Relaxation Training
Audio CD
Many people carry far too much tension around with them every day. Or, maybe you are one of the millions of people with persistent anxiety. Therapy and / medication can often help, but many people do not need therapy or medication.
Associated Therapists, Inc. sells a Relaxation Training CD that is designed to help people relax, and reduce their anxiety.
This CD is based on a relaxation training system developed by Dr. Edmund Jacobson over fifty years ago. Progressive muscle relaxation is a systematic technique for achieving a deep state of relaxation. Dr. Jacobson discovered that a muscle could be relaxed by first tensing it for a few seconds and then releasing it. Tensing and releasing various muscle groups throughout the body produces a deep state of relaxation, which Dr. Jacobson found capable of relieving a variety of conditions, from high blood pressure to ulcerative colitis. Progressive muscle relaxation is especially helpful for people whose anxiety is strongly associated with muscle tension. This is what often leads you to say that you are "uptight' or "tense." You may experience chronic tightness in your shoulders and neck, which can be effectively relieved by practicing progressive muscle relaxation. Other symptoms that respond well to progressive muscle relaxation include tension headaches, backaches, tightness in the jaw, tightness around the eyes, muscle spasms, high blood pressure, and insomnia. If you are troubled by racing thoughts, you may find that systematically relaxing your muscles tends to help slow down your mind. Dr. Jacobson himself once said, "An anxious mind cannot exist in a relaxed body.'
This CD is based on a relaxation training system developed by Dr. Edmund Jacobson over fifty years ago.
Progressive muscle relaxation is a systematic technique for achieving a deep state of relaxation. Dr. Jacobson discovered that a muscle could be relaxed by first tensing it for a few seconds and then releasing it. Tensing and releasing various muscle groups throughout the body produces a deep state of relaxation, which Dr. Jacobson found capable of relieving a variety of conditions, from high blood pressure to ulcerative colitis. Progressive muscle relaxation is especially helpful for people whose anxiety is strongly associated with muscle tension. This is what often leads you to say that you are "uptight' or "tense." You may experience chronic tightness in your shoulders and neck, which can be effectively relieved by practicing progressive muscle relaxation. Other symptoms that respond well to progressive muscle relaxation include tension headaches, backaches, tightness in the jaw, tightness around the eyes, muscle spasms, high blood pressure, and insomnia. If you are troubled by racing thoughts, you may find that systematically relaxing your muscles tends to help slow down your mind. Dr. Jacobson himself once said, "An anxious mind cannot exist in a relaxed body.'
Part One: Using Your Body: This part of the Relaxation Training CD emphasizes the understanding and use of Jacobson's deep muscle relaxation techniques. Part one is divided into the first three tracks: 1. Introduction: Initial information about relaxation. Teaches the listener the concept of Subjective Units of Discomfort (SUDS), a technique to measure tension and anxiety in you body. 2. Exercises: The actual deep muscle relaxation . The listener will be instructed and paced through the relaxation technique. This is the "meat and potatoes" part of the CD. Once the listener has listened to the CD once, he or she will most likely skip to this track for ongoing practice. 3. Summary: Final statements and information regarding the skill and practice of these . Part Two: Using Your Mind: This part of the Relaxation Training CD emphasizes the use of guided images of relaxing scenes. Imagining scenes that are tranquil can be comforting and relaxing. Part two is divided into the last three tracks: 4. Introduction: Initial information about the use of guided images for relaxation. 5. Relaxing Scenes: The listener will be paced through various scenes that are intended to relax and comfort. Repetitive listening to this track is recommended. The listener is paced and assisted in the process of imagining and relaxing. 6. Summary: Final statements regarding the skill and practice of these . This CD is recorded in a mp3 format. Many CD players and "Ipod" like devices can be used to listen to this CD. The content of this CD was recorded by Dr. Julio J. Guerra, PhD, and Dr. Sherwin B. Cotler, PhD. both psychologist with each over 30 years of experience in adult, child and adolescent psychology. Dr. Cotler's voice is heard on the CD. Deep Muscle Relaxation Training and Guided Imagery By Julio J. Guerra, Ph.D. and Sherwin B. Cotler, Ph.D.
Part One: Using Your Body:
This part of the Relaxation Training CD emphasizes the understanding and use of Jacobson's deep muscle relaxation techniques. Part one is divided into the first three tracks:
1. Introduction: Initial information about relaxation. Teaches the listener the concept of Subjective Units of Discomfort (SUDS), a technique to measure tension and anxiety in you body. 2. Exercises: The actual deep muscle relaxation . The listener will be instructed and paced through the relaxation technique. This is the "meat and potatoes" part of the CD. Once the listener has listened to the CD once, he or she will most likely skip to this track for ongoing practice. 3. Summary: Final statements and information regarding the skill and practice of these .
Part Two: Using Your Mind:
This part of the Relaxation Training CD emphasizes the use of guided images of relaxing scenes. Imagining scenes that are tranquil can be comforting and relaxing. Part two is divided into the last three tracks:
4. Introduction: Initial information about the use of guided images for relaxation. 5. Relaxing Scenes: The listener will be paced through various scenes that are intended to relax and comfort. Repetitive listening to this track is recommended. The listener is paced and assisted in the process of imagining and relaxing. 6. Summary: Final statements regarding the skill and practice of these .
This CD is recorded in a mp3 format. Many CD players and "Ipod" like devices can be used to listen to this CD. The content of this CD was recorded by Dr. Julio J. Guerra, PhD, and Dr. Sherwin B. Cotler, PhD. both psychologist with each over 30 years of experience in adult, child and adolescent psychology. Dr. Cotler's voice is heard on the CD.
Deep Muscle Relaxation Training and Guided Imagery
By Julio J. Guerra, Ph.D. and Sherwin B. Cotler, Ph.D.
Cost: $14.95
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