moonbeams play therapy
Burton-On-Trent
I am Jacqui Shankly, and I have worked for over 20 years supporting families
with young children. I began working in Early Years community music for the
charity sector, working with families throughout Staffordshire and the West
Midlands. I loved my work, and what fascinated me most was the power of music to
stimulate fun, playfulness, conversations and connection between children and
their parents and carers. So began a lifetime of interest and research into
early childhood development and attachment, culminating in training as a Play
Therapist and founding Moonbeams CIC, an organisation dedicated to promoting
positive childhood mental health through direct work with children, and support
for the adults around them. My passion and joy is working with families. Parents
are their child’s first and most enduring teacher, and the family dynamic forms
the basis of a child’s future view of the world. Parenting is one of the most
demanding jobs in the world, and everyone needs support from time to time. My
approach is playful, non-judgemental and supportive. Whether you access
individual Play Therapy or Filial Therapy support for your child or a child in
your care, , or access one of my online training courses, then I am confident
that your connection with your child will grow stronger, and your confidence to
support them through life’s challenges will be enhanced.
