9/11 Anniversary may bring up anxiety and fear for children. Free service helps kids with stress.

The Emotional Security Tool Kit for Children is a Free service for parents and kids. All the tools are scientifically validated, based on over a decade of research. These tools help kids overcome anxiety, fear, anger and frustration.

Media Contact: Gabriella Boehmer (PRWEB) September 1, 2002 -8710

Stressful and emotional memories can be triggered in children during the anniversary of a traumatic event.

The Institute of HeartMath® offers a Free public service to help children regain emotional security and calm their anxieties and fears as 9/11 anniversary approaches.

Five million children are exposed to traumatic events in the United States every year. Thirty-six percent of children who experience traumatic events develop post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD.) Mental health experts warn parents and educators to watch for anxiety and depression in their children as we approach the anniversary of 9/11. Because stressful and emotional memories can be triggered during the anniversary of a traumatic event, the Institute of HeartMath® is providing a FREE public service to parents and their children to help them find peace of mind and heart. The service is called The Emotional Security Tool Kit for Children and provides scientifically based tools for emotional security that parents can easily teach to their children.

From a deep desire to help during the September 11 anniversary, the Institute of HeartMath (http://www.heartmath.org ) is providing this service for children that can help them reclaim their sense of peace and security. Psychologist, Deborah Rozman, an executive for the Institute says, "We're encouraging parents to use the techniques in this tool kit with their children as often as possible. Tapping into the heart's curative intelligence right now will help them regain their emotional balance."

Dr. Paul J. Rosch, President of the American Institute of Stress and Clinical Professor of Medicine and Psychiatry at New York Medical says, " HeartMath is a unique stress reduction system that is unusually effective for reducing anxiety. Unlike other services that make similar claims, HeartMath has a solid scientific basis, and has been thoroughly tested in a variety of settings that have clearly demonstrated these benefits."

For over a decade, the Institute of HeartMath's research has shown that quieting the mind and sustaining a solid connection with the heart - locking into its power - reverses the physical effects of negative emotions and adds regenerative energy to the entire human system. Their research has been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Stress Medicine and the American Journal of Cardiology. A number of educational programs consisting of their research based tools have been developed out of this work and are currently being used in schools across the U.S.

Going to http://www.heartmath.org can access the Emotional Security Tool Kit for Children. The Institute is making this tool kit available on-line to anyone who wants to help their children with feelings of stress, fear and anxiety, and to better prepare them for future stressful events.

Kim Wise, an emotional literacy teacher in a public school commented, "A little over a year ago I integrated HeartMath tools into my curriculum. Interestingly, I began a big focus right before the September 11 tragedy. Though the majority of my students are extremely at-risk, living daily in the most challenging of environments, they have responded impressively. There is a deeper level of calm and focus even in the face of calamity. As National Peace Educator of the Year, I strongly encourage the HeartMath tools. The children get it!"

HeartMath's 10-year history of compassionate desire - and proven ability - to create strong, healthy, peaceful hearts has prepared them well to serve the nation's children during these rapidly changing times. To contact the Institute of HeartMath call 800-450-9111, or go to their web site http://www.heartmath.org. The Institute of HeartMath is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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Editors notes: Support materials are available including; interviews with Dr. McCraty, Dr. Rozman and other HeartMath experts, reprints/graphics of activity sheets from the tool kit, as well as photos and other related graphics. Contact Gabriella Boehmer (831) 338-8710 for all media inquiries.