By Rina Louw | Clinical Social Worker & Sandplay Therapy Practitioner Why Are So Many Children Angry? Many parents today feel lost when it comes to managing their child’s anger. In a world focused on academic success and good behavior, emotional outbursts often feel unacceptable. But beneath the anger, there’s almost always something deeper—a fear,
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Maria, 58, felt adrift. Newly retired and struggling after the end of a long relationship, she didn’t know where to turn next. In her first Jungian sandplay session, the therapist invited her to sit at a low table with a tray of sand and dozens of tiny figurines. Nervously at first, she placed objects freely.
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(Inspired by Dr. Shefali Tsabary) What is Conscious Parenting? Conscious Parenting is a transformative approach where parents focus on connection, awareness, and mindful presence with their children. It’s about guiding children with empathy and allowing them to express their emotions freely. Instead of focusing on controlling behavior, Conscious Parenting emphasizes understanding the deeper emotional needs
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💌The Shadow is not your enemy. It’s your missing piece. When Carl Jung introduced the concept of the Shadow, he gave us one of the most powerful keys to personal transformation.The Shadow, according to Jung, holds the parts of ourselves we have disowned, hidden, or rejected — not because they are bad, but because at
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The Netflix series Adolescence is more than a haunting drama — it’s a psychological mirror held up to modern society. Through the tragic story of 13-year-old Jamie Miller, the show unearths deep layers of collective and generational trauma. From a Jungian perspective, Adolescence becomes a profound invitation for reflection — especially for parents. https://www.ft.com/content/4d734171-9812-4133-b2ec-3900478c3dab?utm_source=chatgpt.com The
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Diversity is not about how we differ. Diversity is about embracing one another’s uniqueness.” – Ola Joseph As parents, we’ve all seen it: Two kids watch the same movie—one laughs, the other cries. Or maybe your child seems fine after a playdate, while their sibling ends up in tears. What’s going on? Welcome to the
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Before kids can care about what someone else is feeling, they need to be able to see it—in a face, a voice, a body. This is the second key to empathy: recognising emotions in others. And the great news? Kids are naturally wired to do this. According to Dan Siegel, co-author of The Whole-Brain Child
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Anger in young boys is often misunderstood. At times, it shows up as outbursts, refusal to follow rules, or even physical aggression. Parents and teachers may find themselves asking, “Why is he so angry?” or “Where is this aggression coming from?” The answer, as it turns out, is not simple. Research and clinical experience tell
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Building Social Emotional Intelligence for Kids ? Recognizing their own emotions? The thought of writing this post came to me when a 12-year-old boy asked me, “How am I supposed to feel?” That was his first question when he entered my sandplay room. His father had brought him in after his mother’s funeral. There is
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Self-regulation is a fundamental aspect of emotional and psychological well-being. It allows individuals to manage impulses, emotions, and behaviors in a way that aligns with both their inner world and external reality. But how can we truly understand self-regulation beyond its clinical definitions? By looking at it through the lens of Jungian psychology and neurobiology,
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