Physiological Quieting for Kids

Physiological Quieting for Kids

Kids sometimes experience hyperactivity, sleep disturbance, anxiety, pain and bladder and bowel problems. Using short, fun activities for breathing retraining, muscle scanning, imagery and positive self- statements this podcast helps the child to rebalance the autonomic nervous system and regain control. This podcast is an essential component of treatment for urgency, frequency, leaking, chronic pain, and sleep disturbance. Breathing retraining, autogenics, muscle scanning, imagery, and positive self statements are designed to normalize the autonomic nervous system input to decreas pelvic muscle and bladder irritability. Background music matches voice rhythm and facilitates physiological changes. The complete 20 minute practice includes diaphragmatic breathing, handwarming, and skeletal muscle resting tone training. 00:00 - Intro 00:25 - Breathing Exercises 03:04 - Waves Go In & Out 05:26 - Warm, Yellow Sun 08:24 - Soft Teddy Bear 11:04 - What is My Q Number?