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CBT MINDFULNESS THERAPY FOR ANXIETY RELIEF

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, involves changing thoughts, its the cognitive part, and actions, the behavior pattern, that interfere with leading a fulfilling and healthy life. The aim of CBT is to help you become your own therapist, and the skills are practical, goal-oriented, and can be practiced every day. Some CBT strategies aim to change thoughts and behaviors, while others promote mindfulness and awareness. Anxiety may cause your thoughts to wander, you may fret about the past, or about what might go wrong in the future. Mindfulness helps focus your attention on whatever you’re doing right now, in the present moment. Acceptance strategies help you cope with, and even accept, uncomfortable situations or emotions that you can’t control or change. THE CBT MODEL OF EMOTIONS CBT breaks emotions down into three parts: thoughts , physical sensations, and behaviors. Say you’re afraid of dogs and you see a dog coming toward you along the sidewalk. You feel afraid—that’s your
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Progressive muscle relaxation - Practice releasing muscles without tension

Progressive muscle relaxation was release of tension in the muscle fibers represented the opposite physiological response to anxiety and thus was effective in reducing anxiety states, so you may find this exercise useful throughout the day controlling OCD symptoms as well.

When you just need to take the intensity of your distress down a notch without doing compulsions you can also use it as a sort of palate cleanser before you begin a formal meditation. Sitting meditation is not about being relaxed but about being present, however starting from a more relaxed state can be helpful note that.

Progressive muscle relaxation is typically performed by purposely tensing and releasing muscles but in this exercise focus on release without tension to avoid the potential of getting stuck in a physically tense position

This video is a great introduction to relaxation techniques, and is a great way to start your day or relax after a long day of work. You can use these techniques to relieve tension from your body and mind, and to reduce anxiety and depression. Give this video a try and see the benefits for yourself!

In this video, you will learn how to relax your muscles without tension. Progressive muscle relaxation is a simple technique that you can use to ease stress and tension, and promote relaxation and healing.

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