Description
This set will open up discussions with young people on a wide varierty of topics using Blobs rather than words.
Includes:
- Blob Counselling
- 90 page photocopiable book with a variety of tools expanding the Blobs into the whole field of counsellor training, useful for Counsellors working particularly with visual learners enabling them to grasp complex theories more easily.
- Blob Counselling Cards
- 48 cards to help children and young people through life’s traumatic experiences
About The Authors
Ian Long is the illustrator and author of the Blob resources. He studied for a degree as a graphic designer and worked as a self-employed designer in London for several years. His second job was as a youth and pastoral assistant in an Anglican church in Tewkesbury for five years. Following a PGCE, he worked as a primary school teacher in Sussex and Hampshire for 17 years, during which time he graduated with a Master’s Degree in education. He has authored more than 25 published Blob books, as well as more than 50 self-published Blob books. The Blob resources are used in more than 120 countries and by more than 3 million professionals. Ian hosts Blob training events online and in person. He is married to Jane and they have two adult children.
Pip Wilson was a pioneering youth worker, author, and communicator. For many years, he ran a youth club and community centre in one of the most deprived areas of London. Here he worked with young people, many of which were caught up in gangs. During this period, Pip realised the importance of managing his own feelings, so he was in a better position to help others. It was this insight that set the foundations for what would eventually become “Blob Tree”.
As well as being an author of more than 50 books, Pip was a charity CEO for more than 20 years, working internationally, running workshops and courses in leadership and teamwork with emotional intelligence at the heart of his work. In later life, he continued to share his “Pipology”, mentoring many and running training courses for universities, businesses, and charities all over the world. He was driven by his work , passionate about encouraging people to not only love one another but also to love themselves, and believed everyone was a “Beautiful Human Person”.
Pip died in 2023, leaving a wonderful legacy. The influence and impact of his ground breaking work continues to inspire people across the world. Pip’s family are now working closely with Ian and Blob Tree.
Jo McQuillan is a counsellor/counselling supervisor and tutor. She lives with her husband and two adult children…and dogs. Her foundation counselling training was through Northern Regional College, with the University of Ulster. Jo has completed many other academic training and professional development courses to enhance her skills, knowledge, and ability to support adults, children, and young people in her private practice, North Coast Counselling, alongside teaching counselling courses. Jo is neurodivergent and keen to explore ways to work in therapy when the spoken/written word is not enough (or indeed forthcoming). As a visual learner, Jo discovered Pip and Ian’s books years ago and used them for self-development and understanding through counselling training. Blob characters offer an alternative, creative way for those seeking clarity and understanding, learning and acceptance.
