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Unlike many current books on relaxation and imagery, this book is based on two years of comprehensive research. The research was conducted because of the author's concerns about the debilitating effects of stress on children. They examined the use of music, relaxation and positive thinking on children's self-report of anxiety, depression and self-concept.

Jeff Allen, MA, is an elementary school principal, author, and children's story writer. Roger Klein, PsyD, is a school and clinical psychologist.

Preface

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Acknowledgments

xii

Part I Stress, Relaxation, and the Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X Program

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1 Stress and Our Children

3

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2 Effects of Stress

11

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3 Methods of Relaxation

21

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4 Intervention Strategies

29

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5 Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X. Research

35

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6 Using The Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X. Program

41

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Part II The Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X. Program Scripts

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Facilitator's Guide

46

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Cross Reference of Major Topic Areas

48

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Release Scripts

52

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PMR 1 Relaxing Arms and Hands

52

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PMR 2 Relaxing Legs and Feet

54

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PMR 3 Relaxing Shoulders, Neck and Face

55

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PMR 4 Relaxing Lower Body

56

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PMR 5 Relaxing Upper Body

57

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PMR 6 Relaxing The Arms and Hands

59

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PMR 7 Quick Relaxation Exercise

60

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Body Breathing My breathing is slow and deep.

61

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Push and Relax Releasing tension relaxes me.

62

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Breathe In, Breathe Out I am at special.

64

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Letting Go I am calm and relaxed.

65

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Rainbow Walking My mind is open and free.

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Wash Away Tension I feel calm and at peace.

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Stairway To Relaxation I use my senses to relax.

68

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Cloud of Calmness I can let go and relax.

70

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Solar Energy I am filled with a creative energy.

72

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Rolling Waves I am able to relax myself.

74

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Color Connecting I am energetic.

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Big Balloon I can breathe out tension.

77

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Enjoy Scripts

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Toy Store Trip I am never too old to play and be happy.

80

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Fall Fireworks I enjoy nature's beauty.

82

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Popcorn Fun I enjoy using my imagination.

84

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The Complete Meal I enjoy being with others during special times.

86

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A Little Adventure I am happy being me.

88

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Airborne I have much to see and enjoy in my life.

90

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Candy Store No task is too large because I am full of energy.

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Bouncing Ball When I am down I can bounce back.

94

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Hidden Heroes I feel good about who I am.

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Bicycle Trip I feel confident about who I am.

98

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Star Gazing My mind is creative and free.

100

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Learn Scripts

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Rainbow Wear When I am relaxed, my body and mind work well.

104

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Bubble Blowing A mind holds many ideas.

106

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A Walk In The Rain I remember what I learn.

108

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Exploration I enjoy learning new things.

110

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Lost Land Where there is an opportunity for learning, I go for it.

112

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Inspiration I can express myself through writing.

114

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Listen I am a good listener.

116

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Finding Treasure Reading will help me learn wonderful things.

118

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Book Adventure Reading can take me anywhere.

120

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Test Preparation Achievement Tests--Day 1

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Test Preparation Achievement Tests--Day 2

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Test Preparation Achievement Tests--Day 3

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Test Preparation Achievement or General Testing (short form)

125

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Appreciate Scripts

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Good News I am good news.

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Pillar Of Strength I am important to myself and others.

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Pumpkin Patch Being different is okay.

130

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Attic Visit I have many good memories.

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Get Away Relaxing can help me solve problems.

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One Of A Kind There is only person in the world like me.

136

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Self Sculpture Growing and changing can be good for me.

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Mysterious Music I learn about people before I judge them.

140

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Endless Stream Sharing with others makes me feel good

142

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Around The World All people on earth have many things in common.

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Surprise Season Seasons change and so do I.

146

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Drawer Full of Memories I feel love and joy in my life.

148

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X-Pand Scripts

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Pleasant Dreams I go to sleep easily at night

152

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Fish Story I have the patience to keep trying.

154

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Going Places Exercise helps me feel better.

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Hidden Beauty I always look at the positive side of things.

158

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Smoke Signals I tell someone I trust when I am hurt inside.

160

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Happy Landings I respect the earth and living things.

162

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Something From Nothing When I am bored, I find something to do.

164

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Winning Attitude I think positive thoughts when I am nervous.

166

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Paint A Picture I make the right decisions because I care about myself.

168

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Time Travel I feel positive about my future.

170

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Dream On I dream happy dreams.

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Part III Appendixes and References

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Appendix A Introductory Letter to Parents

177

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Appendix B Ideas for Teacher Inservice

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Appendix C Ideas for Student Presentation

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Appendix D Ideas for Parental Inservice

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Appendix E Student Questionnaire/Evaluation

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Appendix F Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X. Student Journal

188

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Appendix G Ready, Set, R.E.L.A.X Completion Award.

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About the Authors

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References

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Index

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Order Form

203

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