Coping & Regulation · CR-05
Breathing Exercise Visuals
Use a simple path to notice or gently pace breathing if that feels comfortable.
Clinical review required
Ages 4+
1-5 minutes
Activity
Complete page
View collectionFull-resolution WebP artwork with print-safe margins. Review the guidance below before use.
How to use it
- Choose a shape you would like to trace with a finger, eyes, or pointer.
- Let your breath stay natural or gently follow the path without holding it.
- Pause or choose a different activity if focusing on breath feels uncomfortable.
Reflection prompts
- Which path felt easiest to follow?
- Did you prefer natural breathing, gentle pacing, or no breath focus?
- What would feel comfortable next?
Facilitator guidance
Model flexible pacing and never require breath holding or deep breathing. Offer a visual-tracing-only option and watch for dizziness, distress, or respiratory limitations.
Adaptations & accessibility
- Trace with a stylus, gaze, or another person's verbal pacing.
- Use the paths only as a visual attention activity.
- Enlarge one path and remove directional marks.
Review considerations
Standard licensed-clinician review required before use; confirm medical and developmental fit.
This is a layout-complete draft. Complete the stated clinical, accessibility, and local-policy review before client use or publication.
