Meditative Therapeutic Relaxation

(Vzgojni Zavod Planina, Counselling Centre Planina, Slovenia)

Abstract: This article presents the Meditative Therapeutic Relaxation — MTR, which is implemented with children and adolescents who reside in VZ Planina (Counselling Centre Planina) and have emotional, behavioural, and combined disorders. Since the characteristics of these children and adolescents are specific, the approach has been developed concerning their needs. In the article the evolution of MTR is presented from the first ideas to the development of two approaches to relaxation — group and individual approach. The concept nourishes a feeling of inner peace, sense of security and creates a safe space which allows participants to relax and recognise their emotions. The article also presents the role of the person guiding the exercise and the importance of their approach. If the MTR is suitable for children with emotional, behavioural, and combined disorders, it can also be used for the needs of a wider population. 

Key words: meditative therapeutic relaxation, release, emotional, behavioural, combined disorders, emotions, inner-peace, safety