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If Your Body Parts Could Talk...

8/17/2020

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If your body parts could talk, what would they say?

I've used this worksheet with my own children, with students I've taught, and with clients, both children and adults. Teaching kids to "tune in" to their bodies is an essential skill and doesn't always come naturally.

There are so many benefits to learning this skill! One is emotional regulation-- kids who can listen to their body have an easier time managing and coping with their feelings, especially the really big ones, like anger, disappointment, fear, frustration, guilt, sadness.. .

They feel more capable, confident, have a more secure sense of self.

They have less behavioral problems, better social skills with peers, more empathy and supportive relationships...

It's not just a skill for kids., Adults benefit in similar ways, too, with overall mental stability, positive sense of self, solid relationships, increased career satisfaction. 

Take a moment today to tune inward,. Breathe in for 4 seconds, hold for 7, and slowly release for 8. Then scan your body and really listen to what each body part is telling you. Maybe some are silent, while others are screaming!

That's ok, no judgement.

All you have to do is listen.

Click to download the PDF to use at home.
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    Chantal D. Hayes
    ​MA, LCMHC, NCC

    Licensed Clinical Psychotherapist. Ambivert. Listener. Helper. Healer. Stick hander-outer. Private practice in Winston-Salem, NC. 

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