Shrinkle #36 · Wellbeing · 5 letters
Relaxation techniques
Relaxation techniques are simple skills that help your body and mind shift out of stress mode. Examples include slow breathing, tensing and releasing your muscles, and imagining a calm, safe place.
In the room
In progressive muscle relaxation, a therapist might guide someone to squeeze their shoulders up towards their ears for five seconds, then let them drop, noticing the difference between tension and release.
Something a client might say
“Tensing then letting go of each muscle, my whole body felt like warm sand.”
An illustrative line, not a real client.
Related ideas
Progressive muscle relaxation · Rest and digest · Breathing exercises
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