“An extremely important part of our work toward emotional growth and change will come from examining our belief systems regarding all areas of life. To gain the courage to be yourself, you need to address the beliefs that are keeping you stuck where you are. What beliefs, assumptions, and attitudes are you holding onto even though they no longer enhance your life? It is possible to free yourself from worn-out beliefs and acquire ones that bring happiness, strength, and self-esteem. What we believe we may become.” NeedsBelieveMayImportantSelfBeliefGrowthAttitudeSelf EsteemEmotionalGainsAreasStuckEsteemAssumptionBeing YourselfAcquireAddressesWhere You AreWornHolding OnExaminingBelief SystemsWorn OutFree YourselfChange And GrowthEmotional Growth Author:Sue Thoele
“Play, Incorporating Animistic and Magical Thinking Is Important Because It: Fosters the healthy, creative and emotional growth of a child; Forms the best foundation for later intellectual growth. Provides a way in which children get to know the world and creates possibilities for different ways of responding to it. Fosters empathy and wonder.” ThinkingKnowsWorldWayChildrenImportantDifferentPlayFormGrowthWonderCreativePossibilityEmotionalHealthyIntellectualEmpathyFoundationDifferent WaysRespondingIncorporatingEmotional GrowthMagical ThinkingIntellectual Growth Author:Rachel Carson
“It is precisely because a child's feelings are so strong that they cannot be repressed without serious consequences. The stronger a prisoner is, the thicker the prison walls have to be, which impede or completely prevent later emotional growth.” ChildrenFeelingsStrongGrowthEmotionalSeriousWallConsequenceStrongerPrisonPrisonerRepressedEmotional GrowthPrison Walls Book:The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self, Third Edition Source: The Drama of the Gifted Child: The Search for the True Self, Third Edition
“We probably stagnate our children's emotional growth by not letting them have some separation from us.” ChildrenGrowthEmotionalOur ChildrenSeparationEmotional Growth Author:Jeff Foxworthy