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...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...Successful aging matters – people are living longer
Successful aging matters. People are living longer
Why a child may bully – it’s a learned behaviour that can be changed
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...
