Mind–Body Interventions and Sleep: Dealing with Stress and Improving Emotional Wellness

2021 ◽  
pp. 171-194
Author(s):  
Sophie von Garnier ◽  
Shauna L. Shapiro ◽  
Jason C. Ong
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Functioning ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Emotional Wellness ◽  
Improve Sleep Quality ◽  
Mental Well Being

Research has shown that sleep is essential to our physical and mental well-being. In this chapter, the authors discuss the relationships between psychological functioning, stress, and sleep, demonstrating that sleep plays a key role in cognitive and emotional processes and mental health. They also illustrate how various psychological factors contribute to sleep disturbance and explore different relaxation techniques shown to improve sleep quality, including deep breathing, guided imagery, progressive muscle relaxation, and mindfulness meditation. Finally, the authors examine Mindfulness-Based Therapy for Insomnia, a pioneering intervention that integrates cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and mindfulness training.

scholarly journals A School-Based Progressive Muscle Relaxation Program for Female Adolescents: Development and the Effectiveness on Physiological and Psychological Evidence

Healthcare ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1319
Author(s):  
Mei-Li Tsai ◽  
Tsan-Hwang Cheng ◽  
Yen-Kuang Yang ◽  
Chi-Jane Wang
Keyword(s):  
Perceived Stress ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Dropout Rate ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Psychological Evidence ◽  
Physiological Homeostasis

(1) Background: A variety of stressors may be potentially harmful to adolescents’ health and well-being. Relaxation techniques have been recognized as a valid method for stress release, but the challenge is to apply them practically in schools to produce the desired effects. (2) Methods: This feasibility study used the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) and hair cortisol concentration (HCC) to test the effects of an abbreviated progressive muscle relaxation (APMR) program on female adolescents. The participants were recruited from a high school and assigned by class cluster to either the experimental group (EG, n = 40) or the control group (CG, n = 35). Both received 4 weeks of stress-related lessons. The EG received 60 additional sessions of APMR over 12 weeks. (3) Results: The program dropout rate of the participants was 1.3%. The EG’s program adhesion rate was 99.1%, and nearly half felt satisfied with the program. After adjusting for the BMI and the pretest in the ANCOVA, it was found that the CG had a greater change in HCC between the pre- and post-tests than the EG, while the PSS did not change significantly in either group. (4) Conclusion: APMR is a valid practice for physiological homeostasis of HCC for female adolescents, but it has no significant effect on perceived stress.

Session 3: Relaxation Skills

2020 ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Bryan D. Carter ◽  
William G. Kronenberger ◽  
Eric L. Scott
Keyword(s):  
Coping Skills ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Problem Solving Skills ◽  
Health And Illness ◽  
Recovery Program ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Sometimes even problem-solving skills can’t reduce the stressfulness of a situation. In these circumstances, “Managing the Impact” coping skills are needed to reduce the effects of a stressor on physical and emotional functioning. In Session 3 of the Children’s Health and Illness Recovery Program (CHIRP), the use of diaphragmatic breathing and progressive muscle relaxation skills are introduced as proven methods for increasing relaxation, creating a sense of well-being, and decreasing the impact of stress on chronic illness symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills, what CHIRP refers to as “Thought Challenging and Thought Changing Skills,” are then introduced to help you understand the relationship between thoughts, emotions/feelings, and actions that we take in responding to these.

scholarly journals PSYCHOTHERAPEUTIC TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR PHOBIC ANXIETY DISORDERS: A BRIEF OVERVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 26-31
Author(s):  
Danylova T.V. ◽  
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Salata G.V. ◽  
Semenov Yu. O. ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Anxiety Disorders ◽  
Mindfulness Meditation ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Therapy Group ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Relaxation Method ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Psychotherapeutic Treatment ◽  
Phobic Anxiety

Nowadays, the problem of diagnosis, interpretation and selection of treatment options for phobic anxiety disorders is becoming more acute taking into account the multidimensionality of a human being. The data obtained on psychopharmacotherapy show its moderate effectiveness for phobic anxiety disorders. The combination of psychopharmacotherapy