Explaining 7PartSelf to Kids
Explaining the 7PartSelf model to a child can be a fun and engaging process. Here's a simplified way to help them understand and apply the concepts in their life:
The 7PartSelf Model for Kids
Imagine your mind and body are like a big, magical tree with different branches, and each branch has a special job. Let's explore these branches together!
Somnium Nexu (Dream Connection)
What it is: This branch helps you connect with your dreams and imagination.
Why it's cool: It’s where your dreams, stories, and creative ideas come from!
How to use it: Draw your dreams or make up stories with your friends.
Fulcrum of Identity (The Balancer)
What it is: This branch helps balance everything in your mind and figure out who you are.
Why it's cool: It helps you understand yourself and make good decisions.
How to use it: Think about what makes you happy and why you like certain things.
Hic Sum (Here I Am)
What it is: This branch is all about your brain and how it works.
Why it's cool: It helps you remember things and learn new stuff.
How to use it: Practice learning new things, like a new game or a fun fact.
Fit Mihi (It Happens to Me)
What it is: This branch is about your senses – what you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch.
Why it's cool: It helps you explore and enjoy the world around you.
How to use it: Pay attention to the things around you and describe them. What do you see? What do you hear?
Internal Stimulus (Inside Me)
What it is: This branch helps you understand your feelings and thoughts inside.
Why it's cool: It helps you know when you’re happy, sad, or excited.
How to use it: Talk about your feelings with someone you trust or write them down.
External Stimulus (Outside Me)
What it is: This branch helps you deal with things happening outside of you.
Why it's cool: It helps you handle surprises and new experiences.
How to use it: Try new activities and see how they make you feel.
Ecce Me (Behold Me)
What it is: This branch is all about your actions and what you do.
Why it's cool: It’s how you show who you are to the world.
How to use it: Do kind things for others and express yourself through activities you love, like drawing or playing sports.
Applying the 7PartSelf in Daily Life
Story Time: Create a story where each branch is a character. Maybe Somnium Nexu is a dream fairy, and Ecce Me is a superhero who helps people.
Daily Reflection: At the end of each day, talk about or write down something from each branch. For example, what new thing did you learn today (Hic Sum), or how did you feel (Internal Stimulus)?
Activities: Plan activities that engage different branches. Drawing for Somnium Nexu, playing sensory games for Fit Mihi, and helping with chores for Ecce Me.
By using these fun and relatable examples, your child can start to understand the different parts of themselves and how they work together, making it easier for them to apply this model in their daily life.
