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Stress Management Exercises Are you feeling stressed? These stress management exercises include relaxation techniques, time management, and other effective ways to deal with stress. Learn about symptoms and coping with stress.
Definition of Stress What is stress? To understand what it means when a person says, "I'm feeling stressed," let's consider the physiological definition of stress. In physiology, stress is anything that causes the body to respond by releasing stress hormones.
Symptoms of Stress Chronic stress causes a number of physical symptoms. A review of some of the most common symptoms of stress.
Causes of Stress The most common causes of stress - chronic stress, that is - are emotional stressors.
Healthy Coping With Stress These facts about coping with stress describe the importance of using a variety of coping strategies to manage stress and anxiety, and how to cope effectively in the long term.
Build Coping Skills It is important to build coping skills that are healthy, effective, and stand the test of time. Here's how to know if your stress coping skills stand the test of time.
Stress Management Worksheets These free stress management worksheets will help you identify your causes of stress, find healthy coping skills to deal with stress, and find ways to take care of yourself physically and emotionally to better withstand stress.
Anger Management Worksheets These free anger management worksheets will help you to identify your anger triggers and find more effective ways to deal with anger.
Overcoming Anxiety: 5 Quick Ways to Overcome Anxiety Find anxiety treatment that is right for you, and get quick relief from anxiety with these strategies. Learn about the causes and symptoms of anxiety and what to do about it.
Definition of Anxiety A look at the definition of anxiety. Anxiety can range from a feeling of unease at its mildest, to a panic attack at the most severe end of the spectrum.
Anxiety Symptoms Coping with anxiety symptoms is possible. Relaxation is one of the best natural remedies for anxiety. Learn how to reduce physical symptoms of anxiety attacks.
Causes of Anxiety Does anxiety have any purpose? The causes of anxiety attacks relate to the adaptive and protective functions of anxiety. A look at why people become anxious and what to do about it.
Anxiety Treatment Treating anxiety is possible. For successful anxiety treatment it is important to use a variety of techniques and find out which ones are effective for you. No single technique will work for everyone.
Relaxation Techniques Description of different relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, guided imagery, meditation, and autogenics. Learn how to use these relaxation exercises.
What is Relaxation? What is relaxation? Relaxation is the act of relaxing the mind and body, and can also be defined as the state of being relaxed.
Tips to Relax These tips to relax will help you make the most of your relaxation experience and optimize your success with relaxation.
Experience Relaxation Therapy Relaxation therapy will help you to relieve stress, control anxiety symptoms, improve sleep, and have a better quality of life in general. Effective and easy relaxation techniques allow you to master the skill of relaxation.
Relaxation Downloads Free relaxation downloads. Relaxation video and audio guide you to relax using visualization, progressive muscle relaxation, creative expression relaxation, and other relaxation techniques. Read the descriptions, and then visit the links to access the video or audio files.
A Variety of Relaxation Styles These free relaxation scripts cover a variety of different styles of relaxation. Learn to relax or find your relaxation style with these scripts.
Visualizations Visualization is the process by which you relax by picturing a relaxing scene, place, or image.
Guided Imagery The free guided imagery scripts provided here allow you to relax and make positive changes. Guided Imagery can be used to visualize positive actions, changes, or accomplishments.
Relaxation for Anxiety Relief Relaxation specifically targeted at reducing anxiety in the moment by calming the mind and body.
Guided Meditation Relax by focusing the mind. Use these guided meditations to calm the mind and relax the body and/or to achieve health, healing, or the ability to quickly relax.
Physical Relaxation Techniques A variety of physical relaxation exercises, whether by focusing on a specific muscle group, tensing and relaxing muscle groups, moving or stretching.
Creative Expression Creative Expression Relaxation Relax using creative outlets - art, music, movement, or other forms of self-expression.
Quick Relaxation Strategies to relax quickly, any time and any place.
Sleep Relaxation Relaxation scripts specifically aimed to help you quickly and easily fall asleep.
Autogenic Relaxation Relaxation techniques that involve imagining your limbs are warm and heavy, breathing is slow and regular, etc.
Sensory Relaxation Sensory relaxation involves the use of the senses (vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell) to bring about relaxation. This may involve imagining or experiencing different sensations.
Relaxation for Children These kids relaxation downloads are free scripts for children that can be used to guide children or adults to relax using quick and easy relaxation techniques.
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Relaxation Response If you need to relax quickly, try the fast and easy relaxation techniques on this page. The relaxation response is opposite to the body's stress response. Relaxation is one of the best natural remedies for anxiety.
Relaxation Quiz Relaxation Quiz: Which Easy Relaxation Techniques Might Work for You. This relaxation quiz allows you to identify easy relaxation techniques that may be effective for you. Determine muscle relaxation, visualizaiton, creative, and sensory relaxation preferences.
Relaxation Examples Relaxation examples for muscle relaxation, visualization, sensory, and creative expression relaxation techniques.
Relaxation Scripts Access free relaxation scripts to apply easy relaxation techniques at home. Unique scripts for relaxation include progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, sleep relaxation and more.
