Stress management and coping
Deep breathing
Practising deep breathing several times a day can help to increase alertness and reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. It can also help to enhance positive feelings, promote positive behaviour, and provide a sense of calm.
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Practices
Breathe with the bell
Division: Primary / Junior / Intermediate
Purpose: To help students notice what their mind/bodies tell them, so they can adopt strategies that will help them focus, self-regulate and calm feelings of anxiety when needed
Deep belly breathing
Division: Primary / Junior / Intermediate
Purpose: To help students develop a deeper mind/body connection, self-regulation, awareness of emotions, and resiliency by practicing deep breathing
Snowstorm in a bag
Division: Primary / Junior
Purpose: To encourage students to engage in deep breathing using a fun technique
Take five breathing
Division: Primary / Junior / Intermediate
Purpose: To provide students with a tool to calm their anxious feelings and manage stress
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