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Children stress management

What children can teach us about stress management

I was recently thinking about what we mean when we say the word ‘childlike’. Wonder and curiosity, or a tendency to become hijacked by strong, poorly understood emotions? While the latter may be the case children also tend to be more in tune with their bodies and their ‘felt sense’ (Levine, 1997) than adults. As …

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How to use the power of assertive behaviour

Assertive behaviour is about expressing your feelings, thoughts and wishes. It is about standing up for your rights without violating the rights of others. It is saying what you mean and having self-respect and respect for others. Assertiveness is not a personality trait- it is a skill you can acquire. Sometimes we find it difficult …

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