Natasha Williot

Sometimes you just have to take the lid off the pot for a bit.

Le jeu, c'est notre première manière de comprendre le monde. . Les enfants jouent pour créer du sens, trouver leurs capacitées et leurs limites et ainsi développer leur identité. Ensuite, c'est le monde des relations: prendre son tour, imaginer c'est quoi être dans la peau d'un autre, écouter et incorporer nos partenaires de jeu... . Ton enfant interne est toujours là. Le laisses-tu respirer et te chuchoter ses besoins? Te laisses-tu jouer?... . . . Play is our first way in which we understand the world. . Children play to creake meaning, to find their skills and limits, and through this process develop their identity. Then, it is the world of relationships: taking turns, imagining being in someone else's shoes, accomodating our play partners... . Your inner child is still there. Do you let it breathe and whisper to you what he needs? Do you let yourself play? . #bilingualtherapy #therapiebilingue #dramatherapy #dramatherapie #playtherapy #innerchild #enfance #santementale #mentalhealth #nwilliotdt #jouer #attachment #healing #holistic #children #enfant #jeu #play #playful #childdevelopment #child See more

I had a little girl who was climbing on all the things non-stop. It felt like no matter how much climbing she did, it was never enough. Like we were pouring int...o a leaking cup. Enter, Lori, the OT who let us know that maybe her body was seeking sensory input that it wasn’t getting maybe climbing wasn’t was her body really needed. We worked on getting her vestibular input including inversion, spinning, and balance work. We had dance parties and spun her around, dipped her upside down, and worked on a balance board. It was incredible to see her more at ease, able to focus on play for longer, and more regulated throughout the day. When kiddos can’t sit still, we get to play detective and work to figure out what kind of input their body is seeking. The key is making a deposit with this input every 2 hours throughout the day. It’s like eating. Rather than waiting for kiddos to get hangry, we feed them before they get there. The same with sensory regulation rather than waiting for a kiddo that’s off the walls or melting down, we can be proactive about getting in high quality input. Swipe for some ideas and find a longer list of activities at the link in my bio. What activities does your kiddo thrive with? What challenges are coming up?

Generational love You are a creation of love. Just like butterflies, our ancestors are always around us; gently guiding us forward in this life.

Happy Monday Artwork: Sarah McGregor

People pleasers. Who are you pleasing? Do not forget you are also a person, and you are allowed to please yourself. In fact, it might be your most important Work, at this time. . These thoughts emerged through witnessing the conversations between the health professionals who attended the drama therapy group 'The Roles we Play' during the last weeks. What a humbling and powerful experience to connect with all these powerful women who devote their hearts and time to others ever...y day. . I'm sure the role of the People-Pleaser is a common one, that many of us caretakers play out daily. It has a negative connotation, but what if there is nothing wrong with it? What if a part of our suffering comes from forgetting that we, too, are people? . How would your life change if you tried to please yourself and not only others? I feel it can become the source of our greatest power. . I would have a lot more energy! . I'm curious. Let me know in comments, or PM! . #rolesweplay #dramatherapy #mentalhealth #peoplepleaser #selfcare #healthprofessional #caretaker #group #notalone See more

No one I know WANTS their life to feel out of balance, overwhelming, or unfulfilling. There just seems to always be something that gets in the way of achieving that way of being. . These sentences may seem familiar... "If I do more exercise, I'll have the energy I need." "After this one project, I'll have time to spend with my family."... "I just need to be more organized/rested/motivated..." . As much as we want to feel in control of our lives, the reality is that life tends to get in the way. There is no 'one size fits all' magic pill technique or solution that can make you achieve the life you want for yourself. . Ask yourself what exactly is getting in your way, and you can go from there. Not sure how? Keep your eye out for the opening of the registration to my group " The Roles We Play: Finding your Guide towards Work-Life Balance". (or check out my website www.nwilliotdt.com ) We'll spend time focusing on just exactly do YOU need to look to do to take back control of your life. . . #mentalhealth #burnoutprevention #burnout #nwilliotdt #limitingbeliefs #workers #worklifebalance #therolesweplay #takecontrol #notalone #grouptherapy #dramatherapy #creativeartstherapies #roletheory #balance See more

Black History Month has us reflecting about our own knowledge of the history of social work in Canada. We are confronted with the reality that we do not know ma...ny of the Black pioneers and contributors to Canadian Social Work. In order to enact change in our knowledge, perspective and approach we understand the importance of knowing and educating ourselves on these important names. Here are some pioneers that contributed to who we are as social workers today! #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHistoryEveryday #BLM #SocialWork #CanadianSocialWork #SocialWorkers

Frustrated with my brain

"By creating something it makes it okay to feel the way that I feel." https://youtu.be/pKSbQ6SFee4

Un petit truc pour les enfants qui vivent des émotions difficiles. J'ai utilisé ce truc pour la première fois quand j'étais une jeune adulte en peine d'amour, e...t ça m'a tellement aidé que j'ai acheté une bague pour me rappeler d'être la meilleure amie de la Petite Moi. Je porte encore cette bague aujourd'hui :) Vous pouvez télécharger et imprimer cette bande dessinée à partir de mon site web: http://elisegravel.com/

Therapists aren’t the only ones out there holding balloons right nowfriends, partners, children and family might hold your balloon for you, too. To all the therapists and other balloon-holders out there keeping hope safe and alive for those of us who need it: thanks.