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Breath-Body-Mind Child Well-Being Exercise Videos

Evidence-based Breath-Body-Mind (BBM) programs were created through 20 years of trauma work by Richard P. Brown, MD, associate professor in clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and Patricia Gerbarg, MD, assistant professor in clinical psychiatry at New York Medical College. Clinical trials, including for survivors of disasters, show rapid, significant improvements in symptoms of anxiety, depression, and PTSD.  BBM techniques counteract the adverse effects of stress and trauma on the nervous systems of children.

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How Breath-Body-Mind exercises work

Exercises for the body and mind go a long way. According to Dr. Patricia Gerbarg, assistant clinical professor in psychiatry, Breath-Body-Mind exercises can help children reduce anxiety and relax their body before bed.

  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    How Breath-Body-Mind exercises work
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Shaking for stress relief
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind ‘ha!’ breath to raise energy
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Tap tap tap to raise energy
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind - The tree exercise to empower
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Practices to help children rest and calm down
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Breathing buddy exercise
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Cloud visualization for sleep and relaxation
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Calming coherent breath and movement (4-breathing-&-arm-movements)
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Sky & earth energy ball for balance
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Breathing & arm movements to calm down
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Magic flower-candle for calm
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind One finger tap to calm anger
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Bring back to the present (when experiencing flashbacks)
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    How Breath-Body-Mind exercises work
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Shaking for stress relief
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind ‘ha!’ breath to raise energy
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Tap tap tap to raise energy
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind - The tree exercise to empower
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Practices to help children rest and calm down
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Breathing buddy exercise
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Cloud visualization for sleep and relaxation
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Calming coherent breath and movement (4-breathing-&-arm-movements)
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Sky & earth energy ball for balance
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Breathing & arm movements to calm down
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Magic flower-candle for calm
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind One finger tap to calm anger
  • No Limit Generation, an international non-profit making Children's Mental Health digital media. Humanitarian. Child Trauma.
    Breath-Body-Mind Bring back to the present (when experiencing flashbacks)