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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we go beyond the surface to explore what really happens in play therapy. Guided our play therapist Aleisha, we unpack how play becomes a child’s natural language allowing them to express thoughts, emotions, and experiences that they may not yet have the words for. This episode offers a clear, practical insight into what sessions look like, how therapists engage with children, and why play is such a powerful therapeutic tool.

Through a trauma-informed lens, we explore how play therapy supports emotional processing, regulation, and healing. Whether you are a parent, carer, or professional, this conversation provides a grounded understanding of how play therapy creates a safe space for children to explore, make sense of their experiences, and begin to feel more in control.

You can also check out this episode where Alisha Explains Play Therapy: https://youtu.be/OerBO-ucQyw

Episode Highlights:

• What actually happens during a play therapy session
• Why play is a child’s primary form of communication
• The role of the play therapist in guiding and responding
• How play therapy supports emotional expression and processing
• Supporting children who struggle to talk about their experiences
• How play therapy can help children with trauma histories
• What progress can look like in play therapy over time

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore a situation many parents recognise: teachers report that a child is calm, cooperative, and thriving at school—yet at home the same child seems overwhelmed, emotional, or prone to meltdowns. This contrast can be confusing and sometimes even lead parents to feel that their concerns are being dismissed.

Through a trauma-informed and developmental lens, we unpack why children can appear regulated in structured environments like school but release their emotions in the safety of home. We discuss the emotional effort it takes for some children to hold things together during the school day, why home often becomes the place where feelings finally surface, and how adults can respond in ways that support regulation rather than increasing stress.

Episode Highlights:

• Why some children “hold it together” at school but struggle at home
• Understanding emotional effort and the after-school release
• How safety and attachment influence where emotions show up
• The impact of masking, pressure, and self-control during the school day
• Why this pattern is often misunderstood by adults
• Working together to build shared understanding and support

For more information on TRIBE Trauma Informed Care visit: https://www.tribecare.org/

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In this episode of TRIBE Talk, we explore one of the most important shifts in trauma-informed care: learning to see behaviour as communication. For children who have experienced trauma, behaviour is often the language through which distress, fear, confusion, or unmet needs are expressed. What may appear as defiance, withdrawal, aggression, or avoidance is often a signal about what the child is experiencing internally.

This conversation focuses on how adults can move beyond surface behaviour to understand the meaning underneath it.

Episode Highlights:

• Why behaviour is often the clearest form of communication for traumatised children
• Understanding the needs and emotions that may sit underneath behaviour
• The difference between reacting to behaviour and understanding behaviour
• How trauma shapes the way children communicate distress
• The role of adults in interpreting and responding to behavioural signals
• Supporting children to develop safer, more effective ways to communicate

For more about TRIBE Trauma Informed Care Check Out:

https://www.tribecare.org/