A Variety of Relaxation Styles These free relaxation scripts cover a variety of different styles of relaxation. Learn to relax or find your relaxation style with these scripts.
Visualization Scripts Visualization is the process by which you relax by picturing a relaxing scene, place, or image.
Guided imagery Scripts The free guided imagery scripts provided here allow you to relax and make positive changes. Guided Imagery can be used to visualize positive actions, changes, or accomplishments.
Relaxation for Anxiety Relief Relaxation specifically targeted at reducing anxiety in the moment by calming the mind and body.
Guided Meditation Scripts Relax by focusing the mind. Use these guided meditations to calm the mind and relax the body and/or to achieve health, healing, or the ability to quickly relax.
Physical Relaxation Techniques A variety of physical relaxation exercises, whether by focusing on a specific muscle group, tensing and relaxing muscle groups, moving or stretching.
Quick Relaxation Strategies to relax quickly, any time and any place.
Sleep Relaxation Relaxation scripts specifically aimed to help you quickly and easily fall asleep.
Autogenics Relaxation techniques that involve imagining your limbs are warm and heavy, breathing is slow and regular, etc.
Sensory Relaxation Sensory relaxation involves the use of the senses (vision, hearing, touch, taste, smell) to bring about relaxation. This may involve imagining or experiencing different sensations.
Relaxation for Children These relaxation scripts for children can be used to guide children or adults to relax using quick and easy relaxation techniques.
Custom Relaxation Scripts How to create personalized relaxation scripts. The main elements that compose a relaxation script are the induction, body (relaxation technique), and conclusion. Combine these elements for your own customized relaxation script.
Tools & Products Access free relaxation products including relaxation scripts, relaxation downloads, a monthly newsletter, podcasts and more. This page provides an overview of all of the products available from InnerHealthStudio.com.
Guided Relaxation Scripts CD Relax with these calming guided relaxation scripts. Experience a variety of relaxation techniques including progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, guided imagery, autogenics, and meditation.
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Relaxation Advice Relaxation advice for coping with stress and learning relaxation techniques. Ask and answer questions about stress management, anxiety, coping skills, and relaxation.
Relaxation Tips Newsletter Free relaxation tips delivered each month to your inbox. Includes tip of the month, new relaxation scripts, stress management, coping, and relaxation Q&A.
Relaxation by Inner Health Studio Podcast Relaxation by Inner Health Studio is a podcast for relaxation audio (progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, guided imagery, etc). Featuring a new relaxation download each week.
Relaxation Updates Relaxation updates from the Relaxation by Inner Health Studio podcast will appear on this page.
About Me About Inner Health Studio and Candi Raudebaugh. Learn easy relaxation techniques, manage stress, improve coping skills, have a better quality of life, and improve your inner health.
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Inner Health Studio Mental Health Services Professional services offered in Red Deer, Alberta include mental health occupational therapy and general mental health services.
Occupational Therapy Find out about occupational therapy (OT) in mental health and how relaxation is an important part of OT. This page also discusses how occupational therapists define a person.
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A Relaxing Walk This relaxation script will guide you to take a relaxing walk - not just in your mind, but actually physically walking to relax. Access the download here.
Affirmations for Self-Esteem This affirmations for self-esteem relaxation script includes affirmations to increase self-esteem and confidence and promote a general feeling of calm.
Anchoring Relaxation "Anchoring" is an effective way to train your body to quickly relax by making an association in your brain between a state of relaxation and touching a specific spot on your hand or wrist. Access the download here.
Autogenics Autogenics involves imagining that your limbs are warm and heavy, your heart rate is slow and steady, and your forehead is cool. This process will induce the relaxation response.
Beach Visualization Visualization relaxation is an effective way to relax the mind and body by picturing a relaxing scene. This script guides you to imagine relaxing on a beautiful beach. Access the download here.
Breathing Relaxation for Children This breathing relaxation for children is for anyone who is learning to relax. Both children and adults can use this breathing relaxation exercise as an easy relaxation technique. Access the download here.
Candle Visualization Relaxation This candle relaxation is a guided imagery script in which I'll guide you to imagine relaxing while looking at a candle. You can relax your body and mind by focusing on the candle. Access the download here.
Counting Meditation This counting meditation script will guide you to relax with meditation, using counting. Counting will allow you to focus your mind, which will lead to deep relaxation. Access the download here.
Emotional Awareness Relaxation This emotional awareness relaxation is a sensory relaxation process that can allow you to become more aware of feelings based on the sensory experience of an emotion. Access the download here.
Forest Visualization This Forest Visualization is a guided imagery relaxation script in which you imagine walking through a beautiful forest in the mountains.
Get Back to Sleep Getting back to sleep can be difficult, especially for those who experience insomnia. Relaxation is how to sleep after waking up by relaxing your mind and body again. This relaxation script will help you to calm your thoughts and return your body to a sleepy, restful state. Access the download here.
Get Rid of Nightmares Many people experience night terrors and struggle with how to get rid of nightmares. This relaxation script uses guided imagery and visualization to help return your mind to a peaceful, restful state free of fear after experiencing a nightmare. Access the download here.
