True/ False
I've learned all the relaxation skills
False
There are many more out there
Name 3 relaxation techniques that work for you
1...
2...
3...
Say the phrase "I am enough!"
"I am enough!"
What is your favorite relaxation technique?
Different answers
Name 3 things that bring stress when you are with your friends
Different answers
Relaxation only needs to lower your heart rate
False
Exercise can be a relaxation strategy for some
How do you practice deep breathing?
Sit down with feet on the floor. Breathe in deeply for 4 counts. Hold breathe for 7 counts. Exhale breathe for 8 counts. Repeat.
Show us your favorite yoga pose
Examples: Mountain pose, plank pose, triangle pose, tree pose, cow pose, child pose, corpse pose
When can you use deep breathing?
Anytime! Especially when stressed, anxious, nervous, sad, angry, upset, or to help you fall asleep.
Name 3 things that bring stress to you at home
Different answers
Relaxation comes in many forms
True
This technique involves you breathing in, holding it, and letting it out fully.
Bubble breathing
Deep breathing
Belly Breathing
etc.
Show us one of your progressive muscle relaxation skills
Example: Tighten a muscle for 10 seconds and release
When can you use (PMR) progressive muscle relaxation?
Very helpful for falling asleep or when we notice our body is tense like when we are nervous/anxious/scared.
Name 3 things that stress you at school
different answers
Practicing relaxation skills takes up too much time
False!
Deep breathing only takes a few seconds to have benefits and many other skills can be done in your head in a few minutes
This technique has you tense up your muscles and then let them go
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
PMR
Show us how to do deep breathing
*Deep breaths*
When can you use the 5 senses grounding technique?
Anytime you have bad memories or unwanted thoughts, or feel anxious/nervous/scared
Define Relaxation
The mind is calm and the body is free or stress/tension
Deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation will help you fall asleep
True
This technique has you doing different poses with your body
Yoga
Show us how to do the 5 senses grounding technique
5 things you can see
4 things you feel
3 things you hear
2 things you smell or taste
1 thing you feel
What feelings do you notice in your body when you're getting anxious/nervous/worried?
Examples: Tense, shaking, stomach ache, headache, clenched jaw, sweating, red face or neck, etc.
What is the goal of (PMR) progressive muscle relaxation?
To release tension in your muscles to help them relax