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The Dragon and the Unicorn

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The Dragon and the Unicorn

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There was once a land far to the north that was held in healthy balance by a dragon and a unicorn. When the people of that land tried to control the dragon, the unicorn returned to the clouds and the people suddenly experienced what is was like to manage pure power — the power of a dragon’s emotions.

This story is good for thinking through the big emotions that all children feel. It gives guidance on how to be both the dragon (emotional) and the unicorn (presence through the emotions) at the same time.

25 min
5+
Topics: FearAngerCompassion

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On Dragons and Navigating Big Emotions

David Sewell McCann talks about dragons, where to find them, and how they can help with our big emotions.

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