In this conversation about the power of play, I chat to Deirdre O'Reilly who is a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, who specialises in Play Therapy. Deirdre tells us why play is so important and explains the structure of a consultation, including the initial work with parents. We mention the many challenges and issues that might arise in family situations which communication through play might support, and Deirdre generously shares her own experience. The powers of play are fascinating!The store cupboard staple for this episode will help to keep the doctor away - The good old fashioned apple 🍏Other resourcesDeirdre's Linked In ie.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-o-reilly-0b256831https://www.creativeireland.gov.ie/en/event/creative-facilitators-language-to-encourage-creative-play-for-children/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/communicationthroughplay/posts/hello-everyone-for-those-of-you-that-dont-know-me-im-deirdre-oreilly-the-face-be/3379191112144885/ Instagram Deirdre Gilbride (@communicationthroughplay) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2023/08/10/how-to-wash-fruit-and-vegetables/Studieshttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30126932/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16712638/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7810460/Recipeshttps://thecleaneatingcouple.com/30-healthy-apple-recipes/https://www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie/2022/03/15/apple-strawberry-crumble-gluten-free/The Encylopaedia of Healing Foods by Dr Michael Murray, Dr Joseph Pizzorno with Lara Pizzorno MA, LMTMusic composed by cascreativearts, copyright Lyn Sharkey Nutrition. Lyn's website www.lynsharkeynutrition.ie