Hi my name is Frances and I am the founder of The Tranquil Tree. I live in Enniskillen with my husband and three children, and am passionate about children’s emotional wellbeing/ mental health. I started out as a Social Worker working with children and families and then studied at post graduate level to become a certified Play therapist and have been evolving my therapeutic practice ever since.
My services involve a unique approach for children, teenagers and adults. I utilise a wide range of interventions to assist and help the individual to reach their full potential. Play Therapy is a psychotherapeutic intervention and I am a certified Therapist registered with PTUK. During Play therapy I use a range of mediums to engage the child, such as sand trays, clay, music/dance, art/crafts, meditation /visualisation /mindfulness. I offer a range of other services which support children and families, in the form of individual sessions, group classes, therapeutic workshops and interactive training. I am also a Relax Kids coach, an excellent programme which helps children to understand their emotions, build resilience, increase capacity for self-regulation, boosts confidence and self-esteem, improves concentration and helps with sleep difficulties.
At The Tranquil Tree, we offer services for teenagers and adults. The teen programme is called Charge Up, it is suitable for children at secondary level education. It has similar benefits to a Relax Kids programme but covers topics which are relevant to the emerging teenager/young adult. In this programme we look at topics such as stress management, brain and body connection, mindfulness/meditation, sleep management, self-love, Resilience and the importance of failure, transitions, kindness/gratitude, Acceptance etc…
Just Relax is a programme for parents and adults of all ages. This is a great way to spend positive me time, to connect with yourself and learn strategies to manage anxiety, stress and negative thinking patterns. In the programme we focus on the importance of the breath and body connection, using breathing strategies, stretching, positives affirmations and relaxation through guided visualisations.
Just arrived, The Tranquil Tree is now offering Rainbow Yoga and is proving very positive with adults and children alike. Rainbow Yoga is unlike any other yoga as it is fully interactive and extremely good fun. I offer classes for children and family yoga sessions which are engaging and is a very connecting experience for families.
I also offer input for those of you working with children either in the context of self-care workshops or for professional develop. Please get in touch for more information on this through the website.
I believe that early intervention is vital to addressing the overall state of our society’s mental health issues, “all the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today”. Individual packages can be made to suit you and your child’s needs so do not hesitate to contact me and invest in your family’s well-being.
I look forward to seeing you all in the future. Frances x
The Tranquil Tree is a Therapy Service based in Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. The organisation was founded by Frances Rooney, who is a certified Play Therapist and qualified social worker who is committed to improving the mental health outcomes for children in our society.
The aim of The Tranquil Tree is to make a significant contribution to improving the mental health of everyone in our society. By providing a range Therapy services to children and adults we are providing people with the opportunity to heal from trauma, learn about themselves and grow and develop into healthier human beings.
Frances also is a Relax Kids coach and she runs Relax kids classes in Fermanagh House. Relax kids is a fun relaxation programme for children. Classes help children to manage stress and develop valuable skills which will improve their mental and emotional well-being.
It is Frances’ belief that early intervention and support for children is crucial to the overall emotional well being and mental health of children within our society, “all the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of today”.
In addition to Relax Kids Frances offers other services such as Rainbow Yoga and ChargeUp. Go to our services page for more details.
Frances is a Certified Play Therapist, registered with PTUK www.playtherapy.org.uk and The academy of Play and Child Psychotherapy and is the founder of The Tranquil Tree.
Frances has a number of years of experience providing therapeutic services and family support to children and their families as a Social Worker and a Play Therapist. Her experience includes working with children with varying levels of need ranging from mild to complex and enduring needs. Working within child protection and family support, children with disabilities, children who have been fostered/adopted and children failing within the education system are all areas which Frances has worked.
- Diploma in Practice based Play Therapy (PTUK)
- Certificate in therapeutic Play Skills (PTUK)
- BSc (Hons) Social Work. University of Ulster
- Introduction to counselling skills (OCN)
- BA (Hons) Social Policy and Sociology. The Queens University of Belfast
- Registered practitioner www.playtherapyregister.org.uk
- Relax Kids Coach
- Mindfulness Practitioner
