Discover Inner Peace with Relaxation and Mindfulness Skills

Published: 04 October 2016
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Discover Inner Peace with Relaxation and Mindfulness Skills Dr. Dawn-Elise Snipes is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Qualified Clinical Supervisor. She received her PhD in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Florida in 2002. In addition to being a practicing clinician, she has provided training to counselors, social workers, nurses and case managers internationally since 2006 through AllCEUs.com Mindfulness forms the foundation for many therapeutic approaches. Learn how to become more mindful and why relaxation is also important.
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Introduction & Overview (0:00 - 2:30)

Introduction to the topic of mindfulness and relaxation.
Explanation of how the techniques apply to the entire family, including children.

Understanding Mindfulness (2:31 - 7:30)

Definition of mindfulness as awareness of emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual states.
Importance of recognizing stress before it leads to a meltdown.

Mindfulness for Children (7:31 - 13:30)

Discussion on helping children articulate their emotions and how it affects their behavior.
Understanding children's energy and stress levels, especially after school.

Modeling Emotional Regulation for Kids (13:31 - 22:00)

How children pick up on adult stress and ways to communicate with them to avoid misunderstandings.
Encouraging kids to label their emotions and develop emotional vocabularies.

Checking In With Yourself (22:01 - 27:30)

Importance of emotional and mental check-ins throughout the day.
Examples of how poor nutrition, sleep deprivation, and illness can impact emotional well-being and cognition.

Relaxation Techniques for Adults and Children (27:31 - 35:00)

Techniques like mindful breathing, mindful body scans, and environmental awareness.
How different senses (sight, smell, touch) can aid relaxation.

Coping Skills and Stress Management (35:01 - 42:00)

Building coping skills in children and adults through mindfulness practices.
Using tactile mindfulness (like holding ice) and mindful observation for calming down.

Encouraging Mindful Appreciation (42:01 - 48:00)

Learning to notice and appreciate small daily positives, which often go unnoticed.
Exercises like "four things" (seeing, hearing, touching, smelling) to stay grounded in the moment.

Managing Energy and Muscle Relaxation (48:01 - 53:00)

How muscle tension drains energy and tips for physical relaxation, such as stretching and Progressive Muscle Relaxation.
The role of massage and breathwork in releasing physical tension.

Conclusion (53:01 - End)

Recap of mindfulness and relaxation strategies for individuals and families.
Final thoughts on the importance of regular self-awareness and relaxation for long-term well-being.

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