Good morning Karen,
Let me preface my comment by saying that I am not a licensed therapist or educator.
I am however an RN with 25 years experience working with the emotional fallout of women/children.
More important than any of the aboved, I lived the life of this 7 yr old without intervention.
What would have helped me live a more emotionally free life was feeling seen, heard, valued, safe, secure and loved. From that foundation, learning tools to help me quiet my mind and develop a sense of self would have surely been beneficial.
Learning all this in your early 50's as I have is not recommended.
I have a program I will be proposing to my city's Director of Education. I would be happy to speak with you.
I can be reached at 6105068298 ir info@lesliepetersrn.com
With gratitude, Leslie
Leslie Peters RN