Download or read book Guided Imagery Work with Kids Essential Practices to Help Them Manage Stress Reduce Anxiety Build Self Esteem written by Mellisa Dormoy and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2016-02-29 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A toolbox of scripts for practicing a popular relaxation technique with child clients. Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that uses sensory visualizations to engage the mind and imagination for healing. It is a simple, versatile therapeutic tool that uses “scripts” to help clients focus and guide their imagination, and has been shown to alleviate a host of common emotional issues in kids, from anxiety and insecurity to stress, anger, and the effects of bullying. Easier to practice than meditation or hypnosis, guided imagery allows kids to quickly focus, integrate their thoughts, emotions, and feelings, and practice self-compassion, all without the need for extraordinary discipline or time investment. This concise book lays out all the essential guidelines for using this helpful healing practice in therapy, counseling, and any type of helping work with children. The opening chapters present the groundwork, explaining what guided imagery is, how it differs from mindfulness and hypnosis, how it works, and how to integrate it into therapy practice. The second half of the book offers dozens of detailed, ready-to-use guided imagery scripts for therapists to follow in their work with children. This rich collection of scripts is organized around the most common issues children present with in therapy, accompanied by helpful notes for working with particular age groups, and illustrated in practice through illuminating case vignettes. Issues addressed include: • Anxiety and tension • Stress management • Low self-esteem • Emotional health • Difficulty showing empathy • Social stress • Low energy and lack of motivation And much more. Readers will learn techniques to treat a range of child problems and encourage inner healing, happiness, and goal achievement. Small in format, therapists can consult this guide any time they want to use a script with a child during the therapy hour. It’s an adaptable tool for novice and experienced therapists alike to achieve maximum benefits in a minimum amount of time, even with no prior knowledge of guided imagery. Guided imagery scripts can be used in conjunction with any therapeutic approach, and are easily adapted to fit particular needs. With the scripts, skills, and essential principles in Guided Imagery Work with Kids, professionals will have everything they need to begin applying this effective method in their work with young clients.

Download or read book Guided Imagery Work with Kids written by Mellisa Dormoy and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2016-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A toolbox of scripts for practicing a popular relaxation technique with child clients. Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that uses sensory visualizations to engage the mind and imagination for healing. It is a simple, versatile therapeutic tool that uses “scripts” to help clients focus and guide their imagination, and has been shown to alleviate a host of common emotional issues in kids, from anxiety and insecurity to stress, anger, and the effects of bullying. Easier to practice than meditation or hypnosis, guided imagery allows kids to quickly focus, integrate their thoughts, emotions, and feelings, and practice self-compassion, all without the need for extraordinary discipline or time investment. This concise book lays out all the essential guidelines for using this helpful healing practice in therapy, counseling, and any type of helping work with children. The opening chapters present the groundwork, explaining what guided imagery is, how it differs from mindfulness and hypnosis, how it works, and how to integrate it into therapy practice. The second half of the book offers dozens of detailed, ready-to-use guided imagery scripts for therapists to follow in their work with children. This rich collection of scripts is organized around the most common issues children present with in therapy, accompanied by helpful notes for working with particular age groups, and illustrated in practice through illuminating case vignettes. Issues addressed include: • Anxiety and tension • Stress management • Low self-esteem • Emotional health • Difficulty showing empathy • Social stress • Low energy and lack of motivation And much more. Readers will learn techniques to treat a range of child problems and encourage inner healing, happiness, and goal achievement. Small in format, therapists can consult this guide any time they want to use a script with a child during the therapy hour. It’s an adaptable tool for novice and experienced therapists alike to achieve maximum benefits in a minimum amount of time, even with no prior knowledge of guided imagery. Guided imagery scripts can be used in conjunction with any therapeutic approach, and are easily adapted to fit particular needs. With the scripts, skills, and essential principles in Guided Imagery Work with Kids, professionals will have everything they need to begin applying this effective method in their work with young clients.

Download or read book Implementing Pediatric Integrative Medicine in Practice written by Hilary McClafferty and published by MDPI. This book was released on 2020-01-24 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This Special Issue provides an overview of pediatric integrative medicine, an emerging field that blends conventional and evidence based complementary therapies with an emphasis on preventive health and wellbeing. It is one of the first publications to capture the field’s background as well as the implementation of pediatric integrative programs and therapies in both the United States and Europe. Written by expert contributors in their specialties, this work provides the reader a first-hand look at the innovative programs serving children with a wide array of conditions in both academic and community-based centers. Covering topics including program development and start-up, pediatric pain, headache, obesity management, stress, clinical hypnosis, creative arts therapies, integrative nursing, and provider self-care, the edition provides rich insight into the challenges and successes experienced by the authors and the creativity and passion driving the field with the goal of improving health care for children of all ages.

