Essential Relaxation - The Essential Guide to Relaxation Therapy In Care Settings

The Essential Guide to Relaxation Therapy in Care Settings – Essential Relaxation by Helen Filkins

Empower your activity programmes with this comprehensive The Essential Guide to Relaxation Therapy guide by Helen Filkins, designed to help activity coordinators, carers, and support staff introduce relaxation therapy into care environments. The guide provides clear, practical activities that promote wellbeing for residents, clients, and staff alike.

Features & Benefits

• Photocopiable activities – Easy to duplicate for group or individual use.
• Gentle chair-based exercise – Ideas for physical activity suitable for seated participants.
• Self-hand massage instructions – Techniques suitable for one-to-one or group sessions.
• Relaxation breathing exercises – Step-by-step guidance for calming sessions.
• Mindfulness & gratitude exercises – Foster emotional wellbeing and reflection.
• Themed relaxation session plans – Happiness, rainbows, seaside and more, with included resources.
• Adaptable for nursing care – Activities tailored for residents with varying abilities.
• Staff engagement – Exercises can also be used with staff to enhance team wellbeing.

Perfect For

• Care home activity coordinators
• Day centres, NHS settings, and private carers
• Supporting residents emotional and physical wellbeing
• Integrating relaxation into weekly programmes