Deep Breathing Interventions in Play Therapy

[@vickiwilliams-patterson4623]

It’s so important to do these activities when we are NOT upset! It builds a brain habit that can kick in when we are anxious or upset!

[@rzc7520]

“I get mad if I don’t get something I want or if I have to stop playing my iPad” 😂 that’s exactly how my son is lol 😆 he’s just started play therapy last week ☺️

[@megaerin]

The way the child knew about lizard brain lol 🧠 I love it!!!

[@mammabear2183]

These are very helpful ideas. Another one is to put a small stuffed animal on your belly while lying down to teach kids the difference between chest breathing and diaphragmatic breathing. The goal is to make the plush toy rise and fall while in the tummy more than when it’s on the chest.

[@RobertJasonGrantEdD]

Thanks for the additional idea!

[@Cincybritt18]

Sounds like some Conscious Discipline techniques 😍 So helpful to teach kids about their brain states!

[@trinechambers1378]

Brilliant ideas- thank you! Lovely to watch your interplay with your young assistant 🙂

[@dailywithdeon]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@relaxingwithjesus7106]

Thank you for sharing .May God bless you

[@psychshell4644]

This is fantastic! Thank you!

[@wijigedera7172]

Thank you so much for your tips.

[@teachermade766]

Thank you for sharing this video

[@shadyx14]

this was awesome!

[@manuelvicente6948]

Very interesting. Please include the therapist name with the video description so I can give you credit in the paper I am writing for my Masters program. Thanks.

[@RobertJasonGrantEdD]

Yes, Dr. Robert Jason Grant

[@teachermade766]

What kind of Masters's program are you in?

[@raghadj4819]

this video is helpful thank you ❤

[@RobertJasonGrantEdD]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ndpsychnerd]

Love your videos! I'm really interested in the pretzel breathing technique you demonstrated. You mentioned something about crossing the left and right brain/mid-line. Where can I find more information about this?

[@dragondanceable]

great