Therapeutic Tool – Music
Music! There is a reason for the saying “music calms the savage beast”. Music has a way of connecting with our emotions and easing our anxiety. With the right beat …
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Therapeutic Tool – not ‘adding’
Not saying anything, not ‘adding’. There are times in life when a response will make things worse and not better, when adding another sound or word will actually escalate an …
Therapeutic Tool – Saying “No”
Different ways of saying “no”. Sometimes the trigger that creates dysregulation is a word, and often that word is “no”. Parents and carers still need to say “no” as giving …
Therapeutic Tool – Extra!
Extra! Extra what? Extra everything! If you know your child needs it, if you know your child likes it, then have extra on hand. We have a child that goes …
Therapeutic Tool – Popcorn
Popcorn Popcorn can be salty or sweet, so it can feel either need in the child. It is also widely available and doesn’t cost much, making it easy to attain. …
Therapeutic Tool – A piece of material
A large piece of material; sheet, duvet cover, or throw. What can a large piece of material do? It can be your tool for engagement, it can be nurturing and …
Therapeutic Tool – McDonald’s
McDonalds! What??? The big M and a Happy Meal being a therapeutic tool? How could this be? We use McD’s in our home, but where your family goes is up …
Therapeutic tool – engagement
Therapeutic tool…Not engaging in the trauma drama. One thing we can do to help a situation is to sometimes simply to not engage. We don’t need to add another word …
Therapeutic Tool – Routine
Routine… A strong routine will help your child feel safer. When there is a routine they learn to know what to expect, this lessens their fear response, and can …
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Therapeutic tool…A soft large blanket. Playing peek-a-boo teaches object permanence. When children from trauma miss vital developmental steps it can hinder their future developmental and emotional growth, playing peek-a-boo with …