Every Cloud Play & Creative Arts Therapy

24/05/2026

Could you be an and Run Cheltenham 2026 for us? They have 10k and Half Marathon places available.

Every penny raised helps us support children and young people who need our help where finance is a barrier.

Check out the fundraising page on our website for a link to our fundraising pack or DM us your email address

Photo: 2025 SuperHeroes from a fabulous day 😊☁️

23/05/2026

This gorgeous, supportive friendship captivated me throughout More examples of this on our various screens please! 😊☁️

The BBC series and its breakout teen stars are a much-needed antidote to crueller, more toxic entertainment

22/05/2026

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What support is available during May half term?

1. Community food support
Families can access free or low‑cost food support in their local area, including:
- Food banks
- Community fridges
- Community pantries and local food projects

You can find food support near you using the Feeding Gloucestershire food map:
👉www.feedinggloucestershire.org.uk/food-map

2. Half‑term food provision with activities
During February, May and October half term, a small number of sessions are available that include:
- A free meal for children and young people eligible for Free School Meals
- A safe, supportive space, with activities alongside the meal

These sessions:

Are not part of the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme

Run outside the main school holiday periods
Have limited places, with priority given to children and families who need the most support

Bookings are made through the Family Hubs system:
👉 https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/half-term?smart=onboarding


3. Urgent or crisis support

If you are experiencing a food or financial crisis, or need help urgently, support is available through the Crisis and Resilience Fund.

You may be able to get:

-Emergency food support
-Help with essential costs
-Access to wider family support services

Find out more and apply here:
👉https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk/crisis-resilience-home

If you usually receive FSM vouchers and are worried about food during the holiday, please use the support options above.

4. Other support and resources for families

You may also find help through:
Family Hubs services: advice, support and activities

👉 https://familyhubs.gloucestershire.gov.uk

Local voluntary and community organisations offering food and family support

Need help finding the right support?

If you’re unsure which option is right for you, or need help accessing support, you can:
- Speak to your child’s school
- Contact your local Family Hub
- Use the online resources and booking systems linked above

Support is available, and you do not need to manage alone.

22/05/2026

A huge thank you to The Pied Piper Appeal for their generous support in helping us replenish and update vital therapeutic resources in our Play & Creative Arts Therapy rooms, investing in mental health support for children and young people.

This funding has helped and will continue to help us subsidise specialist Play & Creative Arts Therapy sessions for children and young people across Gloucestershire where finances may otherwise be a barrier to accessing support.

We are incredibly grateful to The Pied Piper Appeal for helping us continue supporting children and families when they need it most 😊☁️

15/05/2026

Were you inspired by the London Marathon? Could you be an and Run Cheltenham 2026 for us? They have 10k and Half Marathon places available.

Every penny raised helps us support children and young people who need our help where finance is a barrier.

Check out the fundraising page on our website for a link to our fundraising pack or DM us your email address 😊☁️

14/05/2026

Have you had your say? 🤔☁️

‘Education for all’ – but what will it really mean for families?

Major SEND reforms have officially been confirmed today in the King’s Speech, with the government announcing a new Education for All Bill aimed at overhauling support for children with special educational needs and disabilities.

King Charles told Parliament that 'every child deserves the chance to succeed' and said ministers would introduce 'generational reforms' to the SEND system – including plans to improve early support, boost inclusion in schools and make help more accessible closer to home.

The Bill confirms that the government will legislate to deliver 'lasting change' for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities – but not before it has heard from the families the reforms are designed to serve.

Parents have just five days left to have their say on the government's SEND white paper consultation, which closes on Monday, 18 May.

Have you had your say?

11/05/2026

We would like to say a huge thank you to the Gloucestershire Freemasons for their generous grant.

Thanks to their support, we have been able to provide Cloud to Calm kits to the children and young people we work with. These fantastic kits offer a range of items to aid a sense of calm and regulation outside the therapy room.

Thank you Gloucestershire Community Foundation for supporting children and young people in our community 😊☁️

10/05/2026

😊☁️ 100km for Every Cloud 😊☁️

We are incredibly grateful to Pippa, who is taking on the huge challenge of the Cotswold Way Ultra, an astonishing 100km endurance event, to raise vital funds for us in June.

Every mile Pippa runs will help us continue providing specialist therapeutic support to children and young people experiencing emotional difficulties, trauma, anxiety and mental health challenges across Gloucestershire.

Fundraising like this helps us offer subsidised therapy sessions so that financial circumstances are not a barrier to getting help.

100km is an incredible physical and mental challenge, and we are so proud that Pippa has chosen to support us in this way.

If you are able to sponsor Pippa, no matter how small the amount, it would mean so much to us and those we support 😊☁️

https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/pippa-child

Iʼm raising money to provide therapy for children/youth. Support this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page.

07/05/2026

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Children experiencing anxiety often live in a heightened state of alertness. Their nervous system may remain focused on detecting possible danger, even when adults around them perceive situations as safe. Anxiety can therefore show up in many ways including school avoidance, perfectionism, physical symptoms, sleep difficulties, anger or a strong need for reassurance and control.

Children do not always have the developmental ability to explain complex worries verbally. In fact, anxious children may struggle even more to access language when they are feeling overwhelmed, as anxiety activates the brain’s survival systems.

Play Therapy provides an alternative route for communication and processing that does not rely solely on verbal discussion.

Through metaphor, symbolic play and creative expression, children can externalise fears safely and indirectly. This can help children gain a greater sense of mastery, understanding and emotional distance from overwhelming experiences.

The therapeutic relationship itself is also central. A predictable, accepting and emotionally attuned relationship can help calm the nervous system over time, allowing children to gradually feel safer both emotionally and physically. As safety increases, children are often better able to process worries, build confidence and develop coping strategies.

03/05/2026

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The link between laughter and mental health

Laughter stops distressing emotions. You can’t feel anxious, angry, or sad when you’re laughing.

Laughter helps you relax and recharge. It reduces stress and increases energy, enabling you to stay focused and accomplish more.

Laughter shifts perspective, allowing you to see situations in a more realistic, less threatening light. A humorous perspective creates psychological distance, which can help you avoid feeling overwhelmed and diffuse conflict.

Laughter draws you closer to others, which can have a profound effect on all aspects of your mental and emotional health.

www.helpguide.org

In Play Therapy the therapist understands the importance of play, humour and laughter in creating positive effects within the therapeutic relationship. Playfulness and laughter can reduce barriers to connection, build trust and are emotionally regulating.