Progressive Relaxation and Breathing - by Matthew McKay and Patrick Fanning - Audio CD
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The Progressive Relaxation and Breathing audio program presents a complete introduction to the Jacobsen technique for progressive deep muscle relaxation.in the early 1920s. Jacobson argued that since muscular tension accompanies anxiety, one can reduce anxiety by learning how to relax muscular tension. Jacobson trained his patients to voluntarily relax certain muscles in their body in order to reduce anxiety symptoms. He found that the relaxation procedure is an effective treatment for ulcers, insomnia, and hypertension. Jacobson's progressive relaxation is still popular with modern physical therapists and has many parallels with autogenic training. Progressive relaxation involves alternately tensing and relaxing the muscles . A person practicing it may start by sitting or lying down in a comfortable spot and taking some deep breaths, and then he or she will proceed to tense, then relax, groups of muscles in a prescribed sequence (one such sequence is starting with the hands and moving up to the arms, shoulders, neck, and head, and then down the torso and legs to the feet). The effect of the tension-relaxation sequence is to cause deeper relaxation than would be achieved by simply attempting to relax. It offers simple breathing exercises to help you turn stressful feelings into a vanishing memory. You will also discover Yoga breathing techniques to help you relax or build extraordinary energy when you need it most. Based on the exercises and techniques in The Relaxation and Stress Reduction Workbook, the go-to guide for stress reduction and total relaxation.
About the Author Matthew McKay
Matthew McKay is a psychologist and author. Matthew McKay received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1978. For 25 years, he was the clinical director of Haight Ashbury Psychological Services in San Francisco, CA, and today is in private practice, specializing in the treatment of depression and anxiety. As the author of twenty self-help books, he has a unique understanding of readers’ needs. In 1973, when he co-founded New Harbinger Publications, Matthew McKay was among the first to recognize the need for research-based and clinically proven self-help books for general readers. McKay’s stellar reputation in professional circles has been instrumental in attracting first-rate clinicians to be New Harbinger’s authors. As a practicing psychologist, McKay has firsthand knowledge of the latest developments in the profession and the needs of readers. In July, 2008, McKay's first novel was published — Wawona Hotel. Two poetry collections have also approved — Lucifer in the Resthome and The Yosemite Poems. |
