Help with Nightmares or Irrational Fears 

A guided visualization for children

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If your child suffers from nightmares or nighttime anxiety, try this visualization just before bedtime. Ensure your child is quiet and comfortable first. It can also be helpful as soon as possible after your child wakes up from a bad dream.

If your child has frequent nightmares, or is frightened by ‘monsters’ under the bed or elsewhere, use this visualization once, within the context of a quiet time or a meditation. If or when the nightmare recurs, use the visualization again immediately or as soon as possible (If your child prefers your voice, write down the ‘script’ and read it yourself). If your child is old enough to use the visualization him/herself, remind them just before bedtime, that they have this useful tool!