Description

Applied Relaxation Technique

Objectives:

• To self regulate emotions in any situation
• To feel in control of strong emotions when they enter the body

Outline:

Applied Relaxation Technique, or Progressive Muscle Relaxation Method is process in which you systematically tense and relax different muscle groups in the body. Releasing tension, anxiety and stress.

It is a great way to help children identify where tension is held in their body – as well as what relaxation feels like. How can we been calm and centered – if we don’t know how?

How it could be used:

• Whole class (sitting position)
• Small group (lay on the floor – with a blanket)
• Starter prior to interventions
• Shared with families to use at home – as part of an holistic well-being approach

This pack contains:

• A guided session – streamed on Vimeo
• Length of guided relaxation session: 11:56 mins