Download or read book Stress Free Kids written by Lori Lite and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-01-18 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stress management solutions for you and your children! Kids today are more stressed, overwhelmed, and struggling with anxiety than ever before. Children are not born with the coping strategies needed to navigate today's increasing demands of technology, bullying, academics, and family dynamics. You yourself might wonder how your own stressed-out lifestyle is affecting your children. Based on Lori Lite's award-winning series, Stress Free Kids provides relaxation techniques you can use to free your child from stress. Lite shows you how to apply breathing, visualizations, affirmations, and muscle relaxation exercises effortlessly throughout the day. These parenting solutions to everyday stressors will reduce worries and anxiety while increasing self-esteem. You and your children will gain freedom as you live a more joy-filled life with less stress. With this complete resource as your guide, your family will create your own collection of stress-free moments that add up to peace and confidence--for you and your children.

Download or read book Dissociative Identity Disorder written by Hassaan Tohid and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2024-02-20 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains new evidence and more ideas for treatment and management of dissociative identity disorder (DID). It is written from the standpoint of an expert in the field for other professionals that deal with or are interested in DID. Chapters are divided into 4 parts. Part 1 acts as an introduction to understanding dissociative identity disorder, such its history, the different types of the disorder, and its portrayal in popular culture. The chapters in this part cover multiple personality disorder, theories, and epidemiology of the disease. Part 2 discusses the pathology and neuroscience of the disease. The comorbidities related to the disorder will be explained, such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and more. This part concludes with the potential causes of dissociative identity disorder, which ties into the previously mentioned comorbidities throughout this part. Supplementing the aforementioned topics, Part 3 discusses management of the disease. The chapters will cover modern psychiatry, diagnosis, and treatment options. Drug treatment and psychotherapy are some examples of the treatment options available. The authors share their experiences and perspectives of managing DID, including clinical trials and recovery. Finally, Part 4 discusses the sociology of DID, such as potential drug abuse, social media presence, and the difficulties that psychiatrists face in diagnosing the disease. This part provides advice for clinicians and healthcare providers by sharing different perspectives from psychiatrists that encounter the disease. Written by experts in the field, Dissociative Identity Disorder serves as a valuable resource for psychiatrists and clinicians seeking to understand, treat, and manage the disease.

Download or read book Invitation to Holistic Health written by Charlotte Eliopoulos and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2017-01-20 with total page 502 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Invitation to Holistic Health: A Guide to Living a Balanced Life, Fourth Edition, features solid principles and proven practices to promote optimal health and well-being using a holistic approach. The text is divided into four parts: Strengthening Your Inner Resources; Developing Healthy Lifestyle Practices; Taking Charge of Challenges to the Body, Mind, and Spirit; and Safe Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies. This easy-to-read guide provides how-to information for dealing with a variety of health-related issues, including nutrition, exercise, herbal remedies, and homeopathic remedies, to name a few. Unlike other holistic health textbooks, the Fourth Edition promotes a variety of therapies and provides evidence to support the practice of each one. New to the Fourth Edition: • Updated research related to holistic health and practices • Expanded coverage of obesity and diversity • Tips for practitioners on providing holistic care in conventional settings • Discussion around the integration of conventional medicine and alternative therapies

Download or read book Guided Imagery for Healing Children written by Ellen Curran and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-06-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Their own naturally rich imaginations are one of the best resources for healing children or helping them through difficult times. Guided Imagery for Healing Children and Teens shows parents, caregivers, and wellness practitioners how to tap into this powerful source of healing to help children overcome the pain and discomfort of anything from a minor fever to cancer. This easy-to-use manual includes an explanation of mind-body medicine and imagery, real-life case studies from the author's experience, and many rich, scripted imageries for both the younger child and teenager. Equipped with these valuable tools, children can connect with their self-healing abilities, strengthen their self-esteem, and enjoy their own imaginations!

Download or read book Stress Free Kids Curriculum Teacher Kit written by Lori Lite and published by Stress Free Kids Llc. This book was released on 2011-04 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indigo ocean dreams presents 4 children's stories and techniques designed to decrease stress, anxiety, and anger while promoting self-esteem and self-awareness. Ideal for ages 6-12.

