Reiki Builds Confidence After Near Death Experience
Your son is invited to a swim party. He excitedly jumps into the pool and swims out to the deep end to join his friends. He becomes winded and goes under .... luckily he is rescued and safe within a heartbeat. But, it's July 1st and a long hot summer lies ahead. He doesn't want to go back in any pool! How can we help a young child overcome their fear of swimming. Here’s how it can support them:
1. Promoting Relaxation and Calmness
Reiki helps to create a sense of calm and relaxation, which can be particularly beneficial for a child who feels anxious about swimming in the deep end. By reducing anxiety, Reiki can make the child feel more confident and at ease in and out of the water.
2. Building Confidence
Regular Reiki sessions can help boost a child’s self-esteem and confidence. With more confidence, the child is more likely to face their fears and try new things such as swimming.
3. Visualizing Success
During a Reiki session, Reiki Master Calah often guides one through visualization techniques. These visualization techniques work especially well for children who are open to story telling and visualizing themselves in superhero scenarios. For example, the child can be encouraged to visualize themselves like an Avenger swimming confidently and safely in the deep end. The positive imagery helps shift their mindset and reduce their fear.
4. Energy Balancing
Reiki works by balancing the body’s energy, which can help alleviate the physical symptoms of fear, such as a racing heart or tense muscles. Feeling grounded makes the child feel more secure.
5. Creating a Supportive Environment
Reiki sessions provide a safe and supportive environment where the child can express their fears without judgment. We can all do with non-judgmental support to overcome anxiety.
Practical Steps for Parents
- Introduce Reiki Gradually: Start with short, gentle sessions to help the child become comfortable with the practice.
- Combine with Swimming Lessons: Use Reiki alongside professional swimming lessons to reinforce confidence and skills in the water.
- Practice at Home: Teach simple Reiki techniques that the child can use themselves, such as placing their hands on their heart and taking deep breaths to calm down. Reiki for Kids e-Learning course is a wonderful opportunity for children to learn how to handle their stress for success! Purchase this affordable learning opportunity for your child here.
By incorporating Reiki into their routine, children can develop a more positive relationship with swimming and gradually overcome their fear of the deep end. If you’re interested in learning more about how Reiki can support your child’s swimming journey, feel free to book a Reiki session either in-person or on-line.
With love, Calah xo
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