Today Tamsyn attended the first ever conference specifically focusing on Outdoor Play Therapy, organised by the wonderful Ali Chown and Kate Macairt.

Approximately 20 therapists from across the country, as well as a few from Belgium (!), met in Bristol to share their aims, experiences, and dreams connected to Outdoor Play Therapy. They discussed the advantages and limitations of working outdoors, considered ethical issues particularly surrounding confidentially, and explored different outdoor areas including parks, woods and the beach 😊 They also discussed what they wanted to be called as a group, what the logo should look like, and what they wanted to achieve from this gathering and collaboration.

As you may expect, there was a lot of fun happening outside – building dens, creating safe spaces, engaging in sensory activities, and exploring the nature inside of themselves by developing their own primal chants! It was an incredible day. The next meeting is on Saturday 21st April 2018 which unfortunately Tamsyn can’t make, but we are all excited to hear what happens!