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 ...

Deep breathing, guided imagery, yoga, and meditation may help slow the body’s stress response and promote a sense of calm. These tools work best as part of a broader approach, which can include ...

Often times, a student who is tasked with balancing academics, extracurriculars, home responsibilities and athletics will find they have little time for themself. With a packed schedule where the ...

Take a moment, or a few, for yourself on National Relaxation Day. Wednesday is National Relaxation Day. If you are stuck at work and missing out on a spa day or reading at the beach, relax, literally.

UD professor examines the efficacy and usability of Calm Cat, an intervention program that combines behavioral skills training with mentor-based coaching According to the U.S. Department of Health and ...

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 ...

High blood pressure affects a third of people 30 to 80-years-old. Now new research gives another easy lifestyle change that can help to prevent long term complications. A few of the most commonly ...

Relaxation techniques may help lower high blood pressure-at least in the short term-but the longer term effects are unclear, finds a pooled data analysis of the existing research published in the open ...

Jack monitored his stress levels during a number of mindfulness activities - Charlotte Graham Deep in the winter blues, riddled with anxiety and regularly waking at 3am with worries, I was desperate ...