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This is a self-compassion practice that also includes extending care and concern for others. Acknowledging our experiences in times of stress can actually lessen our anxiety and anticipation. By offering ourselves kindness emotions like despair, fear, and uncertainty can soften. In light of the suffering, dangers, and disbelief so many of us are currently feeling, this practice helps us soothe our worried hearts.

​Autogenic training is a form of self hypnosis having such benefits of decrease in heart rate, decrease in blood pressure, decrease in respiration rate and increase in alpha wave activity in the brain. It is also shown to improve sleep, lower feelings of anxiety, aid digestive problems and help manage stress.

Mindfulness is the practice of keeping your attention and focus on the present moment. Practice this relaxation exercise to bring your awareness to the here and now with your five senses.

Safe place visualization is a form of guided imagery used to create a place of peace and safety. It is especially helpful as a form of self-soothing and management of anxiety, panic, and ptsd.

Abdominal breathing, also known as diaphragmatic breathing, is an important skill in relaxation work.  When people learn to take slower, deeper breaths, it lowers heart rate, combats anxiety and panic, and welcomes feelings of relaxation.

Progressive muscle relaxation is a great antidote for anxiety, tension and panic attacks. It involves a sequence of tensing and relaxing the muscle groups in your body. You will get the most benefits from progressive muscle relaxation if you do it on a daily basis. If you have any areas of injury, you may want to skip tensing of those muscle groups.

Hypnosis induces deep relaxation so that our subconscious mind can accept positive messages that we may reject when in our alert/ego state. This recording emphasizes our capacity to cope with feelings of stress, anxiety, and fear, that often accompany times of change.

This visualization is helpful when you need a break from unwanted thoughts, memories or emotions. In this imagery exercise, you’ll be guided to create a strong, secure container for anything that’s too big or too much. It’s especially helpful if we’ve tried distraction but our discomforts are intrusive and continue to follow us.

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