Children& Adolescents Integrated Therapy

Service Description

A suitable service for young people to move, breathe, talk and feel heard in each developmental stage. A place where children remember the brilliance of their true essence, can safely express their individuality, and learn about how to unite and work with their bodies and brains for self awareness, regulation, connection and thriving. Learning skills for life, cultivating internal safety, emotional awareness, self regulation, increasing capacity to pay attention, mood balancing, and social skills and connection, in a fun and supportive environment. Dependent upon the age of the client a session may involve the parent/ primary caregiver during the session or at the beginning and end in order to plan, share experiences, progress and recommended practices and tools. Not all movement or talking therapies are right for everyone, this integrative approach meets the young persons brain development, physical body and individual emotional needs as they present. We may include play, art, movement and sound therapy as part of the session. Tailored for young peoples different developmental stages with Ahimsa at the forefront. Ahimsa is a spiritual concept and the first Yama that translates to non-harming, for self and others in thought and action, body and soul. Cultivating a universal compassion for individuals and a respect for all living things. Breathingkind supports children to thrive with: *neurodiversity *emotional health *mental health conditions including stress, anxiety, hyperactivity and depression *mood and behaviour regulation *improving self esteem *cultivating a growth mindset *improving body image *developing a sense of self *feeling more connected “Self-regulation can be taught to many kids who cycle between frantic activity and immobility. In addition to reading, writing, and arithmetic, all kids need to learn self-awareness, self-regulation, and communication as part of their core curriculum. Just as we teach history and geography, we need to teach children how their brains and bodies work. For adults and children alike, being in control of ourselves requires becoming familiar with our inner world and accurately identifying what scares, upsets, or delights us.” Bessel Van Der Kolk