ERIC Number: EJ807740
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Sep
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1363-2752
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A Journey of Self-Discovery: An Intervention Involving Massage, Yoga and Relaxation for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Attending Primary Schools
Powell, Lesley; Gilchrist, Mollie; Stapley, Jacqueline
Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties, v13 n3 p193-199 Sep 2008
This study reports on an intervention involving massage, yoga and relaxation delivered to young children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Children (n = 126) were invited to participate in the Self-discovery Programme (SDP) with parental consent. A total of 107 children aged 8-11 years completed the SDP and all measures. Children were allocated to a Control (n= 54) or Intervention (n = 53) group. The results indicate that children in the Intervention group showed improvements in self-confidence, social confidence, communication and contributions in class. Children in the Intervention group were noted by teachers to use skills learned on the SDP during the school day. (Contains 3 tables.)
Descriptors: Intervention, Relaxation Training, Children, Emotional Disturbances, Behavior Problems, Program Effectiveness, Outcomes of Treatment, Comparative Analysis, Self Esteem, Interpersonal Competence, Interpersonal Communication, Student Participation, Skill Development, Foreign Countries, Behavior Change, Hyperactivity, Attention Span
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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