When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...

The gym doesn’t have to feel like a battlefield. For years, fitness culture has championed the “no pain, no gain” mentality, ...

Background: Relaxation training is a common treatment for anxiety problems. Lacking is a recent quantitative meta-analysis that enhances understanding of the variability and clinical significance of ...

Davis, M., Eshelman, E.R., and McKay, M. (2008). The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workshop. New Harbinger Productions, Inc., Oakland, CA. This workbook provides ...

Breathing exercises offer a powerful, complementary approach for asthma management. By strengthening respiratory muscles, ...

Understanding Your Fear Is the First Step The fear of thunderstorms affects far more people than you might think. A survey on ...

Patients undergoing surgery for gynecologic cancer may benefit from acupressure, acupuncture and other relaxation techniques regarding pain relief and a reduction in anxiety. Women undergoing surgery ...

Washroom anxiety is when someone feels nervous, scared, or uncomfortable about using a toilet in public space or outside your ...