The Hypno-CBT® Toolbox: 35 different therapy techniques
We believe that it’s important for hypnotherapists and psychotherapists to have a wide range of interventions (treatment elements) to draw…
Relaxation Techniques
Articles on relaxation techniques.
Progressive Relaxation & Worry
This article outlines some uses of Progressive Relaxation applied to worry and anxiety, based on Edmund Jacobson’s original research. It contains some example exercises for relaxing the muscles employed in speech and vision.
Applied Relaxation
This article outlines the protocol for Applied Relaxation, based on the work of Ost and others.
Mindfulness & Relaxation Techniques
This short article outlines the role of self-monitoring and self-awareness training in cognitive-behavioural approaches to relaxation training, such as Progressive Relaxation and Appliedd Relaxation.
Relaxation: An Evidence-Based Approach
Brief article discussing modern relaxation techniques derived from Edmund Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation or “tension-release” approach, used in CBT.
Three Modes of Relaxation in Therapy
This brief article distinguishes between three forms of relaxation and three corresponding categories of relaxation techniques used in modern therapy.