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. |
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. |
10 minutes |
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Practice seeing yourself and others with compassion. |
21 minutes |
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Grounding Meditation to Relax and Recharge Build awareness of your breath and tension to welcome ease and relaxation; good for times of stress and anxiety. |
10 minutes |
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Centering and Grounding for Somatic Meditation Another source for being present in your body and identifying tension to ease; good for times of stress and anxiety. |
18 minutes |
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Guided Mindfulness Meditation on Self-Love and Self-Worth Use this meditation to boost self-confidence and find forgiveness for yourself. |
13 minutes |
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Body Scan |
14 minutes |
Progressive Muscle Relaxation & Deep Breathing
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Northwestern Medicine Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Video that provides information about PMR and a guided exercise. |
11 minutes |
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation Meditation Another video that provides an in-depth PMR exercise. |
15 minutes |
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Quick video that includes breathing exercise. |
4 minutes |
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Combined Relaxation Techniques A website that provides multiple calming exercises with video and audio tools. |
Range from 4-15 minutes |
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Fun video to practice breathing exercises with swimming fish. |
3 hours |
Trauma-Sensitive Tools
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Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness Exercise Video practicing acceptance and presence to promote safety and self-protection from a trauma-informed perspective. |
5 minutes |
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Video walking with in-depth walkthrough of hand work for trauma-sensitive mindfulness. |
5 minutes |
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Another video that includes guided hand and fist exercises. |
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 |