Stress Relief For Parents Of Children With Special Needs

Let's now journey inward together with a short meditation to anchor today's truth into your body,

Your mind,

And your spirit.

Find a comfortable position and gently close your eyes.

Let's take a deep breath in and slowly exhale with a long sigh.

Again,

Let's take a deep breath in and slowly exhale.

One more deep breath in and slowly exhale.

Just returning to a normal breathing pattern,

Allowing the body to soften and the shoulders to drop,

Allowing this moment to be just for you.

Placing one hand on your heart and the other on your belly,

I want you to feel the rise and fall of your breath.

As you breathe in,

Acknowledge any emotions you may be feeling right now,

Stress,

Anxiety,

Sadness,

Or even joy.

And now,

With each inhale,

Breathe in gentleness,

And with each exhale,

Release self-judgment or criticism towards yourself.

This is your reminder you are allowed to feel and to be imperfect.

I invite you to silently repeat to yourself,

It's okay to feel.

It's okay to need care.

I am worthy of compassion.

Breathe that in,

Allowing it to settle into the places that feel tired or tense.

Allow yourself to be exactly as you are right now,

Nothing to fix,

Only to feel.

Let's take one last deep nourishing breath.

Imagine wrapping yourself in a warm blanket of kindness,

And when you're ready,

Gently open your eyes and carry this softness with you into the rest of your day.

Stay connected to your breath and gratitude.

With infinite love,

Dani