Trauma Therapy by Trish

This morning I delivered my final Emotions Discovery sessions for the Summer!

I thought I'd share one of the ways I can be "adaptable" on the day...

Usually, my setup would be like the first picture;
🖍 Tables and chairs set up in a horseshoe / rectangular shape, so all participants can see each other.

However, last week I attended a new venue, it was my usual HAF provider partners, just a new venue to them too!
There didn't appear to be access to tables in the hall, so we improvised...
🖍 Mats to sit on, benches as tables, extra movement breaks, and a chair with a clipboard option for accessibility. 🎈 (see pic 2)

Bookings are not open yet for future Holiday Clubs (Christmas, Easter, and next Summer) - but why not book a discovery call in, to see whether I might be a good fit for you?

Email: [email protected]
to request a no-obligation chat.

A mental health service for children and young people called ECHO (standing for Every Child Heard and Offered support), has launched today across Warwickshire.

Echo Support will benefit children and young people experiencing lower-level mental health and emotional wellbeing challenges, including:

- Feeling anxious or worried
- Struggling with stress or low mood
- Having friendship or school difficulties
- Finding emotions difficult to manage
- Needing coping strategies and early support

Anyone can access support from ECHO for a child or young person. Tel: 02476 631835 (lines are open Monday to Thursday 9am to 4.30pm and Friday 9am to 4pm) or learn more: https://orlo.uk/D25HG

This week at Back and Forth you can catch us at the following places….

Monday night, Kev will be heading off from The Bath House, Exmouth

Tuesday sees the lads back in the studio recording this weeks , which be released across all major platforms and our YouTube channel on Thursday.

Also Thursday, Dan will be at The Raglan Arms from 7pm. Drop by for a no pressure conversation.

Saturday sees JB leading the Coventry walk, heading off from the cafe at War Memorial Park, Coventry at 10am.

Remember, all our events are free, there’s no pressure to talk, and all you need to do is

Keep track of everything Back and Forth related on our website, or by downloading our Just Talk app. The details are in the comments below.

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At 7:30am this morning, 📧 I received an email...

I knew the announcement was due...

But I was absolutely chuffed to receive the notification that I am a FINALIST in the 2026 Woman Who Solopreneur Awards! 🎊

This has encouraged me greatly, and it makes me appreciate how far I have come, it has been a bit of "A YEAR" to be honest, with lots of challenges. 🎈

Thanks to at for the opportunity to enter an awards that feel like the right space to be and to the wonderful judges for "seeing" me and what I do.

Looking forward to the big event in October (and the interview on 14 September, although not so much, but its good to talk about what I do).

Can you SPOT THE DIFFERENCE from the two pics?

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Today is Sisters Day!

I don't have a sister.
I have a half sister (somewhere) and a Sister-in-Law, and I have a sisterhood of friends I can rely on!

Today is about celebrating those relationships.

The Elephant Sisterhood is something I discovered a couple of years ago, and as a huge elephant fan, it obviously resonated...

In the wild, female elephants are known as fierce protectors. When one of their sisters is in distress, they gather around her forming a tight circle, keeping watch, and even kicking dirt her to conceal her vulnerable scent from predators.

To my sisterhood:
We are the same, this is who we are and who we are meant to be for each other. At times we find ourselves in the centre, while other times we are the ones fiercely defending with devotion and love.
However, the circle always remains.
Thank you for being my elephant.

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Well here we are 31 July! Another month passed!

As usual, here is my little snapshot review of my business this month, and my life as a solopreneur.

In July, I;

🔸Completed 12 week programmes of Drawing & Talking with 5 children in 2 primary schools
🔸Continued working with another child, who I will see for their final two sessions in September - I plan sessions to fit within the term, but sometimes absences or events get in the way, but as part of the attachment-based technique, it is important to fulfil my promise of 12 sessions.
🔸Completed my first ever Directed Group programme in a school for a group of siblings.
🔸Delivered 7 Emotions Discovery Taster Sessions, over 3 mornings, as part of the HAF programme in Summer Holiday Clubs.
🔸Continued working privately in The Connection Cabin with 3 adults and 1 child.
🔸Had 2 phone consultations.
🔸Held a Meet & Greet for a family where 3 of them need my support.
🔸Have had the in-person launch of my new workwear (thanks to Cawthornes for the printing and for the colour & style advice)... social media launch coming soon!
🔸Organised my new desk & office area!
🔸Networked with the FABSTERS at Find A Biz Coventry
🔸Had a 1-2-1 meeting / business mentoring
🔸Attended the AGM of Tiny Tim's Children's Centre as part of my role as Trustee

Personally, I have been line dancing quite a bit, done several boot sales and tip runs, and managed to swim 7,450 metres (298 lengths) this month as part of my charity swim! (It is NOT TOO LATE to donate) 😏🏊‍♀️

If any of the busyness of my business has made you curious... reach out!

I am open all summer (although flexi-hours), because not everything bad, sad or uncomfortable disappears when the sun shines. 🎈

Did you know...

The International Day of Friendship was proclaimed in 2011 by the UN General Assembly with the idea that friendship between peoples, countries, cultures and individuals can inspire peace efforts and build bridges between communities.

The resolution places emphasis on involving young people, as future leaders, in community activities that include different cultures and promote international understanding and respect for diversity.

To mark the International Day of Friendship the UN encourages governments, international organizations and civil society groups to hold events, activities and initiatives that contribute to the efforts of the international community towards promoting a dialogue among civilizations, solidarity, mutual understanding and reconciliation.

On a much more personal level, true friendships pass the test of time and we seem to be able to pick up where we left off years earlier - our closest friends are the ones we rely on to tell us if our partner is a "wrongun", if our kids are pushing boundaries, if our bum looks big in this! Those same friends are the ones who provide a shoulder to cry on or an ear to listen, they also should know their own limitations and should be encouraging us to seek professional help when we need it, whether it be medical, financial, legal or mental health 🎈