Debi John, play consultant, Mum of two (18 and 16 years old), and author of the PAUSE, PLAY, CONNECTⓇ Flow, is a passionate advocate for championing and integrating the power of play into our incredibly busy lives.

Debi’s mission is to ‘pollinate play’ globally from war zones to the workplace. This is  because play has is scientifically proven to decrease unhealthy conflict, heal relationships, enhance wellbeing and help us to learn and think more effectively and creatively.

Drawing from over 20 years of professional experience in safeguarding, education, and the creative arts, Debi prides herself in rejecting a ‘one-size-fit’s-all’ approach. She facilitates far-reaching, empowering, evidence-based discussions for you to embrace the power of play your way and has seen this approach work with families in serious crisis.

Debi’s regularly speaks on BBC Radio, hosts the ‘Play Healing Parenting Podcast,’ has presented in front of 1000s but most impressively, can manage a room full of 200 teenagers and live with 2 of her own!

"Permission to play your way!" Debi John

Training and Partnership Programs

The presentation below outlines how you can work with Debi at Play Healing and create a licensed PAUSE, PLAY, CONNECT Ⓡ program to help the families you serve.

Consultation Sessions

Personal consultation sessions are mostly online, unless part of a retreat package.

Sessions are relaxed and collaborative with a focus on empowering and equipping you to take the next steps towards fostering deeper connection and lowering stress levels.

As well as a trained therapist, Debi is also a trained Quantum Energy Coach allowing you to break free from addictions, childhood trauma, anxiety, and stress if you choose to work in a deeper way. To find out more visit: www.qecliving.com or send her an e-mail anytime if you have any further questions.

Debi is fully insured and has been registered with BACP.

Parent Retreats

‘PAUSE and learn how to CONNECT within, so that you can PAUSE to PLAY and CONNECT with your child.’ Debi John 

Debi loves to run small intimate retreat sessions and speak at retreats in the UK and abroad and recently hosted a VIP Retreat Experience at Bowood House, Wiltshire, UK.

“The violence towards me in the home was unbearable. Without your help Debi, my daughter would have ended up in foster care.” (Natalie)

"Brilliant insights in how I can help myself and my kids by pausing in this busy world and reconnecting on their level." (Kirsty, FTI Consulting)