Lori Lite Release Date: December 2008 Format: HARDCOVER ISBN: 9780978778170 ISBN-10: 0978778170
Children love to unwind and relax with this fun exercise known as muscular relaxation. Children relate to the angry octopus in this story as the sea child shows him how to calm down and manage his anger. This effective stress and anger management technique focuses awareness on various muscle groups to create a complete resting of the mind and body. Muscular relaxation can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. This engaging story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can let go of anger and fall asleep peacefully. This is one of four stories featured on the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD. With all the demands of busy lives that children face today, how nice that an octopus and a friendly sea child can model appropriate anger management in a fun, easy and peaceful method. Lynne Goldman Johannesen- Elementary School Teacher Managing anger is an essential part of life. The Angry Octopus teaches children how to be in charge of the emotion called anger and by using their breath, shifting to a serene and calm space. Dr. Marilyn Powers, Vice President, The I AM Foundation Children with anger and anxiety will benefit from these calming, uplifting books. Lori's books offer all children a chance to take charge of their lives by introducing them to self-soothing techniques. A practical and fun solution that supports children and families. Deborah Theisen, Founder and President, Families of Kids with Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Inc.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Lori Lite's first hand experience with stress and anxiety related ailments of weight loss, chronic fatigue, insomnia, acute gastritis and involuntary breath holding sent her searching for real techniques, for real people, living in the real world. All of her stories were created to help her own children fall asleep peacefully. Her Indigo Dreams Series has been awarded the CNE Award of Excellence. Her books, CDs and curriculums are a resource for therapists, psychologists, child life specialists, yoga instructors, teachers and real people throughout the world.
