emotional intelligence

Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids

Kids experience life with their amygdalas on their sleeve. Kids don't have a full formed prefrontal cortex (that's the thinking part of the brain) until 25. Twenty-five! Until 25, they're just walking around this world with their emotions jumping to take the wheel over anything and everything. This doesn't mean that emotional regulation is unachievable.… Continue reading Deep Breathing Exercises for Kids

Art, emotional intelligence

Layman Art Therapy vs Professional Art Therapy

When people say art therapy they can mean a few different things. A lot of this stems from the casual usage of the word "therapy". This word is often used to mean, things that make you feel better. To be precise, therapy is a treatment plan (by a professional) to relieve or heal a problem.… Continue reading Layman Art Therapy vs Professional Art Therapy