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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Self-hypnosis is a process that involves using certain techniques to enter a hypnotic state. While in a state of intense relaxation, people often try to visualize certain goals. Self-hypnosis has its ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’ve ever tried to fall asleep with a car alarm screaming outside your window or with the stress of ...

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 ...

When Tanya Fox became pregnant four years ago, she wanted to give birth without an epidural -- a painkiller injected into the base of the spine. But she feared that she wouldn't have the fortitude to ...