kinesiology for kids

Life can be hectic for our kids. They have long days at day care and school to then rush to their extracurricular activities. When they finally get home, they are expected to do home learning and the little downtime they get might end up in screen time. It is easy for their nervous system to be overstimulated, getting them in a state of fight/flight. This can result in decreased digestion, behavioural issues, mood swings, lack of emotional control, sleep issues and lowered immune system to name some.

No child is ‘just naughty’. Often it is a cry for attention to address an unmet need.

Common issues I see in clinic are anxiety, anger, fear, sadness, bedwetting, behaviour, self-esteem, confidence, friendship issues, sleep and learning difficulties.

Children are very responsive to Kinesiology and often shift their stress, habits, moods and other defence patterns more easily and quickly.

Working with Teenagers

Teenage hood is all about exploring their identity and can be a highly vulnerable and confusing time for both the teens and parents/caregivers. It is about connecting with who they really are as well as learning how to be vulnerable and powerful at the same time. It’s about finding who they are outside of the family unit and where they fit in the world. This often feels like the child will want to push the parent/caregiver away whilst learning that they can be attached to a parent/caregiver as their own individual person without being in fear or controlled. This may be difficult for the parent/caregiver to accept as they no longer are the most important person in their child’s life and may result in feelings of rejection/anger. It’s important to provide space to the child to develop their own trust and path in life.

I help the teen navigate their path by encouraging them understand their feelings and emotions, providing them with more control, confidence and faith. I support parents to understand what their child is trying to communicate through their behaviour. This will assist in breaking the cycle of emotional reaction.

Adolescence is a time of huge growth and change for the brain. The prefrontal cortex of the brain is the area adults use to think, analyse and assess behaviour. In teens, this area is still developing, which means they are likely to rely on the amygdala, the emotional centre, when stress occurs. If the amygdala is active, having a conversation with your teen will be difficult.

I use acupressure, breathing and other techniques to help calm down the amygdala and process emotions.

Each session is tailored to what your child needs at that time. It may involve a mix of counselling, body work, and relaxation.

Contact me to see how we can support your family.

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