In February I will be speaking at SDSU to first year MSW students. I will be discussing how a mothers feelings, experiences, and desires effect the emotional development of an infant. I will incorporate A. Lowen’s work and bioenergetic theories of development.
Human Development In The Womb
Helping children talk about their feelings.
Our Feeling Balloon Containers
I use this activity with children who have a difficult time talking about difficult feelings and what can happen if we just stuff our feelings.
Materials: Balloons of different colors
Steps and discussions
Helping Hyper Children Relax
Everything we do is connected with the breath. I use breath awareness with all of the clients I work with because it is a tool that clients can easily grasp and they can practice anywhere. For clients who are hyperactive and have a difficult time focusing in school, I use the balloon exercises to help them build focus and patience.
Tips for parents
Let your child know why you say “yes” and “no” to them. This helps develop problem solving skills and let’s the child know that their feelings are healthy.