Relaxation, Mindfulness and Wellbeing

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the CAMHS Community Teams.

  

4-7-8 Breathing Exercise

This is a great breathing exercise for both adults and children to help alleviate anxiety. Basic breathing exercises that encourage breath control can help release stress. Feel free to modify it so it suits your comfort level and needs.

 

Coping cards - Anxiety - Panic

How to make personalised coping cards for anxiety and negative thinking - with examples of helpful statements

 

Gratitude Jar (Therapist Aid)

Gratitude Jars are a fun, artistic, and hands-on way for children to practice gratitude. In this activity, you will create a special jar where you can save gratitude statements at the end of the day.

 

Grounding techniques (Young Minds)

This webpage gives information on grounding techniques that help with anxiety.

 

Laughter Yoga Workout Fun!

Laughter Yoga has been used to help with breathing, relaxation and mood. It can be used by anyone of any age, at any time. On your own or in a group, it's therapy with a smile.

 

Mandalas Colouring Sheets (TherapistAids)

Mandalas are traditionally used in many eastern spiritual traditions as a tool to aid meditation. 

 

Mental wellbeing audio guides (NHS)

This page provides a series of mental wellbeing audio guides to help you boost your mood.

 

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Our bodies respond automatically to stressful situations and thoughts by becoming tense. The opposite relationship also works: a good way of relaxing the mind is to deliberately relax the body.

 

Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Kids

Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a classic meditation that teaches you how to relax your muscles using a two-step process.

 

The Mental and Physical Health Benefits of Gardening

Our natural world has an incredible impact our health and wellbeing. Through the positive power of plants you can grow happiness and contentment in your life. In this video, plant and nature activities specific to a list of health issues shows people how time spent outdoors can help if you're suffering from stress, anxiety, headaches, depression, loss, loneliness and other mental and physical health concerns.