It is said that one things that TCKs and MKs struggle with greatly is a sense of identity. Really, this is true of most of us. Most of us hang our identity on things that ought not define us. But unlike most people TCKs and MKs are often wrenched away from the things that they… Continue reading Identity Crisis – Who am I?
Category: 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
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