should have a bereavement policy, Odette and Sophia recommend, that covers all the information the school should know, what they need to do, and how to respond to an incident within their school community. Office staff should be briefed on how to respond to a parent or guardian informing the school about the death of a student’s family member.You don’t have to be a member of staff to put things in mot...2022-08-1632 minFor the Love of GriefHow Can You Actually Help A Bereaved Family?For the Love of Grief is the podcast that talks about parenting after loss. Grief isn’t something that goes away - it will always live with us. In this episode, hosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin explore the role of community in the grief journey.Most communities are eager to help members who are grieving the loss of a loved one, but sometimes they don’t know how to help. Some people may even avoid the bereaved persons because they don’t know what to say, so they say nothing at all. Rather than doing this, it’s b...2022-08-0929 minFor the Love of GriefParenting A Grieving Child, and Other Tips for Bereaved Families In this episode, hosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin discuss how parents can meet the needs of bereaved children.Having boundaries around their physical needs - such as getting a good night’s rest - is important for your child’s development. Parents need to be brave and determined to uphold those boundaries even through grief - particularly around sleep and nutrition. As far as mental wellbeing goes, modelling healthy expressions of your feelings is a good way to support and encourage your children. If they see you repressing your emotions and not talking about them...2022-08-0238 minFor the Love of GriefThe Things You Can Use to Help Grieving ChildrenIn this episode, hosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin review the topic of resources and signposting. We’re usually never proactive about death and dying, so when we lose a loved one, it’s usually unanticipated and we’re not prepared to deal with it. The first things we usually think about are: What do I do? How do I make sure we’re all going to be okay? Resources and signposting are simple, but very effective and helpful tools that answer these questions. Some of these resources include memory boxes, which act as a tool for a...2022-07-2639 minFor the Love of GriefChildren Want to Feel In Control When GrievingIn this episode, hosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin discuss the importance of including children in decision-making throughout their grief journey, starting as early as the funeral or ritual of saying goodbye. Losing a loved one is hard enough as an adult, but it’s especially hard for children, who don’t have a solid grasp of the concepts of death and grief. They are entering a new world where they have to live without someone precious to them and all the complicated emotions it brings. Including them in the decision-making process gives them a sense of contr...2022-07-1946 minFor the Love of GriefSaying Goodbye, and Explaining to Children Where Their Loved One IsIn this episode, hosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin talk about funerals, or end of life ceremonies, and the complex emotions they bring up. They shed light on how to explain funerals to children, how to prepare them to attend, and whether they should even be there.Determining whether to bring your child to the funeral of a loved one is a difficult decision to make as a parent. There are many concerns to consider - they are likely going to see many grown ups in distress, which no parent wants their child to see, and parents...2022-07-1254 minFor the Love of GriefCaring For Yourself is How You Care For OthersIn this episode, hosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin explore ways parents can practice self-care while supporting grieving children. There is a societal stigma around doing things for yourself - it’s considered selfish. Parents especially feel the weight of this stigma, because their natural instinct is to put their children first. Another reason people often overlook themselves, especially during times of crisis and grief, is because acknowledging pain can be scary. They avoid it because it can feel overwhelming, and they fear that they won’t be able to recover from it. Self-care isn’t all ab...2022-07-0438 minFor the Love of GriefFor the Love of HarryFor the Love of Grief is the podcast that talks about parenting after loss. Grief isn’t something that goes away - it will always live with us. We must find a way to accommodate it as part of our lives, and hosts Odette Mould and Sophia Giblin are dedicated to supporting listeners on their journey. In this pilot episode, Odette shares her story, and how losing her son led to her founding Harry’s Rainbow in his honour. Odette lost her son Harry when he was just five years old. It started as a cough and some...2022-07-0431 minFor the Love of GriefFor the Love of Grief TrailerFor The Love of Grief is the podcast where we talk openly about the often taboo and hidden subject of life after the death of a loved one.Death touches all of our lives at some point, and the aim of this show is to give parents and care givers a resource to help them support their children, to help them to make sense of their world when someone close to them has died. This podcast is hosted by Odette Mould MBE. As a parent supporting a bereaved child, Odette understands the overwhelm and confusion t...2022-07-0104 minThe Grow Your Private Practice ShowThe cost of living crisis: it's impact on your