How to help an anxious child, Part 3. Relaxation skills
Help children learn relaxation strategies for reducing anxiety. Barbara Lester, Licensed Clinical Social Worker describes how to teach relaxation strategies to children, including the use of deep breathing, mindfulness, progressive muscle relaxation, and the use of imagery/visualization. Part 3 of a 3 part series. Part 1 describes cognitive strategies (how to fight off worry thoughts) and Part 2 describes how to use exposure(practice) to reduce anxiety.