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Self-regulation is a person's ability to monitor and manage their energy states, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that are acceptable and produce positive results such as well-being, loving relationships, and learning. Try these two breathing exercises the next time you and your child want to practice self-regulation techniques.
What You Need
An area in your home where you can spread out and practice self-regulation.
Steps for Volcano Breathing:
Stand tall with your feet slightly apart, bringing your hands into prayer position in front of your heart.
Next, inhale and push your hands to the sky.
Then, exhale and move your arms to the side and then back to center, like an exploding volcano.
VOLCANO BREATHING
Steps for Square Breathing:
If possible, it is usually a good idea to sit in a chair with your back supported and both of your feet on the floor. Really feel the support of the chair and floor under you.
Begin by slowly exhaling all of your air out.
Then, gently inhale through your nose to a slow count of 4.
Hold at the top of the breath for a count of 4.
Then gently exhale through your mouth for a count of 4.
At the bottom of the breath, pause and hold for the count of 4.
Regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
Regulate one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
Identify one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
Identify one's emotions, thoughts, and behaviors
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