Blog Posts
Divorce and separation affects children – here’s why and what to do.
Divorce and separation affect children in many ways: they feel confused, insecure and that no one cares or loves them. Here's why and what to do. Both before and after divorce and separation a child's world is falling apart. Children feel shocked, and experience loss...
Why a child may bully – no child is born this way
There are many reasons why a child may bully, but no child is born this way. Its cause is unfortunate learned behaviour that specialised therapy can change. A bully is also a victim. Intolerance, particularly towards difference, may have been instilled at home. Or at...
Being bullied is serious – it causes anger, shame and isolation
Being bullied is serious - it causes anger, shame and isolation, making a child’s life feel like hell. Maarit Rivers tells why, and how a parent can assist. Bullying is not generally about playground squabbles. Although a child sorts out squabbles and disagreements, a...
Successful aging matters – people are living much longer worldwide
Successful aging matters. People are living much longer world worldwide - many now exceed 100. Here's how to benefit from and enjoy our extended life. It makes sense then to look at successful aging. Some of those 'old and dull people' in their...
Sandplay therapy – how and why it works
Sandplay therapy is unconventional, creative and primarily nonverbal. It is vital for a child too traumatised to talk. Here's why and how it works. It works for adults too. For example, as Jung explains: 'Often the hands know how to solve the riddle with which the...
Children are scared by TV news
Children are scared by TV news that shows violence, shootings, terrorist attacks, wars, disasters and plane crashes - or even show dead or hurt children. There is rarely anything positive. Such news distresses adults. For children it is even more so. Children are...
Knowing when a child needs therapy – here’s how to tell
Knowing when a child needs therapy can be far from clear: not all are good at communicating distress. Maarit Rivers explains how and why. Life can be challenging not just for adults, but for children too. Some children need specialised help to cope with...
Seeking an alternative art experience? – creating art that need not be ‘good’
