Roger J. Klein, Psy.D. - Med, Allen : Ready Set Release

Roger J. Klein, Psy.D. is a liscensed psychologist and has worked as a child and family therapist and school psychologist since 1975. His doctorate is in clinical psychology. Dr. Klein is the associative director of Family Resources Associates, Inc., a family counseling agency located in Watertown Wisconsin. He is on the faculty of The National Institue of Trauma and Loss in Children (tlcinstitute.org), has taught graduate courses for Aurora University, and is on the staff of Roger's Memorial Hospital, a non-profit psychiatric facility located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Dr. Klein presents workshops and seminars throughout the country on the effects of stress on children. He is the author of a two year research study showing the positive effects of using relaxation, active imagination, and music on children's self-report of anxiety, depression and self-esteem. Jeffrey S. Allen, M.Ed., has been an educator since 1975. He began as a special education teacher, and as an elementary school prinicpal. Since 1981, he has seen first hand the effects of stress and other challenges that children encounter every day. Allen has served as a presenter for Dr. Sylvia Rimm's National Achievement Institute. He has also contributed articles to various educational magazines and newsletters. He was voted Principal of the Year in the 1995-96 Madison (WI) Catholic Diocese. He was also a finalist for the National NCEA Principal of the Year award. Since 1985, he has coordinated and facilitated Rainbows, a program designed for children who have experienced death, divorce or separation. In addition, Allen serves as coordinator for Odyssey of the Mind, the 'Olympics' of creativity for children. Inner Coaching produces products and programs for professionals, educator and parents to help children deal with and conquer stress in their lives. The ability to deal with stress, issues of self-esteem and attitudes is key to our happiness as adults. However, we often overlook the fact that children face these same challenges at the most critical development stages in their lives. Inner Coaching was established in 1992 with a mission of providing creative programs and materials for parents, educators and others directly involved in the development of healthy children. Inner Coaching materials and activities address stress and stress management techniques, self-esteem and positive thinking. Experts estimated that up to 75% of all medical disorders are directly influenced by stress. While most research on stress centers around adult behavior, we feel that children, especially in today's society, have many potential fears and anxieties. Psychologists have noted that since 9/11, the increased pressure for high stakes testing in our schools, and the war in Iraq children presenting to mental health clinics with complaints of anxiety disorders have increased dramatically. By promoting a healthy, active imagination, openness to learning and positive self-esteem, we can equip children to understand and cope with stressful situations. Our research shows that the use of combining muscle relaxation, music and story telling can give children techniques to recognize stress in their lives and take a positive approach to self-understanding and long-term personal growth. The Ready, Set, Release CD has helped countless children overcome undue anxiety by teaching them the skill of relaxation. If you're feeling stressed try it also as many adults report the same benefits as their children. Be sure to contact us if you have any questions or just to give us some feedback. Buy Ready,Set,Release today!

1) Introduction
2) Progressive Muscle Relaxation
3) Quick Relaxation Exercise
4) Listen to Learn
5) Body Breathing
6) Push and Relax
7) Breathe in Breathe Out
8) Letting Go
9) Rainbow Walking
10) Cloud of Calmness
11) Solar Energy
12) Rolling Waves
13) Color Connecting
14) Big Balloon
15) Wake Up Song