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Guided Imagery

Getting the BIG Perspective: Hot Air Balloon Ride Script

Helping kids get to a cool, calm and collected state when they are upset or worried about something, supports them in seeing all the possible options to a situation and to pick the one that feels best.  When emotions run … Continue reading

Heart Wash

The Heart Wash is a guided imagery activity designed to activate the imagination to “wash away” any tension in your heart area. When the heart area feels open and expansive, we experience deep relaxation.  The Heart Wash helps you let … Continue reading

Dragonfly Relaxation

7 Benefits of “Special Place” Guided Imagery

When I was a little girl I had a favorite tree.  It was nestled deep in the forest behind my house.  It’s beautiful, massive, strong root system jetted straight out from the soil, creating a network of limbs over the … Continue reading

Imaginations that Fly: In-Flight Guided Imagery Relaxation Activity

Magic Carpet Adventure Since you are already flying, close your eyes and imagine that you are going on a magic carpet ride.  Before you begin, you can use the flight magazine in the seat pocket in front of you to … Continue reading

Relaxation Gym: Workout One for Test Taking

With the increasing amount of testing that has been introduced to the educational system, students and educators alike are feeling more pressure around test performance and student outcomes.  It is ever more important that we train students for test taking … Continue reading

Sweep It Out–Spring Cleaning for Your Brain

Sometimes feelings can be overwhelming.  It is helpful to give children a box of tools to use in those moments when they would like to re-focus and shift their thoughts in order to feel better.  Sweep it Out is a … Continue reading

Treehouse Relaxation Script

This relaxation script is related to finding a peaceful place.  Activities that support children finding a peaceful place help them to feel safe and re-establish feelings of tranquility when they are experiencing challenging emotions.  Next time your child is experiencing … Continue reading

Relaxation Script: The Happy Paintbrush

When we are doing things that we like, we feel a state of joy.  This visualization gets kids thinking about the things they like that are linked to feeling joyful and/or happy.  This activity can be used any time, but … Continue reading

Relaxation Script: The Flower Inside

This guided imagery exercise is perfect for connecting to your inner beauty. Take three deep breaths in. Feel your tummy expand like a balloon as your breathe in. Feel your tummy fall down flat as you breathe out. Concentrate on … Continue reading