π Enjoy the Calm Carousel
Focus: Techniques for controlling intense emotions.
π Enjoy the Calm Carousel
Focus: Techniques for controlling intense emotions.
The Calm Carousel is a creative and effective tool for teaching children emotional control techniques, essential for resolving conflicts peacefully. Just like a carousel moves in a controlled and rhythmic manner, this approach helps children regulate intense emotions like anxiety, anger, and frustration, to prevent escalation to rage. Through activities such as deep breathing, visualization, and mindful movement, the Calm Carousel equips children with strategies to pause, reflect, and respond constructively, rather than reacting impulsively. By mastering these techniques, children can better manage their emotions, fostering a sense of control and empowering them to handle conflicts with patience and understanding. Deutsch, M. (2011).
"Breathe Like a Pro"
Description:
Learn how to calm yourself when you feel upset. Take a relaxing ride through the Calm Carousel and practice special breathing exercises.
This tale, filled with important lessons from fun and relatable characters, will take you into the world of Alba, a little girl with big feelings. Watch the story carefully, and think about how the characters learn from one another as they navigate everyday challenges. Afterward, take time to reflect on how you can apply what you've learned towards navigating your own everyday challenges and taming the volcano inside you!
Note: This video has been translated with the power of artificial intelligence from its original format in Spanish. The original Spanish language story is available here (YouTube)..
Your extraordinary brain has many regions that control different functions. And like any great team, they work best when they work together. Let's take a tour to meet these regions and learn more about how they operate!
This informative video from the Indiana University School of Medicine will introduce you to the practice of belly breathing as a tool for calming the body and mind. You will enjoy a guided meditation that takes you on a journey of mindfulness, self-awareness, and thoughtful relaxation, as you learn this effective technique of belly breathing.Β
This helpful video takes a slightly different approach from the belly breathing experience as it guides you through breathing deeply. In just five minutes, you will practice the art of taking deep breaths - a helpful technique for quickly finding calm - and with some consistency, you'll be breathing like a pro in no time!Β
For another helpful breathing tool, try out this guided approach to candle breathing - a method of breathing that really takes the cake! Through this candle breathing exercise, you can quickly and easily learn how to self-regulate big emotions in a constructive way that will have you coming back for more!Β