Deeno's Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble : A Relaxation Programme to Help Children Manage Their Emotions

Deeno's Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble is a fun and easy-to-use guide to a special relaxation technique for children. Adapted from the system of Autogenics, the six-week programme uses positive affirmations and guided imagery to help children manage their emotions, let go of anxiety and feel calm and confident. Each week, the child is given a new set of 'magic words': a relaxation tool they can draw upon whenever they feel stressed or anxious. An illustrated story based around these words, where the child is asked to imagine they are going on an adventure in a big blue bubble with Deeno the Dinosaur, draws the child into a safe and magical world and guides their minds and bodies into a state of deep, calming relaxation. Suggestions for follow-up practice and creative activities based around that week's words accompany each session, and encourage children to tap into their own imaginations. Separate introductions for parents, teachers and other professionals provide advice on how best to use the technique, whether at home, at school, or elsewhere. There is also a children's introduction, which introduces Deeno and explains the technique in accessible terms. Accessible and engaging, Deeno's Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble is an ideal tool for helping children develop effective relaxation skills in a fun and imaginative way. "Deeno's Dream Adventures in the Big Blue Bubble is a fun and easy-to-use guide to a special relaxation technique for children. Adapted from the classic system of Autogenics, the technique can be learnt in six weekly sessions and is designed to help children calm down, let go of stress and combat fear and anxiety. Each week, a beautifully-illustrated story about the adventures of Deeno the Dinosaur will draw the child into a safe and magical world, and teach them a new 'spell': a relaxation technique they can draw upon in times of stress. Encouraging the child to tap into his or her own imagination, the spells guide their minds and bodies into a state of deep, calming relaxation. Positive affirmations and suggestions for creative follow-up activities accompany each session and will help to build the child's self-esteem and self-awareness. A separate section for parents and carers is provided, with advice on finding a special place for relaxation, keeping children motivated, and using the technique in classroom settings. Accessible and engaging, Deeno's Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble is an ideal tool for helping children develop relaxation skills in a fun and imaginative way."--Wheelers.co.nz Why children need relaxation Relaxation at home Relaxation at school The magical world of relaxation What to do and how to do it! The relaxation programme Creating your own magic words.