Testimonials

As part of our piloting activities we have carried out a number of activites in schools. Read the testimonials below to see what the teachers and others felt about our work.

Children's Comments -Glade primary school (2010)

‘I love my special space…I like Creative Relaxation so so much! I wish it never ends’.

‘I felt much better after the relaxation.'

‘I feel safe. I feel relaxed and calm. It’s going to end soon. No!’

‘I really like it. It makes me tidy’.

‘I had a terrible day and these (exercises) brightened it up. I love my special place’.

‘I feel more happy after I have done the relaxation. Mrs Ward helps us to do it better every day. This is really calming as well.’

‘Last night I couldn’t sleep at all and today when I have done it (Creative Relaxation), I felt sleepy and relaxed.’

‘Today my sister threw a big tantrum and it was really annoying. When I did my relaxation, I felt better and I saw myself as really happy.’

‘I had a nightmare last night and now I am happy and joyful’.‘When I had trouble sleeping at home I used this sensational technique. I was so relaxed instantly.’

‘I did it at night and I had a great dream….  I’m getting happier and happier’.

‘I have done it at home and I showed my sister and Mum’.

Marion Laing - Ilford Ursuline High School (2010)

‘I feel passionately that this training is beneficial to adults and children alike. Stress busting is essential to success in modern life and this programme offers a quick and easily available method for children and adults to be creative in problem solving and successful in their general life and well-being.’

Jas Leverton- Headteacher - GladePrimary school (2010)

'We did Creative Relaxation with our children before their SATS and we noticed a marked

improvement. After learning Creative Relaxation, they seem to have a new coping mechanism. They do the relaxation before they take any test and it seems to take the edge off.’

Teacher from Redbridge Pilot (2009)

‘All teachers should do this training as they will present as confident, calm and in control and understanding of others.’

Hazel Honey -Head Teacher- Roding Primary School (2008)

‘Roding primary school hosted the first ever UK pilot in Creative Relaxation with teachers. I and several members of my staff attended the 5 week training in November 2008. We learnt how to induce a state of relaxation at will, in any situation. Since learning the technique I have become more aware of my body and now I call on the technique throughout the day to help with the demands, both physical and emotional of being a head teacher. I would highly recommend this technique to any other teachers, and think that it has potential to be adopted as whole school approach to the well being of both teachers and pupils.’

Rebeka Rider- Much Marcle Primary school (2006)

‘I worked with the Girasol team for 7 months between Nov 2005 to Jun 2006 with a class of 28 children between 7 to 9 years old. Girasol piloted their Creative Relaxation Technique and emotional skills materials. The children really enjoyed the classes with Pilar and Nelly especially the creative activities that the team had planned. The children also enjoyed the opportunity to develop their abilities to use relaxation techniques, although it began as quite a challenge for the children over time they were able to make the most of the opportunity given to them and they greatly enjoyed the relaxation times. Over the period of the six months that the Girasol team worked with my class I noticed a change in the children; the children were calmer, working more successfully in groups, listening to each other and more focused. I continue to use the relaxation techniques that Nelly and Pilar taught me and would recommend the technique to other teachers.’


Diane Martinho – Oxford Gardens Primary School (2006)

‘The Girasol team worked with both our Y3 classes last year (2006). Both classes had 28 children, aged 8. The children in my class were quite boisterous and I found their behaviour challenging at times. The Girasol team taught my children how to relax and this was a process I continued with my class every afternoon. I noticed my class become a lot calmer in the afternoons and they were a lot more manageable. Through working with the Girasol team my class learnt to be calm, how to trust each other and how to express their thoughts. I still use these calming relaxation exercises now with my new class. I would recommend this to all teachers who want a calm, happy classroom environment.’

Gill Fitzhugh - Rugby Portabello Trust UK

‘Since completing the creative relaxation course in June I use it on a daily basis. It is easy to learn. I lead a particularly busy life but find that using the creative relaxation helps me gain time. Not only can I now achieve proper relaxation in fifteen minutes rather than in an hour and a half, but the quality of relaxation is significantly better. I have found that using creative relaxation on a regular basis has stimulated my imagination which, in turn, helps me make better use of my life.’