Object-directed emotional resolution apparatus and method

Abstract

An object-directed emotional resolution apparatus and method. The apparatus uses speech and electronics technology coupled with psychological techniques to further emotional development and stress reduction. The preferred embodiment of the apparatus for children aged two to six is comprised of a shell-like body having projections around the outer periphery thereof, each projection and the body being formed of a flexible fabric material wherein the projections can be selectively grasped, struck or touched to actuate switches in respective projections. An electronic, speech playback device having electronic circuitry providing a number of different scripts is carried by the body, each script corresponding to a predetermined psychological exercise which can be selected by the user by striking, squeezing or touching a respective projection and the switch in the projection. After actuating the electronic device, the user can follow the instructions set forth on the selected script. The body can be changed from a first configuration in which the projections are on the outer surface of the body to a second configuration in which the projections are within the body. In the second configuration, pillow-like members can be made to extend outwardly from the body to simulate clouds along with a colorful outer surface on the body to provide a rainbow effect. The object-directed emotional resolution method is used in other embodiments of the apparatus for use by persons of other age groups.

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