Box Breathing Technique - simple strategy to calm anxiety
Channel: Pooky Knightsmith Mental Health
Date: 2017-12-26

In this video I explain how to use the box breathing technique (also known as square or square four breathing).  It's a very simple way to take control of your breathing and help you to feel calmer if your anxiety is rising.  I also find it a really good way of making I'm as calm as possible before entering a stressful situation.

A great, simple strategy to add to your healthy coping toolbox - let me know if you find it helpful too.. 

(also, watch out for a hilarious cameo from Buddy who explodes onto the scene about 3 minutes in: https://youtu.be/JYytiS0ymZg?t=2m59s... and sits in the background pulling faces for the next 30 seconds or so.  Bless his cotton socks...) 

If you want to go straight to the breathing exercise without the preamble start the video at 4:38: https://youtu.be/JYytiS0ymZg?t=4m38s

It's simple enough for anyone of any age to get the hang of so whether you want to try it for yourself or learn how to do it so you can support a friend or child I hope this helps.. 

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