Calming Your Race Car Brain Pt 1: Guided Relaxation for ADHD & Executive Functioning; After School

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(132)

Completed by 689 learners

In this one-time class, neurodiverse students will learn skills for coping with attention difficulty, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness through guided relaxation, mindfulness, and controlled breathing.

Mandy Post, M.S.

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,790)

6-11

year old learners

1-7

learners per class

$12

Charged upfront

Meets once

30 minute class

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Class Experience

Struggling to pay attention or sit still? In this one-time class, students will learn about how their inattention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity impact them, and practice techniques designed to bring a feeling of focus and peace to their lives.  This class is perfect for those who are ready to learn the basics of guided relaxation in a fun, interactive way.  No prior knowledge is needed, just a desire to relax!

Students will first discuss the definitions of inattention, impulsivity, and...

This class is taught in English.

Students will learn how amazing their "race car" brains are, and will be taught techniques to calm and focus their minds using the fundamentals of guided relaxation and deep breathing.

Hello all learners and parents!  My name is Mandy and I teach classes designed to help children reduce stress and anxiety.  I have 15 years of experience using techniques that are research-based and proven to aid in mind/body relaxation.  My goal is to help children learn to cope with and manage anxiety through techniques they can use throughout their lives.

My academic background is in Clinical Psychology.  I have both a B.S. and M.S. in Clinical Psychology and have 20 years of experience working with youth.  I have worked in a therapeutic setting since 2004, teaching social skills groups, relaxation exercises, and play therapy sessions.  As a psychometrist, I have extensive experience administering comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and cognitive rehabilitation assessments, including vision therapy and neurofeedback, with children and adolescents.  I have worked with a wide range of diagnoses (ADHD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia, behavior disorders, etc.), ages (age 2 to adult), and intellectual levels (severely delayed to gifted).

No homework!

Students will need a quiet environment that is free of distractions, as well as a comfortable chair or mat. Also, please bring an empty cup or mug to class for our deep breathing exercise.

Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

30 minutes per week in class, and maybe some time outside of class.

Sensitive topics will be avoided.  If a student brings up a potentially sensitive/mature topic, the teacher will redirect them to more age-appropriate topics.  

*Please note that this class is not intended to serve as therapy.

Meet the teacher

Mandy Post, M.S.

Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(1,790)

Hello all learners and parents!  My name is Mandy and I mainly teach classes designed to help children reduce stress and anxiety.  I have 16 years of experience using techniques that are research-based and proven to aid in mind/body relaxation. ...