Body Sensations for Anxiety Resource
Magnetic Body Sensations Board for Anxiety
Help children unlock the connection between their emotions and bodily sensations with our Magnetic Body Sensations Board for Anxiety. This reusable, durable tool is printed on sturdy metal, making it perfect for parents, teachers, and professionals like therapists or counsellors. Designed by an emotional literacy assistant, this board empowers children to recognise and manage anxiety through an interactive and visual approach.
Key Features:
- Durable and Reusable: Made from metal with magnetic components for long-lasting use at home, in classrooms, or therapy settings.
- Interactive Design: Includes magnetic tokens to map physical sensations and their associated emotions on a child-friendly body outline.
- Emotionally Intelligent: Encourages self-awareness by helping children identify where and how anxiety manifests in their bodies.
- Portable & Practical: Lightweight and easy to transport between environments, making it adaptable to any setting.
Benefits of Using:
- Builds Emotional Awareness: Guides children to explore the link between physical sensations and emotions, fostering a deeper understanding of their feelings.
- Supports Anxiety Management: Helps children recognise early signs of anxiety, enabling them to apply calming strategies sooner.
- Enhances Communication: Provides a visual and tactile way for children to express their feelings, making it easier for adults to offer appropriate support.
- Facilitates Professional Support: Perfect for therapists and counsellors to use in sessions to build trust and insight into a child’s emotional world.
How to Use:
- Set the Scene: Place the magnetic board on a flat surface and explain how to use this board
- Guide Exploration: Use the included magnetic markers to encourage the child to indicate where they feel sensations (e.g., tight chest, shaky hands) during moments of anxiety.
- Link to Emotions: Discuss how these sensations relate to specific emotions like fear, worry, or overwhelm.
- Practice Coping Strategies: Use the insights to introduce grounding exercises, breathing techniques, or other calming strategies tailored to the child's needs. So when you're feeling shaky in your hands.. what can we do before it escalates to running away?
The Magnetic Body Sensations Board is the perfect tool to empower children to take charge of their emotions while fostering meaningful connections with the adults who support them. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or mental health professional, this resource is a must-have for promoting emotional resilience and self-regulation.
Size: A5 metal, magnetic board and tokens
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