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The ‘Blankie’ as Metaphor: Lessons from a Spaniel

Posted on19/11/201219/11/2012AuthorEclectic Moose2 Comments

I’d like to introduce you to Moose. Moose is a four year-old Springer Spaniel who is fixated on his blankie. He also has a stuffed sheep which, along with his blankie, he uses to regulate his emotions. This fascinates me. So this week I’d like Read More …

CategoriesGeneral, PsychologyTagsblankie, choice, dogs, emotions, limbic system, metaphor, regulation

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