In an increasingly fast-paced life and emotionally demanding world, people suffer more from stress, trauma, anxiety, and identity issues than ever. Talk therapies do work, but often for people who are sometimes not articulate enough to describe what they feel, the other routes can offer a much deeper healing experience. Creativity is that alternative. Art
Increased consideration of early intervention in schools has since become one of the most promising approaches to supporting children’s mental and emotional well-being. Emotional and behavioural disorders (EBD) affect a significant number of students worldwide, posing barriers to learning, socialisation, and indeed living full lives. Yet research continually established that early, well-designed interventions could lessen
Human beings are hardwired for connection. From infancy onward, we seek relationships that impart a sense of safety, value, and understanding. Central to this theory is attachment, pioneered in the mid-20th century by the British psychoanalyst John Bowlby. Bowlby’s work on attachment laid the foundation for what was to evolve into the Circle of Security-
While sometimes emotions are subtle or overwhelming, children do not always know how to put them into words. Just as adults sometimes need to talk through their problems, sometimes it works for children to express themselves in the language they know best: play. Play therapy uses a structured and theoretically based approach through the medium
Early childhood is indeed the very beginning in human development; it is a formative period when experiences not only shape behaviour but also the structuring and functioning of the brain. From the prenatal period into early childhood stages of development, the brain has been undergoing accelerated rapid growth, making it highly susceptible to environmental factors, either
One of the most complex yet rewarding roles a person can take on is that of parenting. A delicate balance of nurturing, guiding, disciplining, and empowering, the appropriate parenting style can help children become healthy and capable adults. Good parenting takes time and effort. It is not just the quantity of time parents spend with children
A prevalent concern among parents, educators, and psychologists is behavioural problems in school-age children. The child’s academic life, relationships with classmates, and overall well-being are typically impacted by these behaviours, which can range from defiance, hyperactivity, anxiety, and violence. A psychoeducational perspective integrates psychological theories and educational techniques to provide a comprehensive approach to understanding
At the age of 13, Arjun’s behaviour became a serious concern for his parents and teachers. He frequently got into fights at school. He lied a lot and stole small items from the local shop and his home. Despite all the attempts to discipline him, his actions grew more and more aggressive, which eventually led
All of us are familiar with ‘playing house.’ We have played house ourselves as kids or watched others do so. This seemingly childish game performs various developmental functions. When children play house they create stories about their roles, such as “I am the Dad,” “You are the Mom.” etc. They also imitate their parent’s roles
Social media has popularised the word autism. People online have made the condition a part of their everyday vocabulary without knowing what it entails. Autism is much more than poor social skills or special interests. The condition was initially popularised by autistic individuals who wanted a platform to speak up. However, due to misinformation and
