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The power of relaxation : using tai chi and visualization to reduce children's stress
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- Creator
- Patrice Thomas
- Format
- Books
- Language
- English
- Publication
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- St. Paul, Minn. : Redleaf Press, [2003]
- ©2003
- Physical Details
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- x, 128 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm
- ISBNs
- 1929610378, 9781929610372
- OCLC
- ocm52542553
- Includes bibliographical references.
- Stress in children -- Stress in young children's lives -- Stress affects children -- How children cope with stress -- What do we want for children? -- What is health? -- Nurturing children's spirits -- Helping children manage stress -- Using tai chi and relaxation with children -- Why tai chi? -- Practicing what you teach -- Getting started -- Setting the foundation -- Defining the teacher's role -- Structuring the session -- Managing children's behavior -- Helping parents use relaxation techniques at home -- Gentle tai chi exercises -- Warm-up exercises -- Tai chi movements -- Relaxation and visualization -- What is progressive relaxation? -- What is visualization? -- Sharing circles -- Creative expression -- General ideas for babies, toddlers, and older children -- Supplemental materials for working with other adults -- Frequently asked questions about relaxation -- How much daily relaxation time do your children have? -- Relaxation at home