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My Favorite Resources
My Favorite Resources
Calming Down Techniques
Calming Down Techniques
Life has struggles and stress. In those moments, we need to be able to calm down and continue with life. We have to learn how to get over the "speed bumps" of life.
Virtual Calming Notebook
Virtual Calming Notebook
This is an awesome resource shared from other counselors that has some GREAT calming but fun vitual things to do. There is even dance choreography, games, coloring, etc.
Self-Regulation Ex.
Self-Regulation Ex.
This is a short video that explains what someone is thinking and how to think about different calming techniques to use.
Muscle Relaxation
Muscle Relaxation
This fun video goes through "freezing" (tightening) your muscles and then relaxing them.
Rainbow Breathing
Rainbow Breathing
A favorite type of breathing technique we practiced in class.
Bunny Breathing
Bunny Breathing
Another good breathing technique
Bubble Breathing
Bubble Breathing
Fun Breathing Technique
Shake it Off
Shake it Off
Goes through "shaking" or wiggling to help "shake off" the rough time and refocus... and dog is cute too!!
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
You know when you are laying in bed and just can't fall asleep because so many things are going through your mind..... Try this exercise.
I have used this multiple times in my life. There are various forms and stories. Feel free to google Progressive Muscle Relaxation and you might find some other scenarios that help you or your student relax.
This is one of my favorite exercises that my middle school counselor did with us when I was a student at Garrard County Middle School.
FUN DANCES
FUN DANCES
I like to use GoNoodle in class but most of these dances from Kidz Bop can be found on youtube. These are great stress relievers and fun to do (even for us adults). If you search them on youtube, you will even find some "Throw Back" songs from our childhood.
The Git Up song
The Git Up song
Old Town Road
Old Town Road
Cheerleader
Cheerleader
Fight Song
Fight Song
Best Day of My Life
Best Day of My Life
Whoom There it is!
Whoom There it is!
Throwback for those parents who grew up in the 90s like me!
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