Relaxation techniques are powerful coping skills. Source: Courtesy of Pixabay Anxiety disorders are common in autism, and this is just as true for children as it is for adults (e.g. Leyfer, et al., ...

Scroll down for a transcription of this episode. Want to destress your mind? Start with your body. Progressive Muscle Relaxation is a practice where you methodically tense and release your muscles to ...

Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that can improve your emotional regulation by reducing tension and stress. By systematically tensing and relaxing your muscles, you can cultivate a greater ...

(CNN) -- Editor's note: Dana Santas, known as the "Mobility Maker," is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book ...

Progressive muscle relaxation (PMR) is a technique where a person tenses and relaxes different muscles in their body to relieve tension and induce a relaxation response. The relaxation response is a ...

When I first started my clinical training as a psychologist, some of the first techniques I learned were relaxation exercises. These are concrete, specific behaviors that clients can use to reduce the ...