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 ...

How Does Systematic Desensitization Therapy Work? ‌Systematic desensitization therapy has three main steps. First, you’ll learn ways to relax your muscles. Next, you’ll make a list of your fears and ...

Can you reduce your own stress and anxiety by saying just one word? You can — and there’s scientific research that shows how it works. The cue-controlled relaxation technique Harris used has been ...

In our constant quest for a healthy lifestyle, we often focus on physical exercise and nutrition. However, a crucial component that sometimes gets overlooked is stress management. Chronic stress not ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

This content is provided to Johns Hopkins employees through a partnership with Aetna Resources for Living. Take a deep breath. Hold it for a moment, and then exhale. Feel more relaxed? Being ...

Autogenic training refers to using the mind to help a person relax their body. It is a type of relaxation technique that may help people improve their well-being and overall quality of life. In 1932, ...

Systematic desensitization is an evidence-based therapy approach that combines relaxation techniques with gradual exposure to help you slowly overcome a phobia. During systematic desensitization, also ...

Extreme weather events, like the devastating floods in eastern Kentucky, sick friends and family members, isolation at home – these and other factors can cause anxiety and stress for children. As the ...

Even though it’s summer, it’s not easy for students to unwind. Many of us are taking summer classes, completing internships and participating in extracurricular activities, which makes it harder for ...