How Colour Breathing Relaxation Technique© works

A structured mental-health communication and relaxation process using visual focus, conscious breathing and caring human interaction using seven Colour Breathing Disks®.

1. A safe, person-centred beginning

The Practitioner explains the process, checks that the participant is comfortable and establishes a calm setting. The participant is supported to take part at their own pace and may pause at any time.

2. An initial response

CBRT™ Initial Response Sheets© provide a structured way to record the participant’s starting responses, including thoughts, communication, physical sensations, emotions and reactions to colour.

3. Focus on the Colour Breathing Disks©

The seven specially designed Colour Breathing Disks© provide a clear visual focus. Their subtle graduated colour designs are simple to view and contain no distracting pictures.

4. Become aware of breathing

The participant is guided to notice their natural breathing pattern and to use comfortable diaphragmatic breathing without forcing the breath.

5. Relax the body in seven stages

The seven Colour Breathing Disks© guide a progressive sequence through seven body-focus areas, working from the base of the spine towards the top of the head.

6. Communicate and reflect

The Practitioner listens carefully and invites the participant to describe their responses to colour, thoughts, feelings and physical sensations in their own words. Communication is caring, non-judgemental and led by the participant’s needs.

7. Record and review outcomes

Participant feedback, Practitioner observations and repeat measures may be used to record change between sessions. This gives CBRT™ a structured service-delivery and case-study framework rather than relying only on general impressions

Developed through professional co-creation, use and feedback

Since 1997, Alison Bourne founder has developed Colour Breathing with mental-health, education and complementary professionals, mainly in the UK, who contributed case studies and feedback. Recorded case-study presentations have included insomnia, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, PTSD, suicidal tendencies and a wide range of social-care needs.

Designed with care

Before the CBRT kit was created, thorough research was carried out to find ways the kit could make the relaxation process as easy as possible. Examples include:

• The silk paper used for the book was selected so that the book would “feel nice to touch”.
• The size and weight of the book was chosen to be a comfortable weight to hold.
• The CBRT Disks® have a unique easel card – freestanding design suitable for any flat surface.
• Each chapter has been designed to focus on a different CBRT Disk, enabling the user to relax their breathing pattern with different areas of their body, working from the base of their spine up to the top of their head.
• The process is designed to be simple; children and adults alike enjoy reading the process and relaxing with the Colours. When ready to move on, the next CBRT Disk appears at the bottom of the page to prompt you to turn over to the next colour.

This website is not intended to provide medical diagnosis, advice, treatment, or endorsement.

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