Post by Laurasia on Mar 23, 2005 14:13:17 GMT -5
Lesson 4 - Heredity & Environmental Factors
EXERCISE B
In this exercise we will be dealing with actual
events, rather than fantasy. Therefore the experience
you'll be having here is not, strikly speaking, a
reverie. Nevertheless, several of the techniques used
in reverie may prove helpful here.
Relaxation of both body & mind is extremely
important. Before beginning this mental trip back
through the years, take some time to let yourself grow
quiet. At least you should get into a physically
comfortable position, close your eyes, take several
slow, deep, natural breaths, & let any tensions slip
away from you.
It might be helpful for you either to make a
cassette of the material below to serve as your guide
through this experience, or have a friend slowly read
the material to you. Whatever method you choose, do
not interrupt the flow of your memory in order to
write your responses to the questions that appear in
the text. These inquiries are intented merely to
direct your attention to various details of your
experience so that you will be able to recall them at
the conclusion of the exercise. The questions will be
repeated for you at that time.
And now it's time for you to follow whatever
relaxation technique you feel will be most effective,
& then use your memory to revisit the areas of your
childhood described below.
Let yourself be carried back to an early childhood
experience. Visualize with your mind's eye the event
as it unfolds around you. As completely as you can,
enter into this memory, becoming the child that you
were when the incident first occured.
In your chosen recollection, what are you doing?
Whom are you with? How are you feeling? Stay with this
memory for as long as you like, letting the experience
proceed at its own pace toward its natural conclusion.
Now look back over your childhood memories. What
games do you remember enjoying? Were there any that
you made up? What did you do on a rainy day in the
summer? Were there special toys or belongings you
practically prized?
Did you like to draw? To color? Or to finger-paint?
If you did, what kinds of things did you draw?
How about favorite stories? Were there any you
begged to hear again & again? Did you like to read
stories & books on your own? What kind? Do any stand
out in particular?
What about friends? Think about the friendships of
your childhood. How were they different from one
another? How were they alike? Were there particular
activities you enjoyed doing with certain friends?
Continue thinking about your childhood for a few
moments, as long as the memories last.
When your memories of early childhood have finished
running their course, return to the present & answer
these questions about them.
1) In the first childhood scene you revisited in
this exercise, what were you doing? whom were you
with? Do you remember how you were feeling?
2) In your other recollections of early childhood,
what games do you remember especially enjoying? Were
any of them games that you yourself made up?
3) What types of things did you did you do during
rainy days in the summer?
4) Did you have any special toys or belongings that
you particularly treasured?
5) Did you like to draw, color, or finger-paint? If
so, what kinds of things did you draw most often?
6) Did you have any favorite stories? Were there
any that you liked to hear over & over again? Did you
enjoy reading stories & books on your own? What kind?
List any that stand out in particular.
7) Think back to your closest childhood friends. In
what ways were these friendships alike? How were they
different from each other? Were there any specific
activities you most enjoyed doing with certain
friends?
8) List any circumstances in your early childhood
that you consider especially fortunate.
9) Describe any circumstances from your early life
that you feel were particularly unfortunate.
10) Did you have any childhood longings that were
notably strong or persistent? What were they?
11) Briefly, how would you describe your childhood
temperament & personailty?
12) Note any additional memories you may have had
or comments you would like to make.
Sincerely,
Laurasia
EXERCISE B
In this exercise we will be dealing with actual
events, rather than fantasy. Therefore the experience
you'll be having here is not, strikly speaking, a
reverie. Nevertheless, several of the techniques used
in reverie may prove helpful here.
Relaxation of both body & mind is extremely
important. Before beginning this mental trip back
through the years, take some time to let yourself grow
quiet. At least you should get into a physically
comfortable position, close your eyes, take several
slow, deep, natural breaths, & let any tensions slip
away from you.
It might be helpful for you either to make a
cassette of the material below to serve as your guide
through this experience, or have a friend slowly read
the material to you. Whatever method you choose, do
not interrupt the flow of your memory in order to
write your responses to the questions that appear in
the text. These inquiries are intented merely to
direct your attention to various details of your
experience so that you will be able to recall them at
the conclusion of the exercise. The questions will be
repeated for you at that time.
And now it's time for you to follow whatever
relaxation technique you feel will be most effective,
& then use your memory to revisit the areas of your
childhood described below.
Let yourself be carried back to an early childhood
experience. Visualize with your mind's eye the event
as it unfolds around you. As completely as you can,
enter into this memory, becoming the child that you
were when the incident first occured.
In your chosen recollection, what are you doing?
Whom are you with? How are you feeling? Stay with this
memory for as long as you like, letting the experience
proceed at its own pace toward its natural conclusion.
Now look back over your childhood memories. What
games do you remember enjoying? Were there any that
you made up? What did you do on a rainy day in the
summer? Were there special toys or belongings you
practically prized?
Did you like to draw? To color? Or to finger-paint?
If you did, what kinds of things did you draw?
How about favorite stories? Were there any you
begged to hear again & again? Did you like to read
stories & books on your own? What kind? Do any stand
out in particular?
What about friends? Think about the friendships of
your childhood. How were they different from one
another? How were they alike? Were there particular
activities you enjoyed doing with certain friends?
Continue thinking about your childhood for a few
moments, as long as the memories last.
When your memories of early childhood have finished
running their course, return to the present & answer
these questions about them.
1) In the first childhood scene you revisited in
this exercise, what were you doing? whom were you
with? Do you remember how you were feeling?
2) In your other recollections of early childhood,
what games do you remember especially enjoying? Were
any of them games that you yourself made up?
3) What types of things did you did you do during
rainy days in the summer?
4) Did you have any special toys or belongings that
you particularly treasured?
5) Did you like to draw, color, or finger-paint? If
so, what kinds of things did you draw most often?
6) Did you have any favorite stories? Were there
any that you liked to hear over & over again? Did you
enjoy reading stories & books on your own? What kind?
List any that stand out in particular.
7) Think back to your closest childhood friends. In
what ways were these friendships alike? How were they
different from each other? Were there any specific
activities you most enjoyed doing with certain
friends?
8) List any circumstances in your early childhood
that you consider especially fortunate.
9) Describe any circumstances from your early life
that you feel were particularly unfortunate.
10) Did you have any childhood longings that were
notably strong or persistent? What were they?
11) Briefly, how would you describe your childhood
temperament & personailty?
12) Note any additional memories you may have had
or comments you would like to make.
Sincerely,
Laurasia
