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‘Perceived Trauma’ and its Impact on Behavior and Social-Emotional Health
Let me start by saying that all trauma is perceived because trauma is defined by the mind and body’s response to intense experiences that threaten or cause harm. Trauma defines our individual emotional and physical response to these events and doesn’t define the event itself. This should not downplay the significance or impact of trauma. …
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“The Big Picture” Podcasts
“The Big Picture” Podcasts Copyright Stanley I Greenspan MD Inc. 2024 “The Big Picture” podcasts unlock the secrets of child development and Dr. Greenspan’s version of Floortime, The Greenspan Floortime Approach. New episodes every week! Understanding Dr. Greenspan’s Framework, and How it is Different from other versions of Non-Greenspan Floortime: Understanding Child Development: Master Dr….
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“Who’s Doing the Thinking?”
“The principle in encouraging two-way communication and social problem-solving is to inspire the child to do something to you the therapist or caregiver—to take initiative, rather than you doing something to the child.” — Dr. Stanley Greenspan Engaging Autism Page 94 If you were lucky enough to have experienced a consultation with Dr. Greenspan, whether…
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“Relate, Communicate, and Think”
“With this approach, children learn to master critical abilities missed or derailed along their developmental path—namely, the ability to relate to others with warmth and pleasure, communicate purposefully and meaningfully… and, to varying degrees, think logically and creatively.” — Dr. Stanley Greenspan Engaging Autism, Page 3 Dr. Stanley Greenspan defined Floortime as an intervention that…
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Learning and our Comfort Zone
“The key to expanding children’s ability to be secure, calm, and regulated in the shared world is to meet them first at the level of their existing abilities and then gradually expand out from that base of security.” “In Floortime, we follow the child’s lead to enter his emotional world, then create a series of…