Hello, welcome to Relax Kids with Karen.
Aims of Relax Kids
Feelings & Emotions
Relaxation and reduce stress
Body & Spatial Awareness
Self-soothe & Self-regulate
Positive self-esteem
Concentration Skills
An International Success Story
Do you have concerns about your child’s mental or physical health?
Are they anxious or unable to sit still and focus?
Well I have the answer. It is inexpensive and fun and it is called Relax Kids with Karen, a programme used in 37 countries by over one million children. It changes young lives every day… but more than that it transforms the lives of their parents, teachers and families. It is endorsed by educationalists, psychologists, teachers, doctors and social workers.
7 STEPS OF RELAXATION
Relax Kids offer a range of different classes dependent on the ages and needs of the young people involved. In all of them, the aim is for them to begin to understand their bodies and emotions to help with everything from self-control, anxiety and self-esteem through to proprioception
Every class is structured around seven phases, each calmer than the last which enables children to become aware of their feelings, thoughts and breathing. We begin with exciting physical games and movement and end with visualisations and deep relaxation. It has been shown to have a positive effect on children’s mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Sessions are fun and interactive and have many physical and mental benefits.
For more information please click on ‘My Services’
Benefits of Relax Kids
- Develops body awareness
- Helps release endorphins and calms the nervous system
- Improves co-ordination and balance
- Promotes deeper sleep
- Improves circulation and energy levels
- Stills, calms and clears the mind
- Sharpens concentration
- Promotes positive thinking
- Decreases stress and mental tension
- Improves listening skills
- Develops self-confidence and self-esteem
- Improves emotional health and literacy
- Develops imagination, creativity and self-expression
- Gives children tools to cope with stress and anxiety
Relax Kids has helped support children with Special Education Needs, Autism, ADHD, ADD, Tourette’s, selective mutism, anger and anxiety issues, low self-esteem, poor proprioception and behavioural problems.
If you are interested, I can provide links to research that has been done with Relax Kids in Durham and other locations.
This is me!
Hello, my name is Karen Thomson and I run the local Relax Kids business. I have been a primary school teacher for 13 years and before that I worked in Early Years settings and also with teenagers and in adult learning.
I have become increasingly aware that our system is not always effective at supporting our young people. Covid-19 has heightened this and so I want to provide help for those children that need it.
If you feel your child needs some extra support, please contact me now to discuss your worries. I am here to help. Use the WhatsApp or Contact button and I will get back to you promptly.
For more, please see About Me.
