Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Slides:



Advertisements
Similar presentations
Relaxation Techniques Part I.  What is the mind-body connection?  What is stress?  Why is the mind-body connection important to our health?  What.
Advertisements

Progressive Muscular Relaxation Kelly, Brooke, Sam, & Danielle Progressive Muscle Relaxation Kelly, Sam, Brooke, Danielle.
-.  Stress is a physical, mental or emotional response to events that causes bodily or mental tension. It is an outside force or event that has an effect.
Ergonomics INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES: This presentation is designed to assist trainers conducting OSHA 10-hour.
Mind and Body Medicine. Mind Body Medicine Unites the Mental and the physical aspects of the healing process Integrates medical practice with psychological.
Kristin McCabe B.S. Exercise Science Licensed Massage Therapist.
AUTOGENIC TRAINING By: Carvelle Jean-Philippe,. WHAT IS AUTOGENIC TRAINING?  Autogenic Therapy (AT) is a powerful mind and body technique involving simple.
© 2011 McGraw-Hill Higher Education. All rights reserved. Autogenic Training, Imagery, and Progressive Relaxation Chapter 10.
Stress Management Anticipating and Monitoring Personal Stressors.
1 Progressive Muscle Relaxation. 2 Background  Edmund Jacobson, M.D.  Relaxed body  Relaxed mind  No emphasis on clearing the mind.
Why Regulate Arousal? Athletes who don’t effectively cope with stress may experience decreases in performance, as well as mental and physical distress.
Meditation. What Exactly is Mediation? Meditation is a practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention.
Stress Reduction and Relaxation SSG Jaylene K. Hamilton.
 Fibromyalgia By: Nicholas Bono. What is fibromyalgia?  Fibromyalgia is a common syndrome in which an individual may experience long-term, body wide.
BY YOGA GURU. Benefits  Improves posture  Strengthens thighs, knees, and ankles  Firms abdomen and buttocks  Relieves sciatica  Reduces flat feet.
Tips for Relaxation of Stress Response Going for the 3 Increases: Increase in Health, Increase in Happiness & Increase in Energy Strategies for Success.
Describe how Physical Activities help reduce stress
American Medical Association Definition:
10 EXAMPLES HOW LAUGHTER YOGA CHANGES YOUR LIFE
Relaxation Techniques. Techniques Autogenic relaxation Progressive muscle relaxation Visualization Other.
Ergonomics INSTRUCTOR’S NOTES: This presentation is designed to assist trainers.
© 2007 Arizona State University ASU 101 Part 4: Managing Stress— Implementing a Relaxation Practice Dena Hester Program Coordinator,
COMBAT BATTLEFIELD STRESS REFERENCES REFERENCES FM LEADERS MANUAL FOR COMBAT STRESS CONTROL FM – RISK MANAGEMENT FM – COMBAT STRESS.
Chapter 3 Managing Stress Slide 1 of 2 Progressive Relaxation Try This Sit quietly in a comfortable chair or lie down and close your eyes. Make sure that.
Stress Management. *Analyze Stressors and Stress Management Skills Stress is the body’s reaction to any stimulus that requires a person to adjust to a.
Sue Zimmerman. What is Meditation? “Meditation is the art of opening to each moment with calm awareness.” (Davich, 1998).
BELLWORK Describe How you can recognize certain stress symptoms.
Assure Lesson Plan By: Bridget Ware. Guided Imagery, Deep Breathing, & Relaxation Techniques.
© 2015 DR JENNIFER CUNNINGHAM What is the fight or flight response?
The Three-Legged Stool. Between 60-90% of healthcare visits are related to M/B stress-induced conditions.
Stress.
By Cy Fisher. Objectives For Learning Refresh on belly breathing. Overview of progressive relaxation 5 min. Overview of para-sympathetic activation of.
Harmonization exercises III
Diabetes Prevention Learning to Manage Stress Month 3; Class 1.
Stress Management for Parents. What is Stress? Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to a situation that places pressure on an individual.
Stress Management for Parents. What is Stress? Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to a situation that places pressure on an individual.
Autogenic Training, Imagery, and Progressive Relaxation Chapter 11 McGraw-Hill/Irwin © 2013 McGraw-Hill Companies. All Rights Reserved.
Practical Relaxation for the Working Professional Presented By: Jessie Taylor.
Presented by the HCC Counseling Department COPING WITH STRESS.
Stress management Rawhia salah Assistant Prof. of Nursing 2015/2016 Nursing Management and leadership 485.
90 seconds to Pain relief; Using the Strain- Counterstrain Technique Andrea Gordon, MD Richard McKinney, MD Integrative Medicine for the Underserved August.
Other Relaxation Techniques
Comprehensive Stress Management
Posture changes during pregnancy
Coping with Test Anxiety
Biofeedback and Other Relaxation Techniques
MEDITATION 101 DNYANESHWAR SHEWALE, PT
Coping with Anxiety Date:
Comprehensive Stress Management
Dorinda “Kasey” Laughman
Different types and the benefits
Outstanding Health Benefits Of Chamomile Green Tea.
Stress Management.
RECOVERY STRATEGIES Physiological strategies – Cool down, hydration
21 Meditation.
Full Body Massage Technique Full body massage may take many forms because of the variety of types of massage, called modalities, practiced. According to.
Wellness Stretching - Recommended to stretch all major muscle groups (demonstrated below) at least 4 hourly to help improve flexibility, reduce muscle.
COLL 148: Week 3 Stress Management
Stress Management.
Muscular System Notes Functions and Organs.
STRESS Stressor Eustress Distress A source or cause of stress
How to Manage Stress Lesson 6 November 9th, 2010.
Relaxation Calming Down. Relaxation Calming Down.
Presentation by: Makaykla Brady 5 th hour
The Basics of Ergonomics
Effects of Indian Head Massage
Stress Management for Parents. What is Stress? Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to a situation that places pressure on an individual.
Stress Mental Health.
Chapter 12 Muscular System.
Presentation transcript:

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Relaxation technique that involves contracting and relaxing muscle groups throughout the body

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Goal: To reverse the physiological and psychological effect of the stress response

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Positive effects Relieves muscular tension Relieves anxiety Helps with insomnia Helps with depression Fatigue Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Positive effects Muscle Spasms Neck and back pain High blood pressure Mild phobias Stuttering

Progressive Muscle Relaxation Steps Choose a comfortable position Lying down or sitting in a chair 2. Start from one end of the body (Head or feet) Select a muscle group and tighten it for 5-7 seconds Then relax the muscles for 20-30 seconds 3. Repeat procedure for each muscle group If specific muscle is difficult to relax—repeat procedure up to 5 times

Progressive Muscle Relaxation The following phrases may be used to help you “relax.” Let go of the tension I am calm and relaxed Relax and smooth out the muscles Let the tension dissolve away Let go more and more Deeper and deeper