based in Britain, this website offers a range of quality resources (books, CDs, relaxation products, handouts) designed to help children manage their stress, anxiety, and anger while promoting confidence, self-esteem and peaceful sleep
www.kidshealth.org
search for “Relax and Unwind Center” and then click on that link when it comes up from the search
http://www.painretreat.net/
contains some online relaxation resources for younger children (guided imagery, progressive muscle-relaxation, breathing for relaxation)
Audio I Can Relax! (available on iTunes)
Brief training in relaxation exercises for children ages 6-12
MyCalmBeats (helps pace breathing in a way that is ideal for relaxation)
Individualized relaxed breathing exercise that can be used with or without a heart rate monitor (purchased at www.mycalmbeat.com); designed to increase heart rate variability and improve ability to handle stressful situations
free
Stress Check
Measures heart rate through the camera and light features on the phone and estimates stress level in real time, providing basic tips for management
free
Guidedimageryforchildren
Audio files and images designed for relaxation for ages 6-16
free
Paced Breathing
Provides visual and auditory information to help set a pace for relaxed breathing.
free
iPhone (iTunes)
App Name
Description
Cost
eCBT Calm and eCBT Mood
Includes assessment of stress level or mood, training in quick relaxation skills (e.g., progressive muscle relaxation), training in cognitive techniques for managing stress, and links to online resources .
$.099
iCouchCBT
A step-by-step approach to cognitive behavioral therapy techniques (for teens/adults)
$1.99
MyCalmBeats (helps pace breathing in a way that is ideal for relaxation)
Individualized relaxed breathing exercise that can be used with or without a heart rate monitor (purchased at www.mycalmbeat.com); designed to increase heart rate variability and improve ability to handle stressful situations
free
Breathe2Relax
Provides visual and auditory information to help set a pace for relaxed breathing.
free
Take A Chill
Contains several tools for teens to help manage stress through mindfulness exercises.
free
Stress Doctor
Allows you to put your finger against the camera on your phone and shows you your heart rhythm in real-time, providing feedback to help with relaxed breathing exercises
$4.99
Argus
24/7 step, activity, and nutrition tracker that turns the iPhone into a health and fitness device by monitoring and managing activities, food, workouts, sleep, hydration, weight, and vitals (for older teens/adults)
Flash cards and child friendly narration lead users through a series of easy to follow animal yoga poses for strengthening, flexibility, and breath control