clients, your practice and youNo one can afford therapy now. Well, it seems that’s what everyone is saying - the news, current affairs programs, magazine type programs etc. Everyone is talking about it - the price of energy, fuel for the car, how much a supermarket shop has increased.There's no getting away from it. And it’s said to be causing a mental health epidemic. So what is the impact of the cost of living crisis on your clients, your practice and you? And more importa...2022-05-2528 minThe Grow Your Private Practice ShowTherapist Directories: The Good, The Bad and The UglyOne of the first things a new therapist does is sign up to an online directory, but is this enough? And what should you do if you don’t get the results you were hoping for?In this episode we look at:Why directories can be a great choiceSome of the downsidesHow being on a directory fits into your marketing strategyWhat to do if your is currently not working for youLinks to follow:Episode 5: 6 Steps to turning an enquiry into a bookingEpisode 13: A deep dive into online directories...2021-10-0626 minThe Grow Your Private Practice ShowDo you feel guilty about charging for therapy?Did you ever feel a bit awkward about charging your clients to come to therapy? Maybe you give too many concessions or haven’t increased your prices in years? Or maybe ultimately you feel guilty for changing people that need help. Well if any of those sound familiar, this is the episode for you as we’re taking a deep dive into how you feel about charging and I’ll offer you some practical solutions to move forward. In this episode we explore:The reasons we struggle with chargingHow it might show upThe con...2021-09-2227 minThe Grow Your Private Practice ShowCompassion fatigue and burnout: What therapists need to know, with Howard BaumgartenHow are you? I hope you are doing well and looking after yourself, because looking after yourself is often something that we talk about and encourage clients to do - but we’re not so good at doing it ourselves. If that sounds familiar, then you’re going to love this episode as I have a very special guest with me. Howard Baumgarten is a Counselor with his own practice in Lakewood, Colorado who has vast experience of helping counsellors both grow their practice and take better care of themselves. He’s an author - h...2021-07-281h 03The Grow Your Private Practice ShowThe hidden impact of money issues in private practice, with Cathy TowersIf you’re a counsellor in private practice, chances are you’ve wrangled with some money issues in your time. And the truth is, this isn’t something you can work on and get rid of because they keep appearing in different ways and under different circumstances.There is no denying it, issues around money mindset issues can hold you back - in more ways than may first appear. So in this episode, I have the fabulous Cathy Towers here for a chat. Cathy is a counsellor and psychotherapist, a speaker and workshop facilita...2021-07-0758 minThe Grow Your Private Practice ShowHow being a people pleaser can affect your private practice - and what to do about itThey say ‘we teach what we need to learn’ and I think it’s true. I used to have an online business all about self-help for people-pleasers, and yup, I’m a recovering people-pleaser. I’m a whole lot better than I used to be, but I suspect that a lot of counsellors are people pleasers or recovering people-pleasers too. And being a people pleaser can have a real impact on your private practice. It can impact how you run your business and even what income you make. It can also lead to resentment and burnout. 2021-02-2418 minThe Grow Your Private Practice Show5 Easy ways to give back to charity (without reducing your fees or working for free) with Sophia GiblinOne of the frustrating things about being a therapist in private practice is not being able to help everyone that needs it, including those that can’t afford to pay.But thankfully there are other ways to give back without having to volunteer your time and energy as a counsellor, as this can really hold you back when you want to attract paying clients of your own.In this episode I have expert Sophia Giblin from Fundraising For Good join me to discuss different ways you can give back depending on the time and energy yo...2021-01-271h 00
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyA behind the scenes bonus from Sophia and Nicole Ep 13A behind the scenes bonus from Sophia & Nicole Episode 13 About this episode: In this episode we go behind the scenes with Sophia & Nicole to hear some of our favourite moments from the podcast series, along with the voices of some of our parent listeners. We also hear a bit more about Sophia & Nicole’s stories and what happened for them to both be so drawn into the world of helping children grow up healthy and happy through play. We wanted to do this episode just in time for Mental Health Awareness Week to let all our listeners know that it’s OK to...2020-05-2132 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyA behind the scenes bonus from Sophia and Nicole Ep 13A behind the scenes bonus from Sophia & Nicole Episode 13 About this episode: In this episode we go behind the scenes with Sophia & Nicole to hear some of our favourite moments from the podcast series, along with the voices of some of our parent listeners. We also hear a bit more about Sophia & Nicole’s stories and what happened for them to both be so drawn into the world of helping children grow up healthy and happy through play. We wanted to do this episode just in time for Mental Health Awareness Week to let all our listeners know that it’s OK