Toddler to Teen

From the moment we are born, we are surrounded by many emotions. These emotions are very much dependent upon the environment which we live. The first five years of a child’s life sets up a strong president of how that child’s adult life will look like. If a child is surrounded by love and kindness in their early years, they are likely to grow up seeking and giving the same out to the world. However, if a child grows up in an environment which is dominated by sadness and stress, it is likely that as they grow up, they will carry feelings of stress, anxieties, worries and much more throughout their lives.

Causes of trauma

Some children may experience many life events from a toddler to a teenager which may cause them internal trauma without them even realising. If left unspoken or untreated, the emotional baggage could amplify and may cause many emotional and physical problems in later life.

Some examples of such events are listed below

Having parents that were unhappy together.
Growing up in an environment where fights and drama were commonplace.
Being an unwanted child
Being born a girl when the parents preferred a boy and vice versa.
Being subject to physical abuse and violence.
Being subject to emotional abuse, manipulation and frequent trauma.
Being a victim of sexual abuse within the family.
Suppression and being forced to do things against the will.
Being forced to take on the role of parent. Parents confide in the child and
get the child to take sides. The child is forced to be mature beyond his age
and cannot live like a normal child.
Lack of love in the family and cold home environment.
Lack of cuddling and physical display of affection (especially for babies and
younger children).
Basic needs of physical care and comfort not met.
Child abandoned or separated from parents (especially mother) at an early
age.
Death of one or both the parents

How can Reiki help?

Reiki can help by identifying where these emotions are being held in he body and releasing them allowing a sense of calmness and peace. If Reiki is given to a child from a young age, it can help prevent many future mental and physical illnesses.