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Relaxation training
Relaxation training involves learning specific exercises and techniques to lessen
both physical and mental tension. A range of relaxation techniques are used by mental health professionals and are taught on both an individual and group basis.
The most widely used techniques can be categorised as follows:
Physiological techniques
• progressive muscular relaxation
• contrast muscular relaxation
• simple physiological relaxation
• biofeedback
Meditative techniques
• the relaxation response
Hypnotic/suggestive techniques
• autogenic training
• visualisation – guided/unguided
Modified Relaxation Techniques
• cue controlled relaxation
• Alexander technique and differential relaxation.
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