Children’s drawings analysis – parents can easily discover a child’s inner emotional state

July 13, 2:04 PMMiami Relationships ExaminerDr. Erica Goodstone

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Parents, family members, teachers and other caretakers may sometimes overlook a child's emotional state, especially if the child is quiet, shy and well-behaved.  Children's drawing analysis is a powerful way to quickly uncover and discover your child's true emotional state.    

Children’s drawings have a deep and wide meaning.  The child’s expression in a drawing is freer; it lacks boundaries and is less restricted.  Any choice of color or form in a drawing is usually affected more by the child’s physical, mental, and emotional state rather then by his/her need to mimic, copy, or respond to orders.  That is why it is important to pay attention even to scribbles that appear at the edge of a page.  Drawing arises from an inner state of mind in a child rather than from a response to an outside expectation by others.

Usually, the therapist collects 3 or 4 drawings that were done on different occasions and days.

Some of the elements that the therapist needs to pay attention to when analyzing a painting are:

*  A sudden regression in the ability to draw

*  Any extreme expression

*  A weak pressure of the pencil on page while drawing

*  The placement of the objects on a page

*  Repetitive forms on a page

These are only some examples of the vast area of drawing analysis. When looking at a child’s drawing of a character figure, from the way he/she draw certain parts of the body, one can begin to identify the stressors that affect the child.  A child’s drawing of a house, or anything that is related to a home, mirrors his perception of the relationships among the members of his family. The drawing of a flying bird, a cloud in the sky, a butterfly, or even a simple scribble on a page can bring to light a child’s emotional and physical state.

For further information or a private consultation, contact:

Dr. Billie Eizenberg

Advanced Family Consultation

2200 N. Federal Hwy #213

Boca Raton, FL 33431

(561) 271-7106

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