Tension can just melt away through the focus of our thoughts. The Melt Away is a visualization that can help kids release muscle tension and relax in the moment. It's a quick tool that can be used anywhere to help kids get re-connected with their bodies to feel more...
Body rock involves gently rocking the body back and forth to calm the nervous system. Have your child lie flat on the floor. Use a yoga mat or lie on a soft carpet for increased comfort. Don't use a pillow to obstruct air flow or to place the neck in an unnatural...
Tense/relax protocols come from progressive relaxation techniques in which the muscles are alternately tensed and relaxed in order to promote a state of mental and physical relaxation. The mental part of progressive relaxation involves directing attention to the...
Practice mindfulness today by initiating a Freeze and Feel. Freeze and Feel steps are as follows: 1. Decide what the signal will be, (a bell, chime, hand clap or finger snap, gesture, or turning off the lights, etc. . . ). When the signal is given, tell children...
