Angry Octopus (D2)

An Anger Management Story introducing active progressive muscular relaxation and deep breathingby Lori Lite Illustrated by Max Stasuyk

Children love to unwind and relax with this fun exercise known as progressive muscular relaxation. Children relate to the angry octopus in this story as the sea child shows him how to take a deep breath, calm down, and manage his anger. This effective stress and anger management technique focuses awareness on various muscle groups to create a complete resting of the mind and body. Muscular relaxation can lower stress and anxiety levels. It can be used to decrease pain and anger. This engaging story quiets the mind and relaxes the body so your child can let go of anger and fall asleep peacefully.

The first time I read this book to my children, they both engaged in the progressive muscle relaxation without any prompting from me. Several days later, my six year old spontaneously talked about how he could manage his anger by doing what the octopus did. A must have for anyone with children or anyone who works with children.
"Dr. L. Teegarden, Clinical Psychologist

This is one of four stories featured on the Indigo Ocean Dreams CD.