Beautiful Difficult

Wobbly-minded children, extreme dreamers, tantrum-takers, difficult sleepers, children with absence seizures, or children who feel so threatened you're not even allowed to look at them. These children are stuck. Through movement, body language, and emotions, they communicate that things aren't going well. These are rescue operations to stay afloat, driven by the brain and its protective, primal reflexes. This isn't always recognized, so help is only offered for what's visible on the outside. The child is helped to regulate their emotions, process stimuli better, or receives support with schoolwork. But there's more. "Brilliantly Difficult" explores the inextricable connection between the development of a child's brain and movement. It describes how a child's movement can tell where they're stuck, why they're stuck, and what's needed to make things easier. Loving touch and movement are crucial in this process. This book is intended as inspiration. There are parents and professionals who wonder: How can I support my child even more? What else could I do for this child? This book is for that group. Carla van Wensen is a child therapist, trains professionals, and has published several books, including "The Me Factory" and "Help... I Feel So Much!"