Relax, Kids.....

Over a recent weekend I attended a terrific Relax Kids  training in order to become a coach for adults and children in the techniques as identified by Marneta Viegas.  The course was attended by primary school teachers, parents and councillors (8 of us).  The Relax Kids Method provides a 7 step structure of Dance, Play, Stretch, Feel, Breathe, Believe and Relax (ref.  www.relaxkids.com).
We went through these seven steps at length and looked again at benefits and aims for each - of particular relevance:
AIMS:

To help children learn basic relaxation and stress-reducing techniques;

To help children become aware of their feelings and emotions and learn techniques to manage these feelings;

To develop children's body and spatial awareness;

To develop children's emotional and physical fitness;

To develop children's concentration skills;

To promote positive self-image and self-esteem in children;

To improve general behaviour in children.

BENEFITS:

Body, Mind, Emotions and Behaviour - I won't list them as very long, but I can certainly elaborate if you're interested!

The resources they have provided us with, and the vast mp3 resources available are exciting and will be valuable tools to share with our services.

www.relaxkids.com