Play in the Gallery! Bring your child to a Connect for Kids Theraplay® Adventure at Eastside Projects on Tuesday 17th February 2026 during half-term break. Experience Theraplay® activities in an iconic Birmingham art venue and have some fun! Click the booking form link to get your FREE tickets, and we look forward to seeing you there.
Book your place
- When: Tuesday 17th February 2026 (choose AM or PM session on the booking form)
- Session duration: 1 hour (and take as long as you want to explore the exhibition space)
- Where: Eastside Projects, 86 Heath Mill Lane, Birmingham B9 4AR (see visitor information)
- Cost: FREE
- Who is it for: Adoptive, kinship, and fostered families who want to explore joyful connections with their child.
What to expect
This February half term on Tuesday 17th February 2026 we are inviting families to come and try Theraplay® in a Connect for Kids group session at the inspiring COMPENSARE: FOR THE SWALLOWS WE WEIGH exhibition at Eastside Projects, Birmingham. The exhibition is about our work with adoptive and kinship families at Beacon Family Services, created by artist Marley Starskey Butler. It celebrates care, connection, and the value of relationships!
When you attend this exciting half-term Connect for Kids group adventure you’ll step into a creative space that reflects how art can tell stories of belonging and nurture. While exploring the exhibition, you and your child will take part in playful Theraplay® activities designed to build trust, confidence, and joyful connection. It’s a chance to experience art and therapy coming together to create a welcoming environment for families.
We know exhibitions can sometimes feel like places where children don’t belong. This event is different. It’s designed for families who want to feel welcome, relaxed, and free to explore. You’ll step into a creative space that celebrates connection and care.
You’ll experience Theraplay® – a playful, structured approach that helps children feel safe, confident, and connected. Together, you and your child will share joyful activities that build trust, self-esteem, and a sense of belonging. And you’ll enjoy the exhibition in a way that feels inclusive and family-friendly, where your child’s energy and curiosity are embraced.
Come along, enjoy the exhibition, and discover how play can transform relationships. Your child will be welcomed, celebrated, and supported whatever their age or needs.
Support for parents
If you or someone you know is struggling with family relationships, Beacon Family Services can help. We provide a range of therapies and resources to support parents, children and families.
For further support, and to see our latest parent events and services, please visit the Families hub for all families, or our Adoptive Parents hub where you’ll find peer support, school strategies, play-based therapeutic services and much more.
You can also explore our resources for instant support and read further insights and tips from qualified therapists and professionals on our blog. In addition, you can try the lumin&us® app for parent/child connection.
Support for professionals
We work with organisations, professionals, schools, and charities.
We provide professional training to use our resources with families and in schools. We partner with support for families, support and supervision, and virtual workshop facilitation.