Dr. Victor Carrión
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So that's a cognitive type of tool. And we teach them mindfulness because of our other work in prevention that we can talk about later in English. mindfulness has been helpful. And also yoga, very simple yoga exercises. So nothing too complicated. Things like the mountain pose, for example, can be quite helpful for some kids. If anything, it helps them reassess the moment and stop.
So that's a cognitive type of tool. And we teach them mindfulness because of our other work in prevention that we can talk about later in English. mindfulness has been helpful. And also yoga, very simple yoga exercises. So nothing too complicated. Things like the mountain pose, for example, can be quite helpful for some kids. If anything, it helps them reassess the moment and stop.
So that's a cognitive type of tool. And we teach them mindfulness because of our other work in prevention that we can talk about later in English. mindfulness has been helpful. And also yoga, very simple yoga exercises. So nothing too complicated. Things like the mountain pose, for example, can be quite helpful for some kids. If anything, it helps them reassess the moment and stop.
And if we're going to think about it in cognitive behavioral terms, kind of break that chain of negative thoughts that happen one after the other, which can lead to a panic attack, right? That's many times how a panic attack can start.
And if we're going to think about it in cognitive behavioral terms, kind of break that chain of negative thoughts that happen one after the other, which can lead to a panic attack, right? That's many times how a panic attack can start.
And if we're going to think about it in cognitive behavioral terms, kind of break that chain of negative thoughts that happen one after the other, which can lead to a panic attack, right? That's many times how a panic attack can start.
We're also talking about eradicating stress that causes discomfort, right? And it causes distress. Not necessarily to live a life without stress or to get rid completely of stress, because that would be impossible.
We're also talking about eradicating stress that causes discomfort, right? And it causes distress. Not necessarily to live a life without stress or to get rid completely of stress, because that would be impossible.
We're also talking about eradicating stress that causes discomfort, right? And it causes distress. Not necessarily to live a life without stress or to get rid completely of stress, because that would be impossible.
I like that you're not calling it nervous energy. Because it is just what you said. It's just energy. It's extra energy that needs to be placed somewhere. And they're trying to find out where to place it.
I like that you're not calling it nervous energy. Because it is just what you said. It's just energy. It's extra energy that needs to be placed somewhere. And they're trying to find out where to place it.
I like that you're not calling it nervous energy. Because it is just what you said. It's just energy. It's extra energy that needs to be placed somewhere. And they're trying to find out where to place it.
Yeah. And some of us, you know, choose to have meetings while walking rather than being in an office. That's certainly my preference. You know, I go for a walk sometimes when I have a meeting. So, yes, so there is increased energy, but there's increased energy that of I feel like I need to do something, and there's increased energy that causes a lot of discomfort sometimes.
Yeah. And some of us, you know, choose to have meetings while walking rather than being in an office. That's certainly my preference. You know, I go for a walk sometimes when I have a meeting. So, yes, so there is increased energy, but there's increased energy that of I feel like I need to do something, and there's increased energy that causes a lot of discomfort sometimes.
Yeah. And some of us, you know, choose to have meetings while walking rather than being in an office. That's certainly my preference. You know, I go for a walk sometimes when I have a meeting. So, yes, so there is increased energy, but there's increased energy that of I feel like I need to do something, and there's increased energy that causes a lot of discomfort sometimes.
So for these kids that experience discomfort, then they can look at their toolbox and say, which one I'm going to use. And that gives them also a choice, which goes back to that sense of control again.
So for these kids that experience discomfort, then they can look at their toolbox and say, which one I'm going to use. And that gives them also a choice, which goes back to that sense of control again.
So for these kids that experience discomfort, then they can look at their toolbox and say, which one I'm going to use. And that gives them also a choice, which goes back to that sense of control again.
Yes. So we have to be careful with structured interventions because sometimes structured interventions can break a little bit the fluidity of the relationship that a therapist and a child may have or have. a therapist and a patient. So it's better to be semi-structure and to really be attentive to the temperament that the kid brings into that relationship or into that session.
Yes. So we have to be careful with structured interventions because sometimes structured interventions can break a little bit the fluidity of the relationship that a therapist and a child may have or have. a therapist and a patient. So it's better to be semi-structure and to really be attentive to the temperament that the kid brings into that relationship or into that session.