Today our topic of discussion is Step in Relaxation Therapy.
Step in Relaxation Therapy
Steps of Relaxation Technique
Benson and or (1984) described the following steps for this response:
- Step 1: Pick a brief phrase or word that reflects your basic belief systems
- Step 2: Choose a comfortable position
- Step 3: Close your eyes Step 4: Relax your muscle
- Step 5: Become aware of your breathing and start using your selected focus word
- Step 6: Maintain a passive attitude
- Step 7: Continue for a set period of time
- Step 8: Practice the technique twice a day.
The response combines meditation with relaxation. The other techniques of stress management will also include the following:
- Thought stopping: It is a self-directed behavioral approach used to gain control of self-defeating thoughts. When these thoughts occur the individual stops the thought process and focuses on conscious relaxation.
- Exercise: Regular exercise, especially, aerobic movement, results in improved circulation, increased release of endorphins on an enhanced sense of well-being.
- Humor: In the forms of laughter, cartoons, funny movies, riddles, audiocassettes, comic books and joke books, humor can be used for both the nurse and patient.
- Assertive behavior: Open, honest, sharing feelings, desires and opinions in a controlled way. The individual who has control over one’s own life is less subject to stress.
- Social support: This may take the form of organized support and self-help groups, relationships with family and friends and professional help. In addition, meditation, breathing techniques, therapeutic touch, music therapy and biofeedback can be used as stress management technique.
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