Relaxation and Stress Reduction

Relaxation and Stress Reduction Module 1
Knowing Your Goals
Stress happens in all of our lives, it’s unavoidable. Stress results from any change that you must adapt to. In this module, we’ll discuss typical reactions to stress and how it potentially impacts the body. We’ll also talk about body awareness, breathing, and meditation techniques for stress.

• How You React to Stress
• Body Awareness
• Breathing
• Progressive Relaxation
• Meditation
• Visualization

Relaxation and Stress Reduction Module 2
Relaxation Training
In module 2, we cover relaxation training techniques that help you reverse the effects of high stress. We introduce principles of self-hypnosis, which can help with deep relaxation, positive changes, and alleviating specific problems such as insomnia. Autogenics can help with fatigue, tension and symptoms such as headaches. We’ll also discuss how to combine techniques for a more powerful effect.

• Applied Relaxation Training
• Self-Hypnosis
• Autogenics
• Brief Combination Techniques
• Focusing

Relaxation and Stress Reduction Module 3
Coping Skills
In module 3, we’ll discuss mind over matter and how thoughts influence your feelings, physical sensations, and behavior. You’ll learn how to positively face worry and anxiety by being proactive and engaging in realistic assessments. We’ll also cover coping skills for fear and how to counteract irrational anxious thoughts.

• Refuting Irrational Ideas
• Facing Worry and Anxiety
• Coping Skills Training for Fears
• Anger Inoculation
• Goal Setting and Time Management

Relaxation and Stress Reduction Module 4
Stress Management
Stress management involves clarifying values, defining goals, and developing a plan to reach your goals. In module 4 we discuss goal setting, time management, and work-stress management. We’ll also discuss how eating habits, nutrition, and exercise impacts stress levels.

• Assertiveness Training
• Work-Stress Management
• Nutrition and Stress
• Exercise
• Getting Unstuck