Fingernails
Fingernails are the hard horny plates at the ends of the fingers; they protect the fingertips and help with fine grasping. At the Kyborg Institute we consider above all the handling of them – such as nail-biting – on a soul-related level.
Our reading
When children or adults bite their nails, in our reading tension or annoyance turns inwards – against one’s own “tools”, with which one would actually represent one’s interests. Often a conflict situation lies behind it (with parents, grandparents or at school) and the feeling of not being allowed to express oneself. Children especially then need more attention and the certainty that they may show their needs. That is no attribution of blame.
What does that mean in practice?
- Behind nail-biting, look at the tension instead of only fighting the symptom.
- Give children attention and room for their own needs.
- Changes in the nails themselves (form, colour, growth) can also have physical causes.
Frequently asked questions
What are fingernails?
Fingernails are the hard horny plates at the ends of the fingers; they protect the sensitive fingertips and help with fine grasping.
How does the Kyborg Institute read nail-biting?
In our reading, in nail-biting tension or annoyance turns inwards, against oneself. Children especially then need more attention and the feeling of being allowed to live out their interests.
Change history · last updated on
- — Notes shortened, text tidied.
- — Address of this entry localised: it now carries the English term instead of the German one. The old address redirects.
- — First English version.
Sources
- D. Harald Alke: Gesundheitslexikon (Health Encyclopedia). A detailed account of health-relevant topics and therapeutic methods; bundled, overlapping experiences from around 30 years of life counselling with clients. Kyborg Institute.
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