Relaxation Resources
Tools to Calm Your Anxiety.
Below is a list of self help resources on relaxation topics that include mindfulness, meditation, breathing techniques, and progressive muscle relaxation. These techniques are extremely effective at reducing anxiety and stress.
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Trauma-sensitive Mindfulness
Did you know that mindfulness can, in some, exacerbate distress linked to a history of trauma? Check out some of our favorite trauma-sensitive resources and take care in the mindfulness practices you utilize.
Videos
What is Mindfulness?
From PsychHub
Mindfulness
From Calm
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
From UNH Health & Wellness
Walking Downstairs Relaxation
From Loyola University Maryland
Audio & Online Tools
Mindfulness & Meditation
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Meditation for working with difficulties Can be used to work with difficult emotions or body sensations.
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7 Minutes |
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Meditation for intrusive thoughts If you're filled with thoughts, you can ground your attention and clear your mind. |
15 minutes |
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An audio track to assist in grieving.
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10 minutes |
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Practice seeing yourself and others with compassion. |
21 minutes |
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Meditation for anger and forgiveness This meditation is designed to help you manage anger, teaching you affirmations that can heal resentment and set the stage for forgiveness. |
3 minutes, 19 minutes, or 23 minutes |
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Meditations for panic attacks and anxiety These meditations guide you through counting breaths, reciting a mantra, and doing a body scan to help you deal with panic attacks and anxiety. |
9 minutes, 10 minutes, 16 minutes, or 19 minutes |
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A meditation to boost your self-confidence This meditation is designed to help boost your self-confidence, teaching you affirmations to increase resilience, creativity, and performance. |
3 minutes, 25 minutes, or 29 minutes |
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Meditations to help with stress These meditations are designed to help you reduce stress, teaching you positive affirmations that achieve a state of calm. |
6 minutes, 17 minutes, 18 minutes, 16 minutes, or 14 minutes |
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Body Scan |
14 minutes |
Progressive Muscle Relaxation & Deep Breathing
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PMR An easy to follow audio track. |
9 minutes |
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Combination Relaxation Exercise Blending of several techniques into one audio track |
14 minutes |
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Breath Work Use your breathing to control anxiety & stress |
4 minutes |
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3 hours |
Trauma-sensitive Tools
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4 minutes |
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PTSD Coach |
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Mindfulness Coach |
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ACT Coach |
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Vet Change |