Okay, imagine a glass of water. Just water. Boring.Right now, before you roll your eyes at me, let me ask you a question. Is it half full or half empty. Classic.You've heard it a thousand times. One person sees it as half full and they are the optimist. The other sees it as half empty and we brand them as a pessimist.But have you ever considered what if both of these answers are wrong. Think about it. Both the answers are locked in the same binary lens of the positive and the negative.But neither actually c ...

Picture [Music] this. It's a Monday morning and I already know we're going to be late. We had a late night the night before and my child is still asleep, but by this time we're usually heading out the door to school. I'm bracing myself for a difficult morning. I go into my daughter's room and I grab an outfit and I throw it on her. She wiggles and whines. The pants are too tight. The shirt doesn't feel right. She begins taking off the clothes I just put on her and I'm getting frustrated. We're going to be l ...

Core Argument - The speaker's journey from selective mutism to professional Katak dancer highlights art's power in communication and identity formation [3][4][5] - The speaker experienced a shift from joyful expression to constrained performance in professional Katak training, leading to self-doubt [6][7][8] - Dance movement therapy is introduced as a psychotherapeutic tool for emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration [9][10] - Movement is presented as a primary language, essential for emotional regulation, resilience, and empathy [13][14][16] - The speaker advocates for moving to express rather than impress, rediscovering the body's rhythm and understanding oneself [19][20] Key Concepts - Art as a communication tool for individuals with special needs [4] - The impact of professional training on artistic expression and self-perception [6][7] - Dance movement therapy as a means of holistic integration and healing [10][11] - The importance of movement in emotional regulation and psychological well-being [16][17] - Authenticity and self-discovery through movement [18][19]

I'm wondering how many of you are familiar with this blue dog. Well, for those who are not, this is Bluey, an Australian preschool program about a family of four dogs. Bluey and Bingo and Chile Bandit.Now, Blueie is getting a lot of praise, not just by children and adults alike, but developmental psychologists and me. Thanks to writer Joe Braum's focus on child psychology, Blueie is refreshing in its handling of parenting and children's learning. And today I want to draw attention to a particular episode th ...