Heartspace therapy for children and families

05/09/2022

Emosie Werkswinkel by É-Motion Drama Studio op 15 September! Vra gerus vir die inskrywingsvorm. Sien julle daar!

13/06/2022

One of the greatest gifts you can give your 'differently wired' child is an understanding of who they are, how their brain works, and what they need to do to create the life they want. Ask yourself 3 questions to reflect on how well you are supporting your child on this journey.
👉 https://www.additudemag.com/neurodivergent-diagnosis-self-discovery-explore-differences/

04/06/2022

Wonderlike geleentheid vir kinders in die Stellenbosch area!

Coping Werkswinkel

16/04/2022

15/03/2022

04/03/2022

Let's build resilient kids!
https://www.thepathway2success.com/strategies-to-build-resilient-kids-and-teens/

01/03/2022

This quote of mine from has been popping up a lot over the past few days. Despite having no context, it’s resonating with a lot of people. Some are mentioning how uncomfortable it makes them feel because they see themselves in it.

To those people, I commend you.

The moments when I take painful honest looks inward are the moments when I experience my greatest breakthroughs.

I could not have written these words if I had not first recognized an excessive and unhealthy interest in my children’s “good impressions” in the areas of performance and physical appearance.

I could not have written these words if I had not first recognized my “helpful suggestions” for what they were: rejection. And in them, the damaging message I was giving my child: ‘You are not enough. You will be rejected if you come as you are.’

I’d always justified my behavior by telling myself I was helping my child fit in. In reality, I was planting seeds of self-doubt that would only cause her to believe she didn’t belong.

The truth hurts, but the truth heals.

Today, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn from my mistakes… and to share them with you.

The quote in its entirety is this:

“I am fully prepared to watch my children soar and stumble as they live their truths in the light of self-acceptance rather than constantly second-guessing themselves and their decisions. Perhaps this sounds inviting to you, but you’re not sure of where to start… it starts when we decide to stop worrying about how our children’s appearance and achievements reflect on us and start focusing on how our unconditional love reflects on them.”

© Rachel Macy Stafford 2022

Please keep in mind, this is an excerpt from a book, which means there is a great deal of information beyond what is shared in a social media post. If you have further questions about this topic, please refer to Chapters 2 & 4 in my fourth book, “Live Love Now: Relieve the Pressure and Find Real Connection with Our Kids.”

Text in image reads:

“It starts when we decide to stop worrying about how our children’s appearance and achievements reflect on us and start focusing on how our unconditional love reflects on them.” -Rachel Macy Stafford

09/02/2022

18/11/2021

Childline has a new number. By dialing 116, children and adults can receive help.
https://bit.ly/3kCDJs2

13/09/2021

Regardless of how much I (or my very well-meaning colleagues) post about staying regulated, getting your needs met, and having realistic expectations of child and adult behavior, I know that the likelihood of overwhelm and dysregulation for you, as parents, is quite high. After all, the school year just started (and we've been doing this pandemic thing for almost 2 years!). Many of you are managing chronically dysregulated children (and chronicallydysregulated selves).

Despite your best intentions, you may get pushed past your threshold over the next few weeks. And that's understandable and okay! You don't have to be perfect to be a great parent. You're human and you may lose it sometimes, even with excellent skills. The key is losing it with minimal damage and these tips can help you maintain control even when your emotions are so high, they end up bubbling over.

09/09/2021

Fun fact: These will also work with big kids.

23/07/2021

Drama klasse in Stellenbosch!