A system designed to help classroom teachers train their students to reduce anger, control potential violence and raise test scores.

 

The pioneering work of Dr. Ralph Hillman has lead to the creation of The BREATHE System. A system designed to help classroom teachers train their students to reduce anger, control potential violence and raise test scores. The program works well for adults, too.

 

The BREATHE System comes in two phases: First, Teaching students, staff and teachers how, when, and where to do the actual TheBreatheSystem patterns. Second, Training staff and teachers to use the Voice Management for Teachers so that how they sound does not generate negative, hostile or inappropriate responses in students.

The BREATHE System helps deal with school violence in two ways: Prevention: the potential for committing violent behavior may be significantly reduced by decreasing stress and tension in the classroom, in three ways; (A) by improving teacher vocal behavior and classroom control, (B) by having teachers and students utilizing "The Big Three" (erect posture, relaxed neck and shoulder muscles, and breathing from the diaphram) and (C) by having teachers and students using the calming breathe as a habit pattern. Coping with actual threats: Teachers have a well-rehearsed, concrete, seven-step plan of exactly what to do/not to do with any threats of violence or other disruption in the classroom.

 

Channel 5 News, the CBS affiliate, Nashville, presented a special report on a BREATHESystem Model School, Black Fox Elementary in Murfreesboro. The All News Channel (ANC), which is seen in 35 million US Cable and Satellite TV households, rebroadcast this special report.

 

Recently, the Associated Press released an article about how The BREATHE System can be used to calm the fears and reduce the stress of elementary school students. Please click here to read a copy of the article.

 

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". . . your breathing method got me through what could have been the most tramatic event of my life."
Gwen

 

"I find not only do your techniques help me relax, but they help me perform better."
Amy Smith

 

"The child stands erect, shoulders straight, against a door or wall and then begins a series of deep breathing exercises -- the headache will usually disappear within two to five minutes. Smiles replace frowns, the headache is conquered and the student returns to the classroom more quickly... "
Peggy Sartain

 

"Since I have recommended you many times to audiences to which I have been personally and directly accountable, I certainly recommend you to others without hesitation."
James Burton
Dean of the Business School
Middle Tennessee State University

 

Phil Waldrop, Ed.D., MTSU Education Professor, sought after classroom management expert and collaborator with Dr. Hillman for the past 7 years, believes The BREATHE System information has helped his Education students to be better prepared to handle students in the classrooms they are being trained to serve.

 

Carl Shartner, Ph.D., author, visiting lecturer and Consulting Psychologist, created the concept of Voice Management for Teachers and the initial BREATHE seven step plan for coping with threats of classroom violence. Together, these three are responsible for The BREATHE System as it currently exists.