The most pertinent thing for this age group to know is that we are what we feel. Unfortunately, most kids are ashamed of their heavy feelings. Onionhead® teaches ‘name it’, ‘claim it’, ‘tame it’, and ‘never be ashamed of it’. He teaches them to be direct in such a way that they develop a strength and stamina in whomever they are and whatever they stand for.
Archive for March, 2010
Middle-School Depression: What is the best way to explain the character and products to the middle-school kids who seem a little depressed and lost?
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010How can Onionhead® help me with an angry teenager?
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Anger is a reaction to another emotion. This is why teaching children a larger emotional spectrum is vitally important. Create a conflict resolution platform by separating the deck into the positive light and heavy emotions. Have the person pick three cards from the heavy deck, and then have them pick three cards from the light deck. The heavy emotions reflect the true underlying feelings. Using the three light emotions, have the person construct a peaceful solution to the problem.
I am an occupational therapist. Which is the best way to use Onionhead® with my patients?
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Place the Onionhead® card deck face down and have the child pick four cards-two with their right hand and two with their left hand. Have them speak about these feelings. Every time you ask them a question, have them answer through Onionhead®. Because Onionhead® is pure and non-threatening, he becomes one with them.
I have a 15 year old who puts pressure on himself to do well in school. He does not want to talk to us about it. How can Onionhead® help?
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010For a 15 year old, the parent should always involve themselves. Each family member should pick two cards – one with the dominant hand (the hand with which you write) and one with the non-dominant hand. Go around the table and speak about these feelings and why you have them. Listen to your teenager – do not separate yourself from him. Treat him with respect as an equal.
I have a 9 year old child who is developmentally younger. How can I use Onionhead® with her?
Wednesday, March 17th, 2010Use the products the same way you would use them with anyone. Have the child pick out the emotions that she is feeling. If the choices are heavy, ask her to show you what she would like to feel. Then ask if she can describe why she (or Onionhead®) is feeling the heavy emotion. Some children feel safer expressing how Onionhead® is feeling. Allow them to speak through him. If they are all light, ask the child to share. Do this daily, or twice daily, and you will surely get to know this child. Children love choosing the cards because they feel they are in charge of themselves; it has proven to be self-empowering.