Beyond words

The way in which adults relate to the child about taking care of his/her body within the different daily routines deeply nourishes the child’s need for emotional security, which is essential for a harmonious psychobiological and social development. Beyond words proposes a new way to relate to children from 0 to 6 years: body contact as a support to the feeling of security in relationships. An engaging guide that integrates scientific consistency and practical ideas, for a more aware approach to the corporeality of children.

This volume tells of small but significant affective events that weave the texture of the deepest relationships, establishing a sensorial dialogue made up of looks, sounds and touches, which precedes and accompanies verbal communication, underlines the importance of the confidence that the educator has with his/her body and devotes practical exercises to cultivating this sensitivity. It tells of small but significant affective events, lasting even a few seconds, which weave the texture of our deepest relationships and proposes a reflection on the tactile qualities that put the child in the condition to share an experience, to feel with the other, to live the present moment together, to perceive one’s own body and at the same time perceive the body of those who care for it.