Somatic Exercises

Welcome to A Somatic Toolbox

Welcome to this resource pack, designed to empower you with tools and insights to support children in navigating their emotions and returning to their window of tolerance. Rooted in somatic practices, this guide provides a range of child-friendly exercises, strategies, and case studies to help foster emotional regulation, connection, and resilience.

Children often experience big emotions that can feel overwhelming, whether it’s fear, anger, sadness, or even joy that feels too intense. When emotions push them into hyper-arousal (high energy, such as frustration or anxiety) or hypo-arousal (low energy, such as withdrawal or shutting down), it can be challenging for them to manage their behaviour, communicate their needs, or engage with others.

This resource pack offers practical tools to help children reconnect with their bodies and emotions in a safe and supportive way. It is filled with simple, effective exercises that use movement, breath, and awareness to bring balance back to their nervous system. Each exercise is designed to be playful, accessible, and adaptable to a variety of needs and settings.