Angry Octopus: An Anger Management Story introducing active progressive muscular relaxation and deep breathing

Children will love to experience belly breathing with playful sea otters and a sea child. This effective, self-calming technique also known as “diaphragmatic breathing” can have a positive impact on your child’s health. Proper breathing can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger as it opens up and balances the nervous system affecting the entire body.

Other benefits of using belly breathing are:

•     Helping the body eliminate waste and strengthen the immune system.
•     Aids in relaxation, relieves muscular tension, increases flexibility and joint strength, and helps to recover faster from stress and exertion.
•     Enhancing emotional stability and mental clarity to feel more energetic and positive.
•     Reduces need for stimulants and many harmful prescription drugs.
•     Improves blood circulation and relieves congestion.
•     Increases supply of oxygen and nutrients to cells throughout the body.
•     Eases the strain on the heart by increasing oxygen to the heart.
•     Helps increase the supply of blood and nutrients to muscles, blood and bones.

Delightful characters in this story and easy breathing encourages your child to slow down, relax, and fall asleep peacefully. If you enjoyed the classic  A Boy and a Bear, you will love Sea Otter Cove.

Children love to turn self-doubt into self-belief. Children relate to the dolphin in this story as the sea creatures show him how to believe in himself. Watch your child increase self esteem and build inner strength as the sea creatures weave a web of positive statements. This “feel good” technique can be used to bolster self-image, manage stress and anxiety, and accomplish goals. This encouraging story will bring a smile to your face and give your child a tool that will last a lifetime.

This story is available as an animated APP on the iTunes Store

Children learn fun visualization techniques as they imagine filling and relaxing their bodies with the colors of the rainbow. A sea child and turtle take children on a bubble ride into the world of relaxation. Visualization, also known as creative imagery, can lower stress and anxiety levels. Visualizing is the ability to form a mental image of, or use your imagination. This technique can have a positive impact on your child’s overall health, creativity and performance. Creative imagery is also used to help patients heal faster with less pain and has been considered a healing tool in virtually all of the world’s cultures.

Former American Psychological Association President Richard Suinn states research-based evidence that athletes have improved their performance with the use of relaxation and visualizing. Modern sports psychology is focused on psychological training that strengthens the mental skills that will help athletic performance. Those skills include stress management, self-regulation, visualization, goal setting, concentration, focus, even relaxation.

The colorful imagery in this story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can manage stress, fall asleep peacefully, and so much more.