So, how can parents tell if the child who is either withdrawn or aggressive is showing signs of stress, or simply expressing his or her natural personality?
The most important factor to look for is change. Has there been a change or a variance in what you consider to be your child’s normal behavior. An example of this can be if a generally outgoing and friendly child becomes sad, withdrawn, or fearful.
Similarly, a quiet and easy-going child who becomes irritable or aggressive may be undergoing stress. The key is getting to the root of what triggered your child’s stress reaction.
To manage stress Dr. Jason Loken ND and others from the fields of education and holistic health have created a new program called The Crystal Experience, a multi sensory workshop for families where kids and parents can collect a tool-box of resources for stress release and more. During the 3 hour program, Dr. Loken ND and 5 dynamic experts present a whole range of life-easing strategies” through interactive games, fun and gentle guidance to awareness. It all takes place in a local movie theatre!
These in combination with healthy eating, optimal nutrition and relaxation skills are just some of the concepts and thought processes Dr. Loken teaches in his practice and as a facilitator of The Crystal Experience. Giving children tools to cope with stress from an early age can be a great benefit for the whole family as we learn and grow together.
Dr. Jason Loken ND specializes in the areas of: children's health, allergies, mind/body medicine, weight management and musculoskeletal injuries. He is one of the founders and presenters of “The Family Crystal Experience” a multi-sensory workshop facilitated by Dr. Loken and four others from the field of education, music and holistic health with a combination of award winning original music, brilliant visuals, interactive games and stress release processes to help parents and kids discover stress relief solutions for every member of the family.
For more information or to register visit www.thecrystalexperience.com.