to...2020-05-2132 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyHelping parents “quit the chaos” through mindfulness Ep 12Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Helping parents “quit the chaos” through mindfulness Episode 12 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with through coaching, strategy, fundra...2020-05-1437 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyHelping parents “quit the chaos” through mindfulness Ep 12Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Helping parents “quit the chaos” through mindfulness Episode 12 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with through coaching, strategy, fundra...2020-05-1437 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyAre You an 'Emotional Thermostat’ or a Thermometer? Ep 11Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Are You an 'Emotional Thermostat’ or a Thermometer? Episode 11 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with through coaching, stra...2020-05-1216 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyAre You an 'Emotional Thermostat’ or a Thermometer? Ep 11Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Are You an 'Emotional Thermostat’ or a Thermometer? Episode 11 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with through coaching, stra...2020-05-1216 min
The Real Relationships PodcastThe Importance of the Parent/ Child RelationshipToday I interview Sophia Giblin from Treasure Time & the Clear Sky Children's charity about the importance of the relationship between parent and child. It might sound obvious but it is key to get it right and isn't always as straight forward as it might seem. So can we do about it? Join us to find out more... For more information, please visit https://www.sophiepersonne.com. 2020-05-0833 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyGet the Low Down on Treasure Time from a Parent! Ep 10Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Get the Low Down on Treasure Time from a Parent! Episode 10 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with th...2020-05-0715 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyGet the Low Down on Treasure Time from a Parent! Ep 10Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Get the Low Down on Treasure Time from a Parent! Episode 10 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with th...2020-05-0715 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyWhat should I do when my child always wants to win in play? Ep 9Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: What should I do when my child always wants to win in play? Episode 9 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that th...2020-05-0532 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyWhat should I do when my child always wants to win in play? Ep 9Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: What should I do when my child always wants to win in play? Episode 9 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that th...2020-05-0532 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyTwo top tips for building children's independence Ep 8Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Two top tips for building children's independence Episode 8 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with through coaching, strategy, fun...2020-04-3024 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyTwo top tips for building children's independence Ep 8Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Two top tips for building children's independence Episode 8 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with through coaching, strategy, fun...2020-04-3024 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyStay Home Superheroes! Stories that provide a way to talk about Coronavirus with your children Ep 7Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Stay Home Superheroes! Stories that provide a way to talk about Coronavirus with your children Episode 7 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and fam...2020-04-2814 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyStay Home Superheroes! Stories that provide a way to talk about Coronavirus with your children Ep 7Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Title: Stay Home Superheroes! Stories that provide a way to talk about Coronavirus with your children Episode 7 About our hosts: Sophia https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/?originalSubdomain=uk A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and fam...2020-04-2814 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyTwo things you need to know about reflecting children’s feelings Ep 6In this episode we look at the next principle of Treasure Time, which is reflecting the child’s feelings back to them, but how do we do that if we are not very in tune with our own feelings? We take a look at what it means to develop emotional literacy in children, but also in us as parents! About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children’s mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to...2020-04-2315 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyTwo things you need to know about reflecting children’s feelings Ep 6In this episode we look at the next principle of Treasure Time, which is reflecting the child’s feelings back to them, but how do we do that if we are not very in tune with our own feelings? We take a look at what it means to develop emotional literacy in children, but also in us as parents! About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children’s mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to...2020-04-2315 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyTry this one tip for managing children’s overwhelming feelings Ep 5Thy this top tip for managing children’s overwhelming feelings. