Calm Anxiety In Children With Inner Healing Techniques

© Lyn Lomasi; Owner/Shaman/Master Creator at Brand Shamans Content & Creators Community LLC

Childhood anxiety is more common than you might think, and it’s a natural response to certain situations. However, when it becomes overwhelming, it’s essential to address it with love, care, and intentional healing practices. Inner healing techniques can provide a holistic and effective way to help children manage their anxiety while nurturing their emotional and spiritual growth.

Here’s how you can create a calm and supportive space for your child using proven inner healing techniques.

1. Create A Safe And Loving Environment

Children need to feel secure to process their emotions. Start by creating a safe space at home where they can express themselves without judgment.

• Actionable Tip: Dedicate a corner or room with calming elements like soft lighting, plush pillows, and grounding objects such as a small plant or a piece of healing jewelry they can hold. This space becomes their sanctuary when they feel overwhelmed.
  

2. Teach Mindful Breathing

Teaching your child how to focus on their breath can be a game-changer. Mindful breathing lowers stress hormones and helps children feel more grounded.

• Simple Exercise:
  • Sit with your child and guide them to inhale slowly for four counts.
  • Hold the breath for two counts.
  • Exhale gently for six counts.
• Enhance The Practice: Place a soothing crystal like amethyst or rose quartz in their hand during the exercise for added calming energy.

3. Encourage Journaling Or Drawing

Sometimes, kids can’t express their feelings verbally. Journaling or drawing gives them a non-verbal outlet for their emotions.

• Activity Idea: Provide a notebook with fun pens or crayons. Prompt them with questions like, "What made you smile today?" or "What feels heavy in your heart?"
• Healing Boost: Add affirmations to their notebook such as, "I am brave," or "I am safe and loved." Writing or seeing these words can subtly shift their mindset.

4. Incorporate Healing Crystals

Crystals are more than beautiful—they carry vibrational energy that can soothe anxious minds. Choose child-friendly crystals to support their healing.

• Best Crystals For Kids:
  • Amethyst: Reduces anxiety and promotes calm.
  • Rose Quartz: Encourages love and emotional balance.
  • Tiger’s Eye: Builds confidence and courage.
    

• How To Use Them: Let your child wear a crystal bracelet or carry a small crystal in their pocket. Teach them to hold the crystal when they feel anxious and imagine it absorbing their worries.

5. Practice Guided Imagery

Visualization is a powerful inner healing technique that helps children redirect their anxious thoughts.

• How To Try It:
  • Ask your child to close their eyes and imagine a peaceful place, like a magical garden or a cozy forest cabin.
  • Guide them through the scene, describing the sights, smells, and sounds they might encounter.
• Pro Tip: Use calming background music or nature sounds for an immersive experience.

6. Introduce Gentle Energy Healing Practices

Simple energy healing techniques can work wonders in calming a child’s anxiety.

• Techniques To Try:
  • Hand Placement: Place your hands gently on your child’s shoulders or back and visualize calming energy flowing into them.
  • Tapping: Guide your child to tap lightly on specific points like their forehead, chest, or the side of their hand while repeating affirmations such as, "I feel calm and safe."

7. Set A Daily Gratitude Practice

Gratitude shifts focus from worries to positive aspects of life. Teaching this practice can instill resilience and joy in your child.

• Evening Ritual: Each night, ask your child to name three things they’re grateful for. Write them down together or add them to a “gratitude jar.”
  
• Inner Healing Connection: Gratitude raises emotional vibration, making it easier to navigate tough emotions.

8. Use Aromatherapy And Natural Scents

Calming scents can trigger the brain to relax. Essential oils and natural fragrances work gently, making them ideal for children.

• Best Oils For Anxiety: Lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood.
• How To Use: Use a diffuser in their room, apply a diluted blend to their wrists, or create a pillow spray for bedtime.
  

9. Foster Connection With Nature

Spending time in nature is grounding and healing for children and adults alike.

• Simple Nature Activities:
  • Take a walk in the park.
  • Create a small garden where your child can plant flowers or herbs.
  • Encourage them to find "nature treasures" like pretty rocks or leaves to bring home.
• Spiritual Element: Teach them to thank the earth for its beauty and energy, instilling a sense of interconnectedness.

10. Encourage Open Conversations

Anxiety can feel isolating for children. Letting them know it’s okay to talk about their feelings can be immensely comforting.

• What To Say: “I see that you’re feeling nervous. It’s okay to feel this way. Let’s work together to help you feel better.”
• Listen Actively: Validate their emotions without dismissing them. Sometimes, just feeling heard can reduce anxiety significantly.

11. Empower Them With Affirmations

Positive affirmations can reshape thought patterns and instill confidence in children.

• Daily Routine: Write affirmations on sticky notes and place them where your child will see them—on their mirror, desk, or lunchbox. Examples include:
  • "I am safe."
  • "I can handle big feelings."
  • "I am loved and supported."

Final Thoughts

Helping children calm their anxiety is about equipping them with tools they can use throughout their lives. By integrating inner healing techniques like mindfulness, energy work, and emotional expression, you’re not just easing their immediate worries—you’re nurturing their resilience and spiritual well-being.
Remember, every child is unique. Explore these techniques and adapt them to your child’s needs. With patience, consistency, and love, you can guide them toward a calm, confident, and joyful life.

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