![]() ![]() ![]() On the flip side - it's still an expenditure of emotional energy and "spoons" (look up "spoon theory" if this sounds nonsensical) to keep it up. And yes, alexythimia does play a "jamming" role but in my experience (and obviously YMMV) if I keep the output channels "warm", it requires less mindful effort to realise how my emotions are evolving over time than if I had to answer a "pop quiz, hotshot" type of question about how I am feeling at any particular moment from a cold start. ![]() In a way, it is a thoroughly genuine performance - I am simply ensuring that what goes on inside is perceptible on the outside. My internal jury is still kind of out when it comes to playing myself. They say: It's never too late to have a happy childhood!" Ironically, I was an adult as a child, so the children I have worked with have taught me a lot. So maybe have emotions cards & pointing to how you feel and using them to help her ID her own feelings. I grew up with stoic East Coast parents who mostly only talk about necessary events. Does your knee hurt, would you like a band aide? Do you want a hug?" I had to learn this, too. Not over the top, we don't want to create victim thinking, but a "oh, my, that was a big fall. When they get hurt, they need you to mirror to them concern. Because kids need people around them that reflect back to them appropriate responses. I was concerned that she is not being able to read you, too. Perhaps, you could use this with your child to show her your feelings. I had called for help, but she said I was so calm sounding, she didn't respond. Once I got into therapy, my counselor said you need to learn how to voice your needs & mean it. I flunked a speech class in high school because the Teacher said I was robotic. My degree is in Early Learning and I have worked in this field for 30 years. ![]()
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