Download or read book Calm Kids written by Lorraine Murray and published by Floris Books. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 166 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: At school, we believe education should touch the whole child. This includes the physical, emotional, spiritual, social and cognitive aspects of the child's life. We teach children quietness as a skill to reflect and recharge their inner lives. Lorraine Murray helped us on this journey.' -- Sheila Laing, Head Teacher. Stress and behavioural disorders are common in children, who are increasingly bombarded by marketing campaigns, faced with school and peer pressure, and able to sense the stress of adults around them. Mindfulness and meditation can help children recognise and cope with these pressures, releasing bad feelings gently and giving them simple tools to deal with tension and stress throughout their lives. In this practical and inspiring book, Lorraine Murray shows parents, teachers and youth workers how to lead fun and peaceful meditation sessions with children. Lorraine explains a variety of different approaches, from meditations around daily activities for busy families, to ideas for group 'quietness' sessions in schools. She provides fun, tactile rhymes for toddlers to help them calm down before bedtime, and suggests ways to help teenagers reduce anxiety. She goes on to explain how these methods can help children with ADHD and those on the autistic spectrum, giving a range of case studies. This book is suitable for complete beginners, or those with some experience of relaxation and meditation techniques. It offers all the advice needed to lead sessions with children, whilst encouraging the reader to adapt and develop their own ways of helping children to feel calmer, happier and more peaceful.

Download or read book A Boy and a Turtle written by Lori Lite and published by . This book was released on 2012-09-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children love to visualize or imagine filling their bodies with the colors of the rainbow. This effective stress-management technique also known as guided imagery is widely accepted and used by both traditional and holistic communities. These gentle but powerful visualization techniques stimulates the imagination. Visualization can have a positive impact on your health, creativity and performance. It can lower stress and anxiety levels and is used to control anger. This technique can have a positive impact on your child’s overall health, creativity and performance. Creative imagery is also used to help patients heal faster with less pain and has been considered a healing tool in virtually all of the world’s cultures. The colorful imagery in this story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can manage stress and fall asleep peacefully. Relax with colors!

Download or read book Raising Resilient Kids written by Jake Evans and published by Jake Evans. This book was released on 2023-06-24 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We live in such a busy world. Fast paced and little time to sit down and reflect. most of the time we are on the go and so are our children. This guided work offers guidance to parents and caregivers who are having difficulty with their children by teaching and working with their children to develop relaxation skills. Tools such as Visualisation techniques Mindfullness Open communication within the home. This book highlights the significance of relaxation for children, and the numerous advantages that come with it. Additionally, it explains what relaxation for children should look like, and offers tips on how parents can create a calming environment at home for their kids. The book discusses different relaxation techniques such as deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, and how to teach these techniques to children. It also provides suggestions on how to make relaxation a habit and stresses the importance of open communication and self-reflection. Ultimately, the aim of this book is to help parents support their children's emotional well-being, and prepare them to navigate the challenges of the world. Self regulation is critical for any child to be able to go onto develop a high degree of emotional intelligence and self awareness. The book explains why these tools are critical in a time where children are struggling with being able to regulate their own emotions and proactively teaches parents to work with their children to deal with stress.

Download or read book Imaginations 2 written by Carolyn Clarke and published by Bambino Yoga. This book was released on 2014-09-15 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WINNER OF THE SAN DIEGO BOOK AWARD The second book in the Imaginations series, Imaginations 2: Relaxation Stories and Guided Imagery for Kids is an essential resource for every parent and teacher who wants to help children learn to calm their bodies and relax their minds. The benefits of relaxation for kids include: *Reduced stress *Better concentration and focus *Enhanced ability to learn *Improved behavior and sleep *Increased self-esteem Learning to relax is important for people of all ages, and children who can relax are more prepared to handle big changes in their lives. Relaxation stories and guided imagery can also help ease symptoms associated with ADD, ADHD, autism, depression, and sleep disorders. Wildly imaginative and beautiful illustrations accompany the whimsical stories of Imaginations 2, which teaches children a fun way to relax that makes their minds calm and their bodies feel good. Guided meditations include: Tight and Soft A Fall Day Wintertime Springtime Summertime Rainbow Flower Garden The Thunder Drum The End of the Rainbow Nighttime Animal Adventure Lavender Fields Rainbow Bubbles Butterflies Mandalas Sunset Dinosaur Friend In the Desert Making Chocolate More Loving Kindness

Download or read book Helping Children to Cope with Change Stress and Anxiety written by Deborah Plummer and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2010 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Plummer offers over 100 activities aimed at helping children to build emotional resilience. With a mixture of short, snappy activities and longer guided visualizations, these exercises are suitable for use with individuals or groups, and many are appropriate for use with children with complex needs or speech and language difficulties.

Download or read book Yoga Healers written by Kunal Christopher and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2022-04-01 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the day of my awakening, I understood a deeper meaning of spirituality. As time passes, I felt a sense of calmness and realised the gifts that yoga can bring into life. This led to another beginning of my life – ‘Yoga Healers’. I knew I didn't wish to limit my knowledge to a small room but share it with the world. Hence, as a strong community and with the motivation to bring positivity, we are releasing our bookwebsite, Yoga Healers. With the blessings of higher powers, we have launched a three-part long series associated with different aspects of yoga. This is the first part out of three divided categories of the Yoga series. It carries numerous discussions revolving around this practice, such as the origin of yoga, methods and means by which an individual can incorporate this practice in their life and much more. The book aims to bring awareness about yoga throughout the world. This book is recommended if you are looking to begin the yoga journey or various poses for distinct benefits or simply long for knowledge. Furthermore, this book is very helpful for women as well as children who can start different but appropriate techniques of yoga.

