Product Description

Indigo Dreams is a 60 minute CD/audio book designed to entertain your child while introducing them to 4 research-based, stress management techniques. Four unique bedtime stories incorporate diaphragmatic breathing, visualizations, progressive muscular relaxation, and affirmations (positive statements). These are the same techniques recommended for adults but presented in a fun, interactive format that appeal to children. Children follow the characters along as they learn belly breathing with A Boy and a Bear, make positive statements with The Affirmation Web, visualize with A Boy and a Turtle, and use progressive muscular relaxation with The Goodnight Caterpillar. All four of these stories are also available in book format. Indigo Dreams shorter stories are perfect for shorter attention spans and beginners. The stories are best suited for ages 4-9. These proven techniques encourage wellness and provide tools for children who suffer from anxiety, stress, trauma, hyperactivity, anger, sleep issues, and lack of confidence. The female narration is accompanied by soothing sounds of crickets, gentle breezes, and forest animals. An additional music sound track is included to further enhance your child's relaxation experience.

The Relaxation Techniques found in these stories can help children:

* Decrease phobias, fears, night terrors, worries
* Deal with changes, transitions (divorce, death, relocating, family member in military, having a sibling with special needs, health challenges)
* Fall asleep peacefully and quickly * Have a more restful sleep
* Decrease moodiness, irritability * Increase creativity
* Increase positive attitude * Increase social skills
* Increase self-belief * Increase test scores
* Have greater attendance * Visit doctor less
* Manage pain during and after medical procedures and treatments
* Manage anxiety associated with hospital stays and treatments
* Sleep better when traveling, time changes, hotels, airplanes
* Self-soothe * Increase ability to focus and concentrate
* Recover from PTSD, Abuse, Neglect, Trauma * Decrease anger
* Mental Health Challenges, Depression, Bi-Polar, Anxiety Disorders
* Special Needs, Autism, Asperger, OCD, ADD, ADHD, SPD

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7491 in Books
• Published on: 2004-05-03
• Formats: Audiobook, Unabridged
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .1 pounds
• Binding: Audio CD

Review
Children embrace these fun, interactive stories and benefit emotionally, physically and mentally. ---Devi S. Nambudripad, M.D., D.C., L.Ac., Ph.

I absolutely love these stories! I am a head start teacher and use these stories often. A wonderful collection! ---Jennifer Kelsey, Head Start Teacher

School age children today face complex issues. This calming, engaging CD builds self-awareness, self-esteem and coping skills. ---Dr. Jodi DiNatale, School Psychologist

From the Publisher
It is our hope that this CD helps children around the world learn life long coping skills of stress management and relaxation. We wish to empower children to be active participants in their own well being. We hold the vision of contributing to a generation of children living longer, healthier, calmer lives.

From the Author
Our children are exposed to unprecedented types of stress. We can help our children by teaching them to manage their own energy, stress and anxiety. My own stressful journey of raising 3 children in today's fast paced, complicated world has inspired me to take the lessons I have learned to other parents and children. I have made it easy for parents, educators and children to simply listen to the CD and let the stories do the work for you. You do not need to study stress management or attend classes. All you need is a CD player and a child. Enjoy and know that you are making a difference.