ASU 101

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ASU 101

• Part 4 Managing StressImplementing a
  Relaxation Practice

Dena Hester Program Coordinator, Senior Wellness
Health Promotion Department Arizona State
University Last updated 08-21-07     
www.asu.edu/asu101
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Managing stress Implement a relaxation practice

• Abdominal breathing
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Mental imagery
• Yoga
• Meditation
• Biofeedback

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Managing stress Implement a relaxation practice

• Relaxation Techniques
• Abdominal breathing
• Breath in Think I am calm.
• Breath out Think Im blowing stress out.
• Progressive muscle relaxation
• Isolate each part of the body, tighten and slowly
  relax
• Stay mindful Stay in the moment

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Managing stress Implement a relaxation practice

• Mental Imagery

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Managing stress Implement a relaxation practice

• Mental Imagery

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Managing stress Implement a relaxation practice

• How did you feel?
• Were your thinking about anything else while you
  were doing the relaxation techniques?

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Managing stress - Summary

• Preventing or managing stress will vary from
  individual to individual need to find what
  works for you!
• Steps
• Identify your stressors
• Identify your stress response
• Find the methods that are effective for you to
  manage your stress! Choose one relaxation
  technique that you are willing to try.
• Practice those methods