Stress Management

Stress Reduction Techniques

Virginia J. Duffy PhD, Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry

Stress management and reduction is possible using a variety of techniques that focus on both the body and the mind. Below is a list of some commonly used techniques. Look here for information, descriptions and examples of these and other techniques.

Physical Relaxation techniques

• Yoga has had many research studies that show reduction in stress

• Tai Chi

• Breathing Exercises

• Massage/ Body Rub

• Water/ Bath/Hot Tub

• Sauna

• Nap

Mental Relaxation Techniques

• Meditation

• Autogenic Training

• Progressive Muscle Relaxation

• Self-Hypnosis

• Visualization

• Mindfulness

• Thought Stopping

Lifestyle Changes

• Delegate Responsibility

• Learn to say no

• Increase Sleep time

• Increase pleasurable activities

• Identify and work on needed behavioral change

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