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TECHNIQUES AND METHODOLOGY OF ADAPTATION
PROBLEM AND SCHOOL FEAR
Examples from the process
Example 1 - Turkey Example 2 - Turkey
MAGIC BOX
The child is asked to imagine a box in his mind.
"This box will be your magic box. It's unbreakable.
You are standing a little further and the box is in
front of you. Now walk over there; there is a cover
on the box. The box is locked. Open the lock and
remove the cover. Now this box is ready to pick up
everything that scares you. You can put everything
that scared you in the box. Now close the box
tightly and lock it. You can send this box far away
from you (to the moon or you can bury it). Your
fears are so far away that you can be comfortable
now. MAGIC HERO
Teacher says: I want you to imagine a hero. This will be
your hero. He or she will always protect you and be
nearby whenever you want. Give him/her a name and this
will be your safe word. When you say the safe word he will
be with you and help you in any situation. Can you draw a
picture of him/her?"
While the child is drawing, the teacher talks about the
child s fear of going to school. The drawn picture is saved
in the place chosen by the child. The child knows that their
hero will be there for support whenever he/she is needed.
This method is used to make it easier for children
with school phobia to adapt to the school individual
or in group activities. It can be useful for fear of
going to school or any other fear like an animal
phobia, monophobia etc.
This technique makes the child more confident
when entering new and unusual atmosphere. It
provides spiritual relaxation for the student and
develops his/her self-esteem.
This technique can be applied to children who experience
all kinds of fear. Children with school phobia can be
engaged in individual activities to create a level of comfort
with the school.
This technique accelerates the child s process of adapting
to unfamiliar situations, provides spiritual fulfillment and
develops self-confidence and imagination.
This technique is effective in improving individual
happiness and positive emotions and thoughts.
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