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with through coaching, strategy, fundraising and mentoring. Nicole McDonnell Nicole is a mum to two young boys, w...2020-04-2122 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyTry this one tip for managing children’s overwhelming feelings Ep 5Thy this top tip for managing children’s overwhelming feelings. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. Her focus is on helping therapists, businesses and charities have more of an impact for children and families that they work with through coaching, strategy, fundraising and mentoring. Nicole McDonnell Nicole is a mum to two young boys, w...2020-04-2122 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyWhat should I do when I find play times with my children a bit boring?! Ep 4What should I do when I find play times with my children a bit boring?! What should we do when we find play boring as adults? This simple play principle will help you take the passenger seat while you let the child drive. Parent becomes the student and the child becomes the teacher! In this session we explore the first principle of Treasure Time which is ‘let the child lead’. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children’s mental health through play and secure relatio...2020-04-1613 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyWhat should I do when I find play times with my children a bit boring?! Ep 4What should I do when I find play times with my children a bit boring?! What should we do when we find play boring as adults? This simple play principle will help you take the passenger seat while you let the child drive. Parent becomes the student and the child becomes the teacher! In this session we explore the first principle of Treasure Time which is ‘let the child lead’. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children’s mental health through play and secure relatio...2020-04-1613 min
The Guestlist PodcastParenting & Play through a Pandemic with Sophia GiblinEpisode 10 of TGP Podcast: Parenting and Play through a Pandemic with Sophia Giblin. Sophia is the award winning Founder of Clear Sky Children’s Charity, a Play Therapist and Co-Founder of Treasure Time, an innovative digital programme shown to increase the parent child connection through guided weekly play times. Strong relationships are the foundation for good mental health and the quality of relationships can be improved using play as a way to connect, especially with children. Subscribe Apple | Google | Spotify | Stitcher | iHeart A Podcast Company - is the leading podcast production company for brands, organizations, institutions, individuals, and entrepreneurs. Our team sets you u...2020-04-1325 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyHow a ‘day of mistakes’ can show your children that it’s OK not to be perfect during home schooling Ep 3Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy How a ‘day of mistakes’ can show your children that it’s OK not to be perfect during home schooling This episode looks at how we can support children develop resilience to overcome obstacles and frustration during home schooling by being light hearted and playful. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy cha...2020-04-1022 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyHow a ‘day of mistakes’ can show your children that it’s OK not to be perfect during home schooling Ep 3Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy How a ‘day of mistakes’ can show your children that it’s OK not to be perfect during home schooling This episode looks at how we can support children develop resilience to overcome obstacles and frustration during home schooling by being light hearted and playful. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy cha...2020-04-1022 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyTry this one game to help your child feel safe and secure during the pandemic Ep 2Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Try this one game to help your child feel safe and secure during the pandemic Episode 1 Optional episode summary/tagline: Offering practical play ideas for children to help them feel safe and secure at home. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. He...2020-04-1015 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyTry this one game to help your child feel safe and secure during the pandemic Ep 2Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Try this one game to help your child feel safe and secure during the pandemic Episode 1 Optional episode summary/tagline: Offering practical play ideas for children to help them feel safe and secure at home. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging experiences in childhood, Sophia went on to establish a thriving Play & Creative Arts Therapy charity to support other children who have experienced trauma. He...2020-04-1015 min
Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyAll you need to know about the Treasure Time Podcast, Growing Up Happy Ep 1Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Working title: All you need to know about the Treasure Time Podcast, Growing Up Happy Episode 01 Optional episode summary/tagline: An introduction to Sophia Giblin and Nicole McDonnell, Founders of Treasure Time, talking about what listeners can expect from the Treasure Time podcast and how we can help parents support children to develop resilience through play and connection. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging ex...2020-04-0706 minTreasure Time Podcast: Growing Up HappyAll you need to know about the Treasure Time Podcast, Growing Up Happy Ep 1Treasure Time Podcast: Growing Up Happy Working title: All you need to know about the Treasure Time Podcast, Growing Up Happy Episode 01 Optional episode summary/tagline: An introduction to Sophia Giblin and Nicole McDonnell, Founders of Treasure Time, talking about what listeners can expect from the Treasure Time podcast and how we can help parents support children to develop resilience through play and connection. About our hosts: Sophia Giblin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiagiblin/ A creative entrepreneur who focuses on ways to tackle the root of children's mental health through play and secure relationships. Due to her own challenging ex...2020-04-0706 min
Things I Wish I Had KnownWhat Pinky Wishes She Had KnownPinky Lilani CBE DL is the Founder and Chairman of the Women of the Future Programmes, giving women from around the world a platform on which to be recognised for their contribution to the world.In this episode we talk about how kindness has a huge part to play in being 'successful' in business and in life, and how as women we can step into our authentic selves to live a life aligned with our values and ideals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0221 min
Things I Wish I Had KnownWhat Kim Wishes She Had KnownKim Palmer is the Founder and CEO of a women's wellness community. Kim developed a hypnotherapy app for women who may be struggling with anxiety, sleep and body confidence.Kim built her community off the back of her own personal experience with anxiety and working in the corporate world. She shares very honestly with us how her own struggles have shaped what she now provides for other women through her app, all whilst working a full time job and being a Mum to two young children. Download Clementine here, and give Kim a...2019-09-1745 min
Things I Wish I Had KnownWhat Adam Wishes He Had KnownProfessor Adam Ockleford is the Director of Applied Music Research Centre and a Professor or Music at the University of Roehampton. Adam has authored over 20 books on the subject of music, learning, memory and creativity; the cognition of musical structure and the construction of musical meaning. In this episode of Things I Wish I Had Known, Adam explains how music is our first language and can be a vehicle for the creation of relationships and communication when individuals may lack the verbal ability to express themselves. This podcast also features a very special g...2019-09-1033 min
Things I Wish I Had KnownWhat Shamash Wishes He Had KnownShamash Alidina is a leading mindfulness expert, co-founder of the Museum of Happiness and author of 5 books on mindfulness including 'Mindfulness for Dummies'.Shamash shares his insights on how mindfulness is beneficial to us all to help us lead a happy and fulfilled life. We talk about all things kindness, happiness, compassion and being present.We have a special bonus meditation for those working with children and families in our Supporting Children Through Play Facebook group. Click here to join! https://www.facebook.com/groups/supportingchildrenthroughplay/Give Shamash a follow...2019-09-0345 min
Things I Wish I Had KnownThings Natasha Wishes She'd KnownNatasha Devon, MBE, is a writer, podcast host, presenter, campaigner and activist talking about all things mental health, gender, body image and social equality. She does a lot of work with teenagers in schools getting to understand from their perspective exactly what it is that THEY feel that they need surrounding these important issues. In this podcast we talk about supporting young peoples mental health in schools and how young people are impacted by changes to the landscape of mental health and education. Visit Natasha's website for educational resources and safe signposting for...2019-08-2743 min
Things I Wish I Had KnownWhat Stephen Wishes He Had KnownStephen Robertson has been the CEO of the Big Issue Foundation for the last 11 years. In this episode he shares things he wishes he'd known earlier about homelessness, helping others and coming up with creative solutions to social problems.See how you can get involved with the work of the Big Issue here www.bigissue.org.uk and make sure to check out their Worlds Biggest Sleepout at the Kia Oval cricket ground on 7th December to raise funds for Big Issue vendors.Also, side note, BUY THE BIG ISSUE! It really makes...2019-08-2038 min
Things I Wish I Had KnownWhat Giles Wishes He'd KnownGiles Paley-Phillips, award winning & bestselling author of a number of children's books speaks with Sophia about his journey to becoming a writer. He shares things he wishes he’d known after the death of his Mum as a 6 year old.This episode covers talk about death with young children about death, what tools are available to support children through bereavement and the advice Giles would have for a teenage version of himself which he writes about in his book '152 Days'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-1345 min
Things I Wish I Had KnownWhat Sophia Wishes She Had KnownSophia shares an introduction to her story and explains the things she wish she had known as a teenager when she lost her Mum at 15.This episode gives you the background to the podcast so you know what to expect from future episodes! Makes sure to follow and subscribe for notifications of new episodes each week! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-08-0633 min