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ERIC Number: EJ813800
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2008-Nov
Pages: 10
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0885-6257
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A Journey of Self-Discovery: An Intervention Involving Massage, Yoga and Relaxation for Children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties Attending Primary Schools
Powell, Lesley; Gilchrist, Mollie; Stapley, Jacqueline
European Journal of Special Needs Education, v23 n4 p403-412 Nov 2008
This study reports on an intervention involving massage, yoga and relaxation delivered to young children with identified emotional and behavioural difficulties, and at risk of exclusion. Children (n = 126) were invited by the head teacher to participate in the Self-discovery Programme (involving massage, yoga, breath work and relaxation) with parental consent. A total of 107 children aged 8-11 years were given consent by their parents to participate in the study and completed all measures. Children were allocated by the head teacher into the Control (n = 54) or Intervention (n = 53) Groups. The Control Group did not take part in the Self-discovery Programme. Both groups continued to receive any additional support provided. Results indicate that children in the Intervention Group showed improvements in self-confidence, social confidence, communication and contribution in the class. Children in the Intervention Group were noted by teachers to use skills learned on the Self-discovery Programme during the school day. (Contains 3 tables.)
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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