I Feel This, I Feel That, I Feel Emotions, How About That.

As an art therapist and counselor, the best advice I could give an adult when understanding a child is to not dismiss their feelings. Teaching emotional intelligence is one of the greatest gifts you can give an individual, and it starts in childhood. By validating or being validated, it shows them that their emotions matter and ultimately that they matter.There are many situations where children are told how to feel. This can lead to coping in emotionally destructive and toxic ways that can follow into adulthood. The premise of this book is to highlight emotions, validate those feelings, and connect them to the simple concept of colour. By doing this, we can create a welcoming safe space for children to better understand and express their own feelings.