Colour Breathing WORKS. Latest CBRT Evidence 2016

1. 85% of the users
in this feedback
enjoyed using the
Colour Breathing
Disks to relax and
94% more aware
of their breathing
pattern!
84% of
participants
agreed they
felt more
relaxed
because of
CBRT.
69% of users
would like to
own a Colour
Breathing kit for
home use.
40% of users
felt less anxious
and 80% “less
annoyed” after
only 2 sessions.
Colour Breathing Relaxation Technique®
Case study evidence feedback from 45 individuals in a GROUP setting of 5 people
receiving two CBRT Relaxation Support Sessions each.
© CBRT Healthcare Innovation Systems Ltd. January 2016

2. Demographics.
20%
Male Female
45 participants agreed to be the case studies for 3 newly trained CBRT Practitioners and receive
over a course of 2 weeks CBRT Relaxation Support Sessions (CBRT RSS) twice in a group setting
of 5 people.
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20%
80%

3. Demographics.
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12
14
16
NumberofParticipants Age groups of the 45 participants
3
18 - 24 years
old
25 - 34 years
old
35 - 44 years
old
45 - 54 years
old
55 - 64 years
old
65 - 74 years
old
Series1 5 3 6 15 13 3
0
2
4
6
8
10
NumberofParticipants

4. The participant ‘felt at ease’ with their CBRT Practitioner.
Results from the very first session:
16%
Strongly Agree
Agree
4
84%

5. 100% of users felt that their CBRT Practitioner clearly explained the CBRT
Technique and ‘what was going to happen.’
Session One
Strongly Agree Agree
Session Two
18%
Strongly Agree Agree
76%
24%
5
82%
18%

6. 86% of participants felt they were ‘able to relax’ during their first ever CBRT
Relaxation Support Session.
16%
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral
6
62%
22%

7. After 2 sessions 94% of participants ‘became more aware’ of their breathing pattern.
Session One
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Session Two
4% 2%
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
49%
40%
11%
56%
38%
4%
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8. 87% of participants felt they ‘became more aware’ of their physical body during
the group CBRT Relaxation Support Session.
Session One
2%
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Strongly Disagree
Session Two
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral
29%
51%
18%
42%
45%
13%
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9. 85% of participants ‘strongly agree’ / ‘agree’ they enjoy using Colour Breathing
Disks as a focus.
Session One Session Two
2%
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral DisagreeStrongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree
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36%
49%
13%
49%
33%
18%

10. Also - 85% of participants ‘strongly agreed’ or ‘agreed’ they enjoyed using
Colour Breathing Affirmation Cards as part of their session.
Session One Session Two
Strongly Agree Agree Neutral
2%
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
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27%
40%
33%
49%
36%
13%

11. 69% of participants would like to continue to receive future CBRT Relaxation
Support Sessions within a group setting.
18%
29%
2%
Strongly Agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
51%
Strongly Disagree
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12. 51% of the participants would like the opportunity to try receiving CBRT Relaxation
Support Sessions – ‘as an individual’ with their CBRT Practitioner - in a 1:1 session.
Session One
2% 2%
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Session Two
4%
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
16%
40%
40%
12
20%
31%
38%
7%
4%

13. 69% of the 45 participants ‘strongly agreed’ + ‘agreed’ they would like to be able to
own and use their own CBRT kit at home.
Session One
4%2%
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Session Two
5% 4%
Strongly Agree Agree
Neutral Disagree
Strongly Disagree
4%
22%
56%
16%
2%
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29%
40%
22%
5%

14. After 2 sessions of CBRT - improvements demonstrated 40% of users NOT AT ALL
‘feeling nervous, anxious or ‘on edge.’ An excellent overall improvement in wellbeing
for ALL users.
Session One
5%
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
Session Two
2%
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day.
31%
42%
22%
5%
40%
49%
9%
2%
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15. After 2 sessions of CBRT - improvements demonstrated - 62% of participants
“Not at all” feeling unable to ‘stop or control worrying.’ An excellent overall wellbeing
improvement for ALL users.
Session One
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
Session Two
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day.
47%
27%
24%
2%
62%
27%
7%
4%
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16. After 2 sessions of CBRT improvements demonstrated - 62% of users replied “NOT
AT ALL” as to whether they had been ‘worrying too much about different things.’
Another excellent overall improvement for ALL users.
Session One Session Two
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day.
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
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25%
42%
22%
11%
62%
27%
7%
4%

