RELAXATION & STRESS MANAGEMENT

Sometimes pain is not the only reason we need to seek help. We all need a little time to ourselves to rewind and relax. Our lives can be so stressful, always on the move, affecting not only our emotional health but also our physical and social well being. I’m ready to work with you to learn some coping strategies to help reduce your stress or even use this time to unwind.

Stress Management includes:

• Finding tools and strategies to cope and relax

• Schedule pleasant activities: Fun-sociable activities, Relaxation massage,

• Deep breathing

• Progressive Muscle Relaxation

• Creative Visualisation: Guided imagery

• Meditation: Mindfulness,  Body scan

• Relaxation type exercise: Yoga

• Help talk: Affirmations, Positive self-talk

• Emotional Freedom Technique

• Referral to GP, counsellor, psychologist or other trusted professionals