As we go through life, we all encounter ona'as devarim, the Torah's term for verbal abuse, whether in speech or gestures. While many people dismiss these incidents as"just words, " the truth is that the body reacts to harsh criticism, disapproval, scorn, or mockery as if it had been dealt an actual physical blow. The Queen's Palace Guards gives your children - whose sense of identity is being shaped mainly by what others think of them - the skills they need to feel empowered instead of helpless in the face of inevitable negativity or disrespect.