17. After only 2 CBRT sessions - a massive 40% of participants felt that they had no
trouble relaxing at all! – Up from 7% before the first session.
Session One Session Two
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day.
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
4%
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
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7%
69%
11%
13%
40%
47%
9%
4%

18. 67% of users replied “NOT At ALL” when asked if they had experienced any “being
so restless that it is hard to sit still.”
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day.
2% 2%
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
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67%
29%
Nearly every day.

19. After only 2 sessions over 2 weeks of CBRT - a massive 80% of participants
said that they had not been easily annoyed or irritable ‘NOT AT ALL.’
An massive overall improvement from only 16% before the first session.
Session One Session Two
Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following problems?
0 = Not at all, 1 = Several days, 2 = More than half the days, 3 = Nearly every day.
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
2%
Not at all
Several days
More than half the days
Nearly every day.
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16%
53%
22%
9%
80%
13%
2%
5%

20. It was found that the participants feelings/perception about their PHYSICAL
HEALTH also improved after only 2 sessions of CBRT.
Session One Session Two
18%
Good Fairly good Not good
7%
Good Fairly good Not good
20
47%
35%
18%
55%
38%

21. It was found the participants feelings/ perception about their MENTAL HEALTH
also improved after only 2 sessions of CBRT.
Session One
7%
Good Fairly good Not good
Session Two
4%
Good Fairly good Not good
51%42% 60%
36%
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22. It was found that participants feelings/perceptions about their ENJOYMENT OF
LIFE also improved overall after only 2 sessions of CBRT.
Session One Session Two
9%
Good Fairly good Not good
4%
Good Fairly good Not good
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42%
49%
60%
36%

23. It was found that the participants feelings/ perceptions of ‘feeling optimistic about
the future’ also improved overall after only 2 sessions of CBRT.
Session One Session Two
9%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
9%9%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
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9%
40%
36%
15%
9%
33%
49%
9%

24. It was found participants feelings / perception of ‘I’ve been feeling useful’
improved overall after only 2 sessions of CBRT.
Session One Session Two
18%
7%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
9%11%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
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18%
35%
40% 38%
42%
11%

25. It was found that the participants feelings/perception of ‘I’ve been feeling relaxed’
OFTEN improved from 9% to 40% after only 2 sessions of CBRT.
Session One Session Two
7%
9%
4%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
2%2%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
25
80%
56%
40%

26. It was found that the participants’ feelings / perception of ‘I’ve been dealing with
problems well’ improved overall after only 2 sessions of CBRT.
Session One Session Two
11%
4%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
11%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
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11%
49%
36%
4%
58%
31%
11%

27. An overall improvement in participants feedback to ‘I've been thinking clearly’
(27% to 42%) after only 2 CBRT group sessions.
Session One Session Two
2%
7%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
2%
7%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
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64%
27%
7%
49%42%
7%

28. An overall improvement found for participants after only 2 sessions for ‘I've been
feeling close to other people.’
Session One Session Two
13%
20%
Rarely Some of the time Often All of the time
2%
16%
Rarely Some of the time Often All of the time
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20%
47%
20%
29%
53%
16%

29. 25% of participants felt ‘able to make up my own mind about things’ ALL OF THE
TIME after only 2 sessions.
Session One Session Two
2%
Rarely Some of the time
Often All of the time
Some of the time Often
All of the time
29
29%
51%
18%
22%
53%
25%

30. After the very first session 84% of participants STRONGLY AGREED or AGREED
that they ‘feel more relaxed’ because of attending a CBRT Relaxation Support
Session.
16%
Strongly Agree
30
62%
22%
Agree
Neutral

