Discovering Your Emotions Through "Dog Man:" A Guided Relaxation Journey

This class is taught in English.

Students will learn the fundamentals of guided relaxation with simple, fun breathing exercises in a calm, peaceful environment.

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). 

My children are all avid "Dog Man" readers, and I've enjoyed reading through the series with them.  I teach a "Dog Man" book club on Outschool as well!

No homework!

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

We will refer to the "Dog Man" book series from Dav Pilkey, although no prior knowledge is required.