Relaxed Breathing Exercise 1

This audio exercise provides step-by-step instructions for simple relaxed breathing to enhance relaxation and grounding in various settings. Taken from the Psychology Tools For Overcoming PTSD audio collection. 

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Overview

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a condition that develops in response to traumatic experiences, resulting in symptoms including such as flashbacks, hypervigilance, and a current sense of threat. The Psychology Tools For Overcoming PTSD Audio Collection offers a structured series of exercises designed to help clients manage these symptoms effectively.

Relaxed Breathing Exercise 1 is designed to promote relaxation by encouraging slower, deeper, and more regular breathing patterns. This exercise can be practiced in any setting, providing an effective way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, triggering a relaxation response.