The Subconscious Mind for Kids
Imagine your brain is like an iceberg floating in the ocean. You know how you can only see the tip of an iceberg above the water, but there's a lot more ice hidden below?
Connecting the Dots: Art Therapy's Gentle Guidance into Interoception
Understanding our emotions and internal sensations can often be likened to solving a intricate puzzle. For some, this challenge can be particularly pronounced. However, there's a valuable and supportive approach that comes to light – art therapy.
Polyvagal theory for kids
In Early Childhood Education, we often use tools such as The Colour Monster and Zones of Regulation to help children understand their feelings and emotions. To deepen those understandings, we can use The Polyvagal Theory to begin to explore where these feelings don’t exist in isolation - that they are impacted by our nervous system, something we call “story follows state”.
Navigating Parenting through the Subconscious Mind: PSYCH-K & Re-PARENTING
Parenting is a profound journey, an intricate dance of love, challenges, and growth. Amidst the conscious decisions we make for our children, there's a powerful yet often overlooked player at the heart of the matter—the subconscious mind.
Unveiling the Magic of Attachment Play: A Guide to Healing Through Playful Connection
Children connect, understand, learn and heal through their innate abilities to laugh and play. Aletha Solter, founder of Aware Parenting, taps into these innate ways of being through Attachment Play - helping children heal from past experiences, prepare for new challenges, and express emotions.
Artful Beginnings: Art Therapy in Early Childhood Intervention
Successful early childhood intervention through art therapy often involves a multidisciplinary approach. Art therapists collaborate with educators, psychologists, occupational therapists and other practitioners to create tailored intervention plans for each child. This collaboration ensures that the diverse needs of the child are addressed comprehensively.
The resonance of connection: Understanding the safe and sound protocol
Ever wondered about a unique therapy that's proven to be a game-changer for both adults and kids? Enter the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a therapeutic approach rooted in Dr. Stephen Porges' groundbreaking polyvagal theory.
Navigating Parenthood During the Festive Season: A Guide to Balanced and Connected Parenting
With the holiday season fast approaching, It’s beginning to look a lot like big feelings and not-so-merry meltdowns!
I wanted to put together a few tips and tricks that may be supportive for our children (and our own nervous systems) during this period
Exploring art therapy for chidren’s wellbeing & development
Art therapy offers a unique opportunity for your child to express themselves, navigate their emotions, and discover their inner strengths. In this blog post, let’s delve into the world of art therapy, exploring what it is and how it can benefit your child in incredible ways!