Wellbeing for LA Learning Center

Deep Breathing for Children

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Printable Tool

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DMH + UCLA Prevention Center of Excellence

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Behavioral Health Family Engagement Resilience School Mental Health

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Overview

Deep breathing promotes relaxation. Use this deep breathing script to teach this helpful skill to youth. Optimal times to introduce this technique may be during transitions between activities or at the end of a long school day.

Keywords: child, early childhood, parenting, relaxation, stress

Public link for sharing: https://learn.wellbeing4la.org/detail?id=1612&k=1590708738

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