Relaxed Breathing Exercise 2

This audio exercise guides clients towards relaxed breathing using balloon imagery to enhance relaxation and mindfulness. Taken from the Psychology Tools For Overcoming PTSD audio collection. 

Psychology Tools resource: Relaxed Breathing Exercise 2

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Psychology Tools resource: Relaxed Breathing Exercise 2

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 2 incorporates balloon imagery to help clients slow, deepen, and regulate their breathing. This exercise is designed to facilitate a state of relaxation, signaling to the brain that it is safe to unwind. Clients can use this simple technique practically anywhere, making it a versatile tool for managing anxiety and stress.