Acupuncture for Babies, Children and Teenagers by Rebecca Avern

Author:Rebecca Avern
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9780857012753
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Published: 2018-09-03T16:00:00+00:00

• Part 4 •

TREATMENT

OF MENTAL–

EMOTIONAL

CONDITIONS

• Chapter 37 •

INTRODUCTION TO THE

TREATMENT OF MENTAL–

EMOTIONAL CONDITIONS

The following chapters focus on the treatment of the mental–emotional conditions that are most commonly seen in my clinic. Whilst there is a sadness to the fact that these conditions are now so prevalent amongst young people, it is encouraging that there is a growing awareness that acupuncture can provide support.

Mental–emotional conditions often arise because a child is ill-equipped to deal with intense emotions and does not know how to express her pain in a ‘healthy’ way. She may become depressed or anxious, or turn to a self-destructive strategy such as starving herself or self-harming. Most children have little or no guidance in learning to identify and understand their emotions. It is no wonder that so many then end up overwhelmed and desperate.

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