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 ...

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 ...

Progressive muscle relaxation is based on the premise that you cannot be tense and anxious and relaxed and calm at the same time. As a technique for relaxation, PMR is unique in that it does not ...

This is Part 5 of a series of blogs on integrative therapies to treat mesothelioma-related anxiety and depression. Read Part 1 (Introduction), Part 2 (Mindfulness), Part 3 (Yoga) and Part 4 (Music ...

Editor’s note: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

In a culture where happy hours, celebrations, and even casual get-togethers often revolve around alcohol, it’s easy to see why many people reach for a drink to relax, loosen up, or feel more ...