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First published in 1996 by Winslow Press Limited, Telford Road, Bicester, Oxon OX6 0TS, United Kingdom
C Heron, 1996
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002-2603/Printed in the United Kingdom (HtP)
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Heron, Christine The relaxation therapy manual 1. Relaxation 2. Mental healing I. Title 615.8'51
ISBN 0-86388-159-9
Page iii
CONTENTS
Acknowledgements
iv
Introduction
v
Part I Preparing for Relaxation Training
1 Background to Relaxation
3
2 Assessment
7
3 Delivering a Relaxation Session
11
4 Creating a Relaxing Environment
17
Part 2 Relaxation Techniques
5 General Principles for All Relaxation Techniques
25
6 Postures for Relaxation
27
7 Progressive Relaxation
31
8 Breathing
37
9 Visualization
42
10 Meditation
48
Part 3 The Application of Relaxation
11 Common Problems Encountered in Relaxation Training
Christine Heron is a qualified social worker and yoga teacher with many years' experience teaching relaxation skills. She has worked with people with mental health problems, with disabled people and has been a social work lecturer. Christine currently works as a social services manager and undertakes private training in yoga, meditation, relaxation skills and spiritual development.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Thanks to Donna Perrigo and Ian Cannon for their help in compiling this manual. Also to all colleagues and clients over the years who have helped me to learn relaxation skills.
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INTRODUCTION
Relaxation skills have been taught in a wide range of settings for many years. Most often they are to be found in mental health units such as psychiatric hospitals or day centres, but they are also used with a whole range of people, including children, physically disabled people, those with learning disabilities and older people. A wide variety of professionals may undertake the delivery of these skills. Social workers, psychiatrists, nurses, occupational therapists and care workers may all be involved. Of these, many will have had little or no training in teaching relaxation.
The Relaxation Therapy Manual is a complete guide which enables people who already have basic skills in therapeutic work with clients to use relaxation techniques with both individuals and groups. It can be used by people who have no background in relaxation and also by those who are already experienced and who wish to refine their techniques. The manual is divided into four parts:
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