Relaxation Therapy
Relaxation refers to lowering the state of arousal of the
nervous system. Sometimes people confuse being distracted
from worrying thoughts as being relaxed, eg, when watching
the television.
When you are deeply relaxed ...
• the mind is still and not racing
• the emotions you feel include: calm, tranquil,
comfortable ...
• the body feels still, maybe comfortably heavy or
comfortably light
When you are deeply relaxed there are many benefits
...
• the immune system may improve
• it is harder to become uptight
• your thinking is clearer and it is often easier to
solve problems
• is is harder to become drained and tired
• you are certainly much easier to be with
!
Some types of relaxation methods include:
• Progressive Muscle Relaxation
• Guided Imagery
• "Centering"
• Self-hypnosis
• Auto-genic training
referral for:
• yoga
• meditation
• Tai Chi
