Deborah Shaer
Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist & Counsellor
Retired
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Finding calm in a cup of tea – a tea meditation for mothers
Why mindfulness can feel out of reach The art of mindfulness and meditation speaks to a way of being. Some people, especially those who find it difficult to sit still, may give up on meditation because of this. Also, if they are unable to simply close their eyes and thoughts become saturated with worries[…]
4 tips for alternatives to video games
Many of the journals I’ve read about, with a focus on video games, hold the view that children and young people’s engagement with them help with cognitive function such as strategising. Some researchers also take the position that video games carry a risk of addiction when the compulsion to keep going and going gets out […]
Alchemy of tears
From a holistic view, my intention is to look at the characteristics of emotional tears as an important human and potentially healing function, centred on what supports and what hinders child development. Starting with infants It is of course normal for an infant to cry when they are in pain and when they are hungry. […]
How unhealthy food and sugar-filled fizzy drinks can cause mental, emotional, behavioural and medical issues in children and adolescents
The escalation of mental, emotional and other health-related ailments amongst children and adolescents have reached epidemic proportions. I believe that taking a holistic approach to all areas of health can help to see what supports a child or adolescent and what doesn’t. The symptoms related to mental and emotional distress are complex. I believe the […]