What is Relaxation The state of being free from tension and anxiety. • For many of us, relaxation means zoning out in front of the TV at the end of a stressful day. But this does little to reduce the damaging effects of stress. To effectively combat stress, we need to activate the body’s natural relaxation response. You can do this by practicing relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, rhythmic exercise, and yoga. Fitting these activities into your ...
Learning Objectives • We will explore how the mind and body work together during pain • How relaxation can help • Some tips on developing a relaxation practice • Learn relaxation skills such as breathing, mindfulness meditation and guided imagery Pain & TBI • Pain is common after TBI • Most common pain sites: headache, back, neck, arm, legs, and joints • Typically requires more than one strategy or treatment • Some people benefit from medication, most people need ...
Learning Targets 44-1 Discuss the links among basic outlook on life, social support, and stress and health. 44-2 Discuss the effectiveness of aerobic exercise as a way to manage stress and improve wellbeing. Module 44-3 Describe how relaxation and meditation might influence stress and health. 44 44-4 Describe what is meant by the faith factor, and summarize some possible explanations for the link between faith and health. Health 44-5 Explain the feel-good, do-good and phenomenon, discuss the focus of positive ...
Agenda • Breathing Overview • Anxiety • Hyperventilation • Stress/Anxiety Reduction Methods • Relaxation Techniques • Note: Check with a physician before starting any exercise Breathing - Overview • Average of 3K to 5K gallons of air every day 2 Things accomplished: 1. Supplies body with oxygen to burn food, release energy and for organs to work properly. 2. Expels Carbon Dioxide – (waste product of the body’s metabolism) Breathing Process Breathing Process Continued Blood is the “highway&rdquo ...
What is Stress & How Does What is Stress & How Does it Affect You? it Affect You? Stress is your body’s response to any kind of demand both good and bad Can alter your state of health, your mood and emotions Can affect cognitive function - Impairs Concentration Attention Decision making ability Creativity What Can You Do? What Can You Do? 1. Understand how stress works 2. Identify stressors in your life 3. Engage in healthy ...