Creating a space where your child – and inner child – can flourish
Have you ever considered how your inner world affects the atmosphere in your home and your children? Holistic wellness and massage practitioner Berna Terblanche discusses how children’s behaviour can reflect the emotional “weather” surrounding them, how to hold your feelings responsibly, and practical ways to ground yourself and calm your child. Gently healing inner child wounds and practising self-regulation are impactful forms of love.
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In episode 237 of the weekly podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful, , holistic wellness and massage practitioner Berna Terblanche touches on
challenges she faces as the mom of two children
what shapes the energy field - the emotional atmosphere around us
imagining your family as a garden, your child as a flower, your inner child as the root system and the energy field as the soil
the energy field: the “weather system” of your home – sunny weather, windy weather, stormy weather and the calm after the storm
children’s direct experience of the energy field: not reacting against you, but tuning into you
avoiding offloading your energy onto your child
managing your own intense emotions – 3 practical steps
your inner child: the younger you still living inside your nervous system
accessing your inner child through stillness, breath work and body awareness
what children teach us about the way energy flows
the intersections of the child and energy, the child and our inner child, and energy and the inner child
practical ways of ensuring that the energy of your home is predictable, warm and safe
how to share your emotions in a soft, contained way
healing the parent’s inner child wounds and reshaping the emotional blueprint the child inherits
creating a balanced bio-field: flow from the child, structure from the adult, and clarity from healing the space between them
Berna’s 3 tips for creating a safe space in yourself.
Scroll down for more information on Berna, and keep an eye on her social media for information on the release of her online course “Self-care Rituals for Energy Balance.”
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Also read the Up Close & Personal article - Berna’s answers to 8 personal questions.
More about Berna
Berna Terblanche’s career in the wellness industry began in 2009 at a day spa in the Klein Karoo. Over the years, she expanded her skill set by qualifying internationally as a Nail Technician and a Professional Make-up Artist. She later joined a world-class, Italian-inspired Spa in Mossel Bay. In 2020, she completed her Reiki training up to Master level, followed by certifications in Crystal Energy Healing and Life Coaching.
Berna has worked in a variety of roles—including Receptionist, Shift Coordinator, Personal Assistant, Nail Technician, Make-up Artist, Massage Therapist, and Sales Representative. She currently works as a Receptionist/Administrative Assistant at a dentist in George, while offering Wellness Coaching, Massage Therapy and Energy Therapy to clients after hours.
Berna hosts The Blissfully Balanced Podcast, available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and other platforms.
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The free podcast series Calm, Clear & Helpful is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Player FM and Iono.fm – I hope you’ll subscribe!
Also listen to Dr Carel-Piet van Eeden’s explanation of what Reiki is and how it works.
Original music by Mart-Marie Snyman
Thumbnail image: Unsplash - model used
Photographs of Berna Terblanche: supplied