Relaxed Breathing Exercise 3

This audio exercise uses imaginative and breathing techniques to foster relaxation and grounding. Taken from the Psychology Tools For Overcoming PTSD audio collection. 

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Audio track (MP3)

A therapy audio track designed for skills development.

Audio script (PDF)

The script for a therapy audio track. Read along with an exercise, or record in your own voice.

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 3 combines guided imagery with a breathing exercise designed to promote a deep state of calm. Through visualization of releasing tension and inhaling calmness, clients achieve greater relaxation. This script serves as an effective tool for mental health professionals looking to incorporate relaxed breathing techniques into their therapeutic sessions.