A school’s social worker reported: “I gave a Gefühlsmonster card to a child yesterday. I talked to the child after a concerned friend told me that the student is being physically punished by his parents when he receives a bad grade. During our talk, I decided to contact the parents; the child also wants to […]
A school’s social worker reported: “A highly engaged class teacher once asked me, in my function as a social worker, for ideas to help Martina overcome her math test anxiety. Martina understands the problems well, but she draws a blank during a test. The teacher had already explained relaxation techniques to the entire class, but […]
A school’s social worker reported: “Andrea was sent to me by a teacher because she had begun to cry after receiving a D in math class. She chose the card depicting a “relaxed” mood, showing a monster that lies in a hammock (number 5). After about 3 months, she explains that she has not received […]
“Dieter is 7 1/2-years-old, and naturally, he considers himself a “big boy” now. In 2012/13, after extensive examinations, he was diagnosed with attention deficit disorder with hyperactive tendencies and low-level Asperger’s. This condition can emerge and manifest itself in a number of ways, but my son often shows character traits that seem inappropriate or unfitting […]
“I often use the cards for circular questions, especially when working with adolescents. For example, I ask, “If your father were here now, which card do you think he would choose for you?” (Or, the question could focus on somebody’s best friend, etc.) The choice of cards shows an adolescent’s attitude, how his/her father views […]