Deeno's Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble A Relaxation Programme to Help Children Manage Their Emotions

Name: Deeno's Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble A Relaxation Programme to Help Children Manage Their Emotions
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ISBN: 9781849050395

ISBN-10: 1849050392

ISBN-13: 9781849050395

Edition: 2009

Authors: Julia Langensiepen, Gerry Turley

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Each week, a beautifully-illustrated story about the adventures of Deeno the Dinosaur will draw the child into a safe and magical world, and teach them a new 'spell': a relaxation technique they can draw upon in times of stress. Encouraging the child to tap into his or her own imagination, the spells guide their minds and bodies into a state of deep, calming relaxation. Positive affirmations and suggestions for creative follow-up activities accompany each session and will help to build the child's self-esteem and self-awareness. A separate section for parents and carers is provided, with advice on finding a special place for relaxation, keeping children motivated, and using the technique in…

Book details

List price: $31.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 10/15/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 128
Size: 6.50" wide x 9.25" long x 0.25" tall
Weight: 0.528
Language: English



Preface



Adults' Introduction



Why children need relaxation


Being a child in the 21st century


About the technique


The benefits


A typical programme session



Relaxation at home


Being a parent in the 21st century


Reading the stories to your child


Practising


How to best prepare and support your child


How to keep your child motivated



Relaxation at school


Teaching in the 21st century


Creating a community for relaxation


Informing the parents


The teacher as role-model


Whole class relaxation


For other professionals



Children's Introduction



The magical world of relaxation


Introduction


Deeno's story



What to do and how to do it!


Tensing and relaxing


Finding and preparing a place for relaxation


The practice postures


Body check


What happens each week in the programme


Closing the exercises


Setting up a routine


What the relaxation technique can help you with


How to use the practice plan


Tips and reminders



The Six-Week Programme



The relaxation programme



'Calmness, Heaviness'



'Warmth'



'Breathing'



'Heart'



'Stomach'



'Forehead'



Creating your own magic words


Magic words for power and strength


Thinking up your magic words


Overview of all the magic words


The Snowflake Story



Resources


Further Reading


Useful Websites