relaxation therapy
Calming healing practice
Relaxation therapy refers to techniques designed to reduce physical tension and mental stress—including progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing, guided imagery, and meditation.
Often used alongside conventional medical treatment for anxiety, chronic pain, or insomnia: Her doctor recommended relaxation therapy to manage her blood pressure.
The term covers both clinical interventions and self-directed practices.
- guided imageryDirected mental scene creation
- deep breathingDeliberate slow inhalation practice
- yogaMind-body exercise discipline
- integrative medicineCombined conventional and alternative treatments
- mindfulness meditationAttention training through observation
wellness coaching · neurofeedback · hydrotherapy · warm bath · stress management · body scan · stress reduction · tai chi · aromatherapy · massage · acupuncture · stress relief · mental break · letting go · unwinding · tension · quiet time · peaceful retreat
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relaxation therapyaversion therapy
Treatment pairing unwanted behavior with discomfort
electroconvulsive therapy · shock therapy · high-intensity interval training · excitation · exposure therapy
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Treatment using pharmaceutical agents
drug therapy · surgical intervention · electroconvulsive therapy · psychopharmacology · anxiolytics
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Anxiety treatment through confrontation