Guided Imagery for Writing an Exam This guided imagery script will allow you to visualize the process of studying for and writing an exam. Visualizing success will promote increased confidence, concentration, and memory. Relaxation can also improve the ability to learn by eliminating some of the anxiety that interferes with taking in new information. Access the download here.
Healing Relaxation This healing relaxation begins with passive progressive muscle relaxation, and then guides you to imagine your body healing itself. Access the download here.
Learn an Instrument Meditation Feeling relaxed and confident can help you learn an instrument or other new skill more easily. This meditation aims to help increase confidence and motivation when learning to play an instrument. Access the download here.
Music Relaxation The purpose of this music relaxation script is to find out how different styles of music affect your mood and energy level. This is an expressive media exercise (using media for self expression). Access the download here.
Overcoming Shyness This relaxation script is for overcoming shyness. Use guided imagery, affirmations, and visualization to foster a sense of self-confidence and help decrease social anxiety. Access the download here.
Peaceful Place This script will allow you to relax your mind and imagine your own safe, peaceful place. This place will be an imaginary area that you can visualize to help calm and relax your mind when you are feeling stressed. Access the download here.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation with Keywords Progressive muscle relaxation involves progressively tensing and then relaxing muscles throughout your body to induce the relaxation response. This progressive relaxation script includes the keywords "breathe" and "relax" to further help you achieve a state of relaxation. Access the download here.
Quick and Easy Relaxation This quick and easy relaxation is a method that you can use every day, at any time, to decrease the tension in your body and counteract the effects of stress. Access the download here.
Quick Progressive Muscle Relaxation This is a quick progressive muscle relaxation script that will allow you to focus on key areas where stress can build up. By relaxing these areas as you go about your daily activities, some of the symptoms of stress may be prevented. Access the download here.
Relaxation for Asthma This relaxation for asthma script will help to calm breathing, reduce muscle tension in the chest and throat, and get though an asthma attack. This relaxation script is also effective for anxiety symptoms that cause breathing difficulty. Access the download here.
Relaxation for Children This relaxation for children guides children or adults to relax using quick and simple breathing methods and progressive relaxation techniques. Access the download here.
Relaxation for Pain Relief Relaxation of any type is effective for pain management. People who do relaxation exercises are better able to tolerate pain, AND they actually feel less pain. In other words, relaxation exercises can take at least some of your pain away, and make the pain you do have a little easier to tolerate. Access the download here.
Relaxation to Deal with Anger This guided relaxation script describes how to deal with anger quickly and effectively in the moment. Guides you in controlling anger and managing anger when it arises. Access the download here.
Relaxation to Decrease Jaw Clenching TMJ, teeth grinding, jaw clenching, and tension can all lead to clenching jaws or jaw pain that interferes with sleep and with everyday life. This relaxation script will help to decrease clenching of the jaw by guiding you to release the muscles that lead to jaw tension, and will guide you to fall asleep free from tension. Access the download here.
Relaxation to Relieve Anxiety This relaxation session will help you to relieve anxiety quickly and easily. Relaxation is a natural anxiety cure that will allow you to gain control over some of your body's automatic responses. Access the download here.
Relaxation for Work Commitments Stress This script is for decreasing the stress caused by work commitments. Listening to this relaxation audio right before bed can be effective to help you put thoughts of work aside so you can get to sleep.
Self-Esteem Relaxation Relax with affirmations, meditation, visualization and deep breathing. This self-esteem relaxation can be used to promote positive self-image and help you fall asleep in a positive frame of mind. Access the download here.
Sensory Relaxation This sensory relaxation script will guide you to imagine a variety of sensations to help focus the mind and promote relaxation. This journey through the senses will include sight, sound, smell, taste, touch and movement. Access the download here.
Sleep Countdown This sleep countdown is a guided relaxation script that will help you fall asleep. Focusing the mind allows you to decrease the thoughts that can interfere with falling asleep, and teach you how to allow thoughts to pass rather than dwelling on them and remaining alert. Access the download here.
Sleep Relaxation Guided sleep relaxation is a natural sleep aid that will help you unwind and simply sleep. Listen to this relaxation script any time you need to drift easily into deep, healthy sleep. Access the download here.
Spiritual Meditation Meditation is effective in reducing blood pressure, decreasing anxiety, improving pain tolerance, raising mood, and counteracting the harmful effects of stress. Spiritual is defined here as whatever gives YOU meaning. Access the download here.
Starry Sky This starry sky relaxation is a guided imagery script that will describe relaxing at dusk and watching the stars appear in the night sky. Access the download here.
Stretch and Relax This stretch and relax script will guide you to relax your body by stretching out key areas to decrease the tension in your muscles. Access the download here.
Summer Clouds Visualization This summer clouds relaxation script will guide you to imagine gazing at the clouds on a warm summer day. A guided imagery / visualization relaxation script. Access the download here.
Warm Autogenic Relaxation Script This warm autogenic relaxation script will guide you to imagine that each part of your body is warming and relaxing. Relax your whole body with a pleasant feeling of warmth. Access the download here.
Wildlife Sanctuary This wildlife sanctuary relaxation script is a visualization exercise that guides you to imagine relaxing in a nature sanctuary. Access the download here.
