Dr. Marla Litvack, psychologist
4828 Boulevard Saint-Jean H9A2C4 Sainte-Geneviève-de-Pierrefonds, QC, Canada

My favourite breathing technique. Can be used any time and any place; you always have your hand with you!

Feel free to call 514-971-6153 or email [email protected] for a 20 minute consult to see how teletherapy benefit your family. Online parent coaching and child therapy sessions available.

Here is Whale Breath, another breathing strategy. For the first few days, only practise when calm and relaxed. Once comfortable with the strategy, your child can try it when they begin to notice they are getting upset.

When children are worried, angry, or overwhelmed they often have difficulty coping with these feelings. Learning to breathe helps children self-regulate and deal with their emotions. I will suggest a few breathing techniques over the next few days. Here’s Balloon Breath.

Some helpful tips for creating a supportive, calm environment for our children while providing them with age-appropriate information.

Very helpful tips on mental wellness while quarantined in these most unusual times.