Stress Management Techniques a list
The book, Guide to Stress Reduction, is a cook book with recipes for relaxation and stress management. Find the formula that works best for you and read the step by step guided strategies for deep relaxation. The following is a list of some of the most effective stress management strategies from this book.
- Breathing Techniques: Diaphragmatic Breathing, 1-8, 1-4 1-4 1-8, Alternate Nostril Breathing
- Autogenic Training Phrases
- Active Progressive Relaxation
- Passive Progressive Relaxation
- 10-1 Countdown
- Visualization for Deep Relaxation
- Indirect Suggestions
- Biofeedback: temperature training, EMG, GSR/EDR, EEG, Cardio feedback
- Meditation for Relaxation: Yogic meditation, Kundalini, transcendental, Zen Meditation
- Hypnosis
- Goal Setting and Planning for Stress Management
- Communication for Stress Management
- Physical Exercise and Movement for Stress Management
There are also specific stress management protocols for working to lessen or eliminate certain stress related physical and emotional symptoms like:
- Chronic Pain Management
- Contolling High Blood Pressure
- Tension Headaches
- Migraine Headaches
- Gastro-Intestinal Disorders
- Poor Circulation – Raynaud’s
- Panic/Anxiety Control with Desensitization and PTSD
- Sleep Disorders – Insomnia
- Coaching to Increase Productivity from Sports Psychology
Through the Stress Education Center you can get coaching or training for you or your organization. You can also get the Stress Management On-line Course (Five sessions with handouts, biofeedback, and recorded stress management techniques.) Articles and this blog are available through the website. Consider whether this will benefit you and get more information at www.dstress.com.