STEP 5: Practice Formal Relaxation Skills

Now you will learn three methods that are useful in learning the general skills of clearing the mind and calming the body. Read through each of these four sections below.  Then choose among these three techniques for the one that best suits you.

• Cue-Controlled Deep Muscle Relaxation
• Generalized Relaxation and Imagery
• Meditation
• Which method is best for you?

The Don't Panic Self-Help Kit, Section R: Practice Breathing Skills Tape 1A: Deep Muscle Relaxation Tape 1B: Generalized Relaxation & Imagery Tape 2B: Acoustic Meditation Don't Panic, Chapter 12. Releasing Tensions

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