Counselor Toolbox Podcast with DocSnipes Mindfulness and Relaxation for the Family
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Oct 15, 2016 Explore the power of mindfulness and relaxation techniques for family harmony. Discover how emotional awareness can ease transitions for children. Learn to harness laughter and personality types to enhance relaxation. Create a peaceful home environment by considering elements like color and lighting. Finally, delve into teaching mindfulness to children, boosting their emotional vocabulary and resilience. Transform your family dynamics and cultivate calmness together!
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Child's After-School Energy Release
- Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes shares how her son was an angel at school but would become irritable and hyperactive after school.
- This illustrates how children expend energy trying to stay composed and need different ways to de-stress than adults.
Help Kids Label Emotions
- Teach children to articulate their emotions clearly to help them manage feelings better.
- Let them know adult stress is not their fault to avoid misplaced guilt.
Children Mirror Adult Emotions
- Children are perceptive and mirror the emotional states of adults around them.
- Being honest with children about your stress, while assuring it's not about them, models healthy coping.