Here are some ideas to consider and possibly discuss before you begin using this relaxation script with your child: Your child is in charge of her feelings. Help her to understand that she is in charge of her anger. She is at choice. Empower her to knowt that there...
So last night my daughter was struggling with a pretty icky headache. As we were trying many remedies to help her lessen the pain, my partner's son, who is 13, offered this visualization. He said, "You know, when I get a headache, I imagine all these little miners...
...she was inside the wonderful garden and she could come through the door under the ivy any time and she felt as if she had found a world all her own. ~Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden I love Frances Hodgson Burnett's The Secret Garden, (available on...
Be Relaxed To Help Relax: When doing any sort of guided imagery, it is important to be in that space first before you attempt to guide anyone else. Energy is important! Your child will be able to feel if you are truly relaxed and at peace or not. If you feel edgy...
Helping kids get to a cool, calm and collected state when they are upset or worried about something, supports them in seeing all the possible options to a situation and to pick the one that feels best. When emotions run high, our efficiency at problem solving lessens...
The Heart Wash is a guided imagery activity designed to activate the imagination to “wash away” any tension in your heart area. When the heart area feels open and expansive, we experience deep relaxation. The Heart Wash helps you let go of tense feelings. We will...
When I was a little girl I had a favorite tree. It was nestled deep in the forest behind my house. It's beautiful, massive, strong root system jetted straight out from the soil, creating a network of limbs over the creek below. I would climb into those roots,...
Magic Carpet Adventure Since you are already flying, close your eyes and imagine that you are going on a magic carpet ride. Before you begin, you can use the flight magazine in the seat pocket in front of you to talk about different destinations that you might want...
With the increasing amount of testing that has been introduced to the educational system, students and educators alike are feeling more pressure around test performance and student outcomes. It is ever more important that we train students for test taking success. ...