31. Feedback from users after 2 sessions of CBRT:
• The participant thought about colour more e.g. range of colours in her garden. Also not to worry
about things you cannot change.
• Felt calmer in myself, even though the week has been very busy. I have slept sounder than in
previous weeks.
• Linda had a peaceful night’s sleep following the session and is sure that was because of the
session, reinforcing her opinion of it being effective.
• The participant called to say, she would be coming to the next session as the benefits she gained
was a lovely surprise. She told me “during the past week she felt more relaxed, was putting herself
first and enjoyed having quiet times.
• Difficult to say if colour sessions as started a new job second week. Had lots to do old job and
definitely felt more energy after the first session but was that because I had been focussed.
• During the week, the participant felt more relaxed, she felt better, felt more optimistic. It’s helping
her let go of things.
• Kevin slept better for a few days but then went back to poor sleep and feeling less relaxed.
• Slept better.
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32. Feedback from users after 2 sessions of CBRT:
• This participant found her sleep had improved, she believed this was due to her body being less
stressed.
• I have noticed that I have related to certain colours a little more. drawn to them perhaps. The colours
being the colours I have seen with the disks.
• I have noticed that I have related to certain colours and a little more drawn to them perhaps.
• Graham feels being able to focus on his breathing and visualising colour has helped his pain.
• The participant had a feeling of being more contented and used the colours during the week.• The participant had a feeling of being more contented and used the colours during the week.
• Helen felt much more energised and positive for the first few days after the sessions.
• More relaxed during the week. Got more done. Becoming open to other peoples moods.
• Justin was surprised to find his sleeping was better for a few nights after the last session. He felt
surprisingly well.
• Slept extremely well after first session and felt re-energised for about 3-4 days. Wonderful. the second
session felt much 'more' than the first session, I was more relaxed and better able to absorb the
colours. I was amazed at the good effect it had and thoroughly enjoyed it.
• The participant felt less anxious and was happy about this. Her working life means she is on her feet
all day and she found she had a little more energy.
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33. Feedback from users after 2 sessions of CBRT:
• Nikki found she was quite emotional for a few days following the session, but after that felt better and as if
some weight had gone from her.
• The participant felt relaxed for a couple of days after the CBRT session.
• More relaxed.
• Sarah felt totally relaxed following the first session and has been feeling calmer in herself since this. The
participant had a bit more inner reassurance and the thought of her new job was a little less daunting.
• It was easier to concentrate on the circles and I absorbed more.
• Hugh had a good night’s sleep following the treatment and felt less pain than previously, but this reverted
back after a day or so. He is hoping another session will help with the pain management.
• The participant told me “her family commented on how they saw a positive difference in her well-being, she
looked so relaxed and calm”. The comment was said to her, four days after she had attended the CBRT
session. The participant stated she did feel relaxed and confident.
• More relaxed and less anxious.
• The participant felt happier and more at ease join the group for the second session. She benefited from the
previous session by way of her confidence and the fact she really enjoyed herself, time for herself.
• Woken an awareness of colours.
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34. Feedback from users after 2 sessions of CBRT:
• Jayne enjoyed the first session and felt relaxed for the rest of the day. She was on a high and is looking
forward to the second session. She has been divorced for a while and feels she has a lot of responsibility
for her children so often has trouble relaxing.
• The relaxed feeling was a welcome relief from how she normally feels.
• Peter has tried focusing on his breathing and affirmations at bedtime and feels these have helped him
sleep a little better.
• Clearer thinking. The participant was quietly surprised how she felt from the last session, peaceful and
more able to manage her family commitment and dynamics.
• Was in a very good mood after leaving and was very aware of colours everywhere. the lights in the
restaurant, a tv programme and the colours of flowers made me very cheerful.
• Zena is almost blind but could see the colours of the disks. She has always been positive in her outlook on
life and felt these disks enhanced her positivity. She is used to affirmations and felt they fully
complemented the disks.
• The participant told me she understood how she could benefit from the relaxation more if she hadn't had
her cough, she preoccupied trying not to cough and disturb the session.
• More talk time and more relaxed, and joking around too, how I used to be!
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