Download or read book Mindfulness and Meditation for Children and Teens written by Theo Seymour and published by Gaius Quill Publishing . This book was released on with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive guide to mindfulness and meditation for children and teens offers practical techniques, useful tips, and inspiring insights to help parents, caregivers, and educators introduce mindfulness and meditation practices to young people of all ages. Whether you're looking to help your children develop essential life skills, such as emotional regulation, focus, and empathy, or to support their mental health and well-being, this guide has everything you need to get started. With a focus on practicality and accessibility, this guide offers a range of mindfulness techniques that are easy to incorporate into your family's daily routine. From simple breathing exercises to mindful movement practices, each technique is designed to help children and teens cultivate greater awareness, self-reflection, and compassion. The guide emphasizes the long-term benefits of mindfulness and meditation, from improved emotional regulation and resilience to enhanced focus and concentration. By introducing mindfulness and meditation practices at an early age, parents and caregivers can lay a solid foundation for their children's mental health, resilience, and personal growth. In addition, the guide provides strategies for incorporating mindfulness practices into educational settings, with a focus on supporting teachers and educators in introducing mindfulness into the classroom. This comprehensive guide is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to support the ongoing journey of mindfulness and meditation for children and teens. With practical techniques, inspiring insights, and a wealth of resources, it's the ultimate guide to nurturing mindfulness skills in young people.

Download or read book Relaxation and Play written by Dr Rosina McAlpine and published by eBook Partnership. This book was released on 2014-12-16 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help your child develop healthy life style habits by teaching kids how to manage stress, relax and enjoy play. Practical parenting advice and strategies to decrease anxiety in kids. 12 life skill activities give parents, teachers and carers the knowledge, skills and resources to help children learn work-life balance in just 15 minutes at a time. In today's society most parents are rushing, overworked and lack a good work-life balance. This is also true for our children who are busy with school, homework, sporting activities, after-school tutoring, social networking & the list goes on. Being able to relax & to play reduces anxiety, illness and increases the joy in life. This ebook is designed for the busy parent - each activity takes only 15 minutes to complete and teaches valuable relaxation tools and work-life balance. Experience the many benefits as a family.Research shows that most diseases stem from stress, so teaching children how to relax & play will support them to live a healthy life. Relaxation and Play life skill activities can also reduce anxiety. A recent study (Manzioni et al. 2008) reviewing 10 years of research, found that anxiety could be reduced through relaxation techniques. There are a variety of relaxation activities you can teach your child in this Home Activity Work Book which help children to improve the oxygen flow to their brain, cope with stressful situations and manage their emotions.Developing good work-life balance should begin as young as possible. Maggie Dent's Chapter titled "e;Helping Children Manage Stress"e;, in the book Inspired Children: How the leading minds of today raise their kids, explains that many adults can't manage their stress because they didn't learn how to deal with stress and distress as children. So it's very important to learn this skill as a child. Do you and your children regularly take time out to relax & play together? Helping children relax and play will help them to identify when they are overworked, tired or simply need to rest and to actually take time out relax and play.Help your child develop healthy life style habits by teaching them how to reduce stress, relax and play regularly in just 15 minutes at a time. 12 life skill activities give parents, teachers and carers the practical parenting advice, skills and resources to help children have a well-balanced life.

Download or read book Mindfulness for Anxious Kids written by Catherine Cook-Cottone and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2018-11-01 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Help your child stay calm when anxiety takes hold. In The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxious Kids, two licensed psychologists offer fun and effective mindfulness and emotion regulation activities to help kids cope with anxiety, panic, stress, fear, and worry. Between school, friends, and just growing up, it’s normal for kids to feel worried or anxious some of the time. But if your child’s anxiety is getting in the way of achieving goals or living life, they may need a little extra help managing stress and difficult feelings. This workbook is a great place to start. The Mindfulness Workbook for Anxious Kids provides engaging and evidence-based activities grounded in mindfulness practices and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help kids stay calm and balance their emotions—whether they’re at school, with friends, or at home. Using the skills outlined in this workbook, your child will learn to manage anxiety associated with daily life, anxiety disorders, and trauma. The workbook also addresses specific anxiety issues, such as panic, separation anxiety, social anxiety, and phobias. Emotions can be confusing, and negative or difficult emotions are often the cause of anxiety in children. But emotions cannot be avoided. This workbook will help your child make friends with their emotions, understand them, and use them effectively.