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ABOUT ME
AISLING MCGLINCHEY FULLY TRAINED & QUALIFIED
My name is Aisling, I am the founder of Sparkles Haven.
Over the past twenty years I found an interest in mindfulness, connecting with nature, yoga & crystals. These interests support my own wellbeing and assists my personal soul journey and life purpose. My own individual practice enables me to develop a sense of reflection, my inner understanding and peacefulness.
AISLING MCGLINCHEY
Founder of Sparkles Haven
For almost 30 years I have worked directly with children, young people and families in a supportive, caring role. My working background began with my much-loved job role as a registered childminder. After several years in this role, I became an activity therapist for adults with differing abilities and/or mental health difficulties. I then spent eleven years working In Dunluce Family Centre as a LifeStart Family Visitor, delivering a Child Development and Parent Education Programme for parents/carers who had children aged Birth to 5 years. During this time, I also undertook the role of team leader.
In most recent year’s my husband and I became foster carers. It was our fostering and adoption journey which led me to exploring a more holistic way of parenting and engaging with children. I first participated in Mindfulness & Yoga Foundation Training to use at home with our children & grandchildren. I then chose to do the Professional Qualifications which allow me to facilitate Baby & Children’s Yoga, Baby Massage and Connected Kids sessions. These sessions are inclusive for all and I can facilitate sessions in large or small group settings, or 1 to 1.
I have a genuine love for working alongside parents/carers, families and children. I work with a heart centred approach, I am open, honest, kind and encouraging. I aspire for children to feel safe, recognised, joyful, comfortable and relaxed in all of my sessions.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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- Mini Me Yoga Introduction to yoga & positive thinking in the classroom training CPD Certified
- Mini Me Yoga Ambassador Training & can deliver Foundation, Explorers and Meditation Workshops to Adults and Children alike. CPD Certified
- Psychic Reiki Level 1, 2 & Advanced Level 3
- The Art of Healing Crystals Level 1 & 2
- Traditional Indian Head Massage
- Mental Health First Aid Training Programme
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
- Diploma YOGA & KIDS (Yoga Alliance International)
- Hands On Babies Accredited Baby Yoga Instructor
- Hands On Babies Accredited Baby Massage Instructor
- Elklan Training - Let’s Talk with Under 5’s
- Neuro-Development Delay In children with Specific Learning Difficulties Workshop
- Top Tots & Top Start Programmes Training
- Makaton Level 1, 2, 3 & 4 – Certified Makaton N.I.
- Access Ni Disclosure Checked
- Introduction to Sensory Integration and Yoga Course CPD Accredited
- Self- Regulation and Mindfulness Course
- Infant Sense Integration Training – Relationships and self-regulation in Infants and Toddlers
- Integration to Sensory Integration Difficulties CPD Accredited
- Connected Kids Foundation Certificate of Completion
- Connected Kids Professional Level Certificate of Completion
“Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.”
Thich Nhat Hanh