Relaxation interventions

Who is suitable for a relaxation intervention?

Any child or young person under the age of 25 may be a suitable candidate for relaxation intervention.

Relaxation interventions may be suitable for a young person who: 

• Find it difficult to relax
• Have physical conditions which require relaxation e.g. high blood pressure
• Have difficulties with overwhelming emotions
• Struggle to control their anger
• Cry frequently
• Worry a lot
• Struggle to concentrate due to fast-paced thoughts
• Have a chaotic homelife 
• Display nervous energy

If you would like to know more about the benefits of a relaxation intervention, please connect with us for more information

How can you benefit from a relaxation intervention?

 Relaxation interventions benefit the child or young person in many ways, including:

• Using relaxation techniques 
• Contributing to the management of physical conditions
• Increased concentration
• Engage in areas of school life
• Being able to manage emotions appropriately
• Increased ability to cope with a chaotic environment

Following a relaxation intervention, we will provide recommendations in order to aid in further support for the child or young person’s long-term emotional, physical and mental health.

What happens prior to a relaxation intervention?

Relaxation interventions can be set up once an initial discussion is completed. Please take a look at our process below.

What happens during a relaxation intervention?

During a relaxation intervention with HSR Psychology, the child or young individual will be encouraged to talk about why they find it difficult to relax and what they do to try to relax. The individual will usually learn how to recognise situations or signs when relaxation is needed. The young person will then begin to learn about different relaxation techniques including controlled breathing and meditation. The individual will have the opportunity to practice new relaxation techniques and reflect on how well they work. Relaxation interventions can be provided in the form of individual sessions, group sessions and workshops.

What happens after a relaxation intervention?

After a relaxation intervention, the young person will have learned to practice relaxation using effective techniques. Following a relaxation intervention, we may suggest follow-up sessions to review strategies being used and their impact. We will provide outcomes of a relaxation intervention through a feedback session and, if requested, a written report. You will be supported by our team through the whole intervention process, which is why we offer you the follow-up support option.

Does a relaxation intervention come with a report?

We will always recommend a report after any of our interventions, which will include what took happened, the impact of our involvement as well as a summary of recommendations for the future. This comprehensive report is available after a relaxation intervention highlighting effective relaxation techniques. Reasons for requesting a relaxation intervention vary. If you do not need a written report, we will provide feedback verbally, along with a brief summary of our input. Read more about our reports.

How a relaxation intervention helped Jenny

Jenny had high levels of anxiety around going into school which caused meltdowns at home. Jenny’s Mum and Dad came to us to support Jenny to overcome her feelings of anxiety. Find out how we helped.

Jenny’s Mum and Dad came to HSR Psychology for help regarding their five year old daughter. Jenny was experiencing high levels of anxiety and was becoming increasingly upset before going into school and would meltdown at home. Jenny’s parents wanted to help her overcome these feelings of anxiety.

Our intervention took place over six sessions, involving both our clinical psychologist and an assistant psychologist. As part of the process clinical work was put in place with Jenny’s parents. They received education about strategies that they could use to assist their daughter in difficult situations. The family used the relaxation techniques together and information about the techniques were shared with school as well to provide Jenny further support.Our assistant psychologist did direct work with Jenny. During the sessions together with Jenny, they explored her needs and worries in more depth. The assistant psychologist also taught Jenny relaxation techniques that she could use to manage her experience of anxiety. 

After our involvement Jenny was able to identify her favourite relaxation techniques and she could use them independently. One of the techniques she found most useful to flush her worries down the toilet. The family reported that her anxiety level was managed better than before the interventions.