Relaxation therapy.pptx

relaxation techniques
mental health nursing
psychiatric nursing

1. BY- SUJISHNA RAJ.C 3 rd YEAR BSC NURSING SDA CON RELXATION THERAPIES

2. Introduction Definition Purpose Benefits Psychological Effects Cognitive & Behavioral Effects Elements Types Journal Reference Conclusion OUT LINE

3. Relaxation is the process that decreases the effect of stress on your mind and body. Relaxation techniques can help you cope with everyday stress and with stress related to various health problems. INTRODUCTION

4. Relaxation Therapy : It is a broad term used to describe a number of techniques that promote stress reduction ,the elimination of tension throughout the body and a calm and peaceful state of mind. DEFINITION

5. The goal of relaxation therapy is to calm the brain to permit thinking process to stream in an even smooth pace and trigger the relaxation reaction. To improve the circulation. To relive muscle fatigue. To improve the physical and mental health To improve the physiological function. PURPOSE

6. Increase self confidence to manage the problems. Suppress tension and anger. Increase in blood flow to primary muscles. Regularize the heart beat. Lower the blood pressure. Increase concentration and memory. BENEFITS

7. Reduce sleep deprivation. Increase in energy. Reduction of frequency and severity of panic attack. Increase in ability to focus. Reduction of insomnia and fatigue.

8. Respiratory rate slows 4-6 breath/minute. Heart rate to as low as 24 beats/minute. Blood pressure decreases. Metabolic rate slows down. PSYCHOLOGICAL EFFECTS

9. Mental alertness. Active thinking. Increase the creative and memory. Increase the ability to concentrate. Improvement in adoptive functioning. COGNITIVE & BEHAVIORAL EFFECTS

10. Quite environment Mental devices : A word, phrase, object or a process used to help a person relax. Passive attitude Comfortable position ELEMENTS

11. Progressive muscular relaxation. Mental imagery. Yoga. Meditation. Biofeedback. Deep breathing exercise. Psycho education. TYPES

12. It is a method of deep muscle relaxation which is based on the premise that the body responds to anxiety provoking thoughts and events with muscle tension. PROGRESSIVE MUSCULAR RELAXATION

13. It is a relaxation method in which patient are instructed to imagine themselves in a place associated with pleasant relaxed memories. Such images allow the patient to enter a relaxed state or experience a feeling of calmness and tranquility. The frame of reference is very personal based on what each individual considers being a relaxation environment some night select a scene at the seashore. MENTAL IMAGERY

14. DEFINITION : Yoga means the unification of physical mental intellectual and spiritual aspects of human being. It is a science of development of a person’s consciousness. YOGA

15. Physical purity. Cures and prevention from disease. Reduce mental tension. Beautification of body. Provide relaxation. Keep the correct posture of body. Spiritual development. Reduce obesity. Improve health. Enhances moral and ethical value. IMPORTANCE

16. Yama Niyama Asanas Pranayama` Prathyahara Dharana Dhyana Samadhi ELEMENTS

17. YAMA

18. NIYAMA

19. ASANAS

20. PRANAYAMA

21. PRATHYAHARA

22. DHARANA

23. DHYANA

24. SAMADHI

25. DEFINITION : Meditation is a practice of concentrated focus upon a sound, object, visualization, the breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment, reduce stress, promote relaxation, and enhance personal and spiritual growth. MEDITATION

26. Higher level of energy, creativity and spontaneity. Lower blood pressure. Increased exercise tolerance. Better concentration. Decreased stress, depression and anxiety. Fewer craving for alcohol and cigarette. Increased job satisfaction. BENEFITS

27. Better relationship with others. Deep relaxation and sense of balance. Greater sense of calmness, empathy and acceptance of self and others. Make more positive in attitude.

28. Breathing Conceptual Physical Clear mind Awareness Object TYPES

29. DEFINITION : Bio means life feed back means returning knowledge to origin biofeedback means returning the biological knowledge created by the origin to origin in order to make the origin understand and control that knowledge. BIOFEEDBACK

30. Bio feedback is based on the principle of motor learning. Motor learning : A set processes associated with practice or experience leading to relatively permanent changes in capability for producing skilled action. PRINCIPLE

31. Rest. Stress. Recovery. STAGES

32. Electromyograph (EMG) Galvamic skin response (GSR) Temperature or thermal sensors Heart rate sensors Capnometry (CAP) TYPES

33. Biofeedback is based on the idea that the autonomic nervous system can come under voluntary control through operant conditioning. Biofeedback is the use of instrumentation to become aware of processes in the body that usually go unnoticed and to help bring them under voluntary control. BIOFEEDBACK

34. Migraine Hypertension Phobias Low back ache Cerebral palsy Upper motor neuron hemiplegia . Irritable bowel syndrome Cardiac problem INDICATIONS

35. Muscle tension or join motion would cause further injury patient is prohibited from moving the joint or if isometric contractions are contraindicated. Unstable fracture Joint structure injury CONTRAINDICATION

36. Psycho education is an evidence – based psychotherapeutic intervention . In this intervention, education about the nature of illness , its treatment, coping and management strategies, and skills needed to avoid relapse is provided to mentally patients and their family members with an intention to empower then in dealing with their condition in an optimal manner. PSYCHOEDUCATION

37. Regular exercise is the most effective method of reliving stress. Physical exertion provides a natural outlet for the tension produced by the body in its state of arousal for fight or fight. PHYSICAL EXERCISE

38. Tension is released when the lung are allowed to breath in as much oxygen as possible. Breathing exercises have been found to be effective in reducing anxiety, depression, irritability, muscular tension and fatigue. DEEP BREATHING EXERCISE

39. The aim of present paper is to highlight the significance of relaxation therapy for the reduction of anxiety related symptoms. The result showed drastic decrease in the level of anxiety and depression. Hence as reported by patient there was also reduction in muscle tension, pain, sleep disturbances. JOURNAL REFERANCE

40. Relaxation therapy are also known as relaxation training is any method , process , procedure , or activity that help a person to relax ; to attain a state of increase calmness . CONCLUSION

41. Thank you