Teddy Bear Therapy
We all go a little mad sometimes and Bigfoot has decided to help those in need by posting an article he found on the 'Net about Teddy Bear Therapy, so here it is!
Teddy Bear Techniques
"First, find yourself a teddy bear that feels good to hold. The size will vary with your size--the larger you are, the larger the bear should be. Once you have a teddy bear, you will want to hold it and use it in your own special way. You might also like to try one of the following exercises:
*Give your teddy bear a name: Make it a real companion that you can talk to and confide in. Yes, you may feel silly doing this at first, but no one is going to know about it except you. It may take some practice, but after awhile, you'll be able to connect to your wounded child.
These are some of the most effective ways Bigfoot has found to release stress, anxiety, and other emotional problems. Besides he said this is the best therapy since bears are so helpful anyways. If you disagree, e-mail him here!
*When you feel uncomfortable or unhappy, tell the teddy bear how you feel: Talk out loud. Use the phrase, I feel...
*Hold the teddy bear in one hand and let it hang by your side as you walk--the way young children do: The idea is to rekindle feelings that you had as a child and by acting as if you are a child, you'll be able to do it.
*Sleep holding your teddy bear.
*Any time you are feeling sad or uncomfortable, lie down and cuddle up with your teddy bear. Close your eyes and imagine that you are traveling inside your body. Try to feel where you are feeling the discomfort. Say, out loud, 'I feel so uncomfortable.' Try to define the feeling.
