Happy Place Visualisation with Anchoring
A guided visualisation to create a mental safe space with a physical anchor technique for emotional regulation
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About This Activity
A guided visualisation to create a mental safe space with a physical anchor technique for emotional regulation
Quick Info
low
25
Space for all students to lie down with arms outstretched
Equipment Required
Yoga mats or blankets
1 per student
Dim lighting or blinds
Room lighting control
Soft background music
1 audio system
Yoga Mat
As needed
Background Music
As needed
Suitable For
Year 5
Year 4
Year 6
Suitable Sports
Health Related Fitness
Activity Tags
Teaching Focus
Guided Discovery
Cognitive Challenge
Space
Indoor
Minimal Space
Competition
Non-Competitive
Features
Inclusive
Engaging
Calming
Values
Empathy
Self-Control
Respect
Activity Type
Cool Down
Skills
Timing
Catching
Body Control
Equipment
Minimal Equipment
Weather
All Weather
Intensity
Low Intensity
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