Guided Relaxation & Visualization for Children - FAQ's

These downloads are particularly suitable for younger children, from toddlers right through to pre-teen (age 12). The visualisation to help with exam stress can be used at any age where tests and exams are to be taken.

These guided visualisations allow the child to develop their own imagination in a very positive way, to learn about themselves and others. Whilst told in story format, these are more than a story, they are a personal journey for the child to embrace.

These guided visualisations are not hypnosis - they are very relaxing and they are very safe. There is no danger of a child becoming "stuck" in their journey, for example.

These visualisations are not therapy, but they will be helpful for many children who have difficulties in one or more areas of their life. Therapy is very specific to the individual child, so if you feel your child is in need of some form of therapy, you should seek the advice of your GP in the first instance.

Experience shows that young children will sit and listen very quickly! Once sitting or lying comfortably, they are guided through a wonderful relaxation which they are very happy to continue! If the child doesn't wish to listen to the whole journey, they will be able to continue their day without any drowsiness, and can return to it another time.

No! In fact many parents use guided visualisation at bedtime to help their children fall asleep. If you need to waken your child, you will be able to do so safely.

These are designed to be listed to as the main focus of attention, although they can be played in a bedroom or living room while a child is playing. The sessions should not be played under any circumstances in the car, unless used by the child on a personal music player, as they are designed to be very relaxing and could therefore cause the driver to fall asleep!

If you are talking about reading, writing and arithmetic, then "no" is the answer. If you are talking about learning about the world around you, and learning about yourself, then YES!!!

Of course! Life's stresses are all around us and it is unreasonable to believe that they bypass children. Children soak things up like a sponge, so will pick up on stressful situations that surround them. In addition, pressure is put upon children to do well at school, in exams and in sporting situations and these pressures may all take their toll.

These downloads do not contain any form of subliminal messages - they are simply wonderful journies for the child to use their own imagination and intuition.