I am looking for simple breathing techniques that young children would be able to do so as to reduce anxiety when either visiting the dentist for the first time, or to help them overcome anxiety from a previous visit. The aim is to just use breathing in order to relax them and give them something to focus on.
DearWelcome to ChatDoctorWe understand your concerns went through your details. I think you are doing wrong. Breathing method is always good for everyone. But in case of child Chat Doctor.  Please understand anxiety is bodies defense mechanism. When a person gets anxious, his body gets ready for the fear causing situation. After multiple exposure, the fear nullifies and the child do not fear the situation. That is natures psychotherapy method. Let the child live the ordeal off. They will overgrow it. Tell the child this is normal. Other methods make them vulnerable, and they start fearing anxiety symptoms itself, causing further deterioration. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck. Take care.