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Rosebush fantasy technique with elementary school students.
The authors present the rosebush fantasy drawing as a technique to use in elementary school counseling. The technique is suggested as an expressive arts method to access the emotional world of children in a non-verbal format. The specifics of presenting the technique and processing the drawing with elementary-aged students are detailed. The authors also present three case studies using the rosebush fantasy drawing.
Develop empathy in children and their emotional awareness
In this article, Sara Bradac shares activities to help children develop the ability to understand and manage their emotions, what is called “emotional competence". This is very important in the socio-affective development of children, to help them establish positive relationships and cope with different life situations (frustrations, worries, anxieties, fears, anger etc).