Tag: expressing feelings
Psychology – Reflect, Ask, Connect, Support.
To a certain extent every child, especially younger ones, have difficulty managing emotions and controlling impulses. Impulsivity–acting before thinking–is part of being a kid. As a child Psychologist, I work with children who can be highly impulsive and often times, very aggressive. Many of these children are not born aggressive; they have learned that aggression [...]
Compass – Letting the Air Out (Expressing Feelings)
Imagine you are holding a red balloon in your hand. You start to blow up the balloon, continuing to fill with air more and more until – POP! – a piercing sound and red scraps of latex all over the floor. That red balloon is like a cherished relationship, flexible and forgiving to a point. [...]
