Acupuncture, or inserting very thin needles through the skin into specific points, has been used for thousands of years to address different conditions, such as mood disorders and sleep disorders, including anxiety. A pilot study involving participants aged 8 to 16 years old found that kids’ anxiety symptoms decreased (in both the acupuncture and waitlist groups) as reported by their parents.
This Managing Stress With Acupuncture Handout explains how acupuncture can be used as a stress relief approach. Clients can learn ways to embrace this traditional Chinese practice, such as doing deep breathing as they have the acupuncture session. At the bottom of the handout, clients will find extra tips to maximize their experience.
Kids and teens who use this handout are offered new strategies to add to their current stress management “toolkit.” For those interested in exploring tapping, which also utilizes strategic points on the body, we recommend downloading our Emotional Freedom Technique handout as a complementary resource.
Our Stress Management Handouts Bundle includes this handout and many more for a total of 39 pages of stress relief ideas.
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References:
- Pediatric Acupuncture Clinic. (n.d.). https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/all-childrens-hospital/services/anesthesiology/pain-management/chronic-pain-management/pediatric-acupuncture-clinic
- Leung B, Takeda W, Holec V. Pilot study of acupuncture to treat anxiety in children and adolescents. J Paediatr Child Health. 2018 Aug;54(8):881-888. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13910. Epub 2018 Apr 6. PMID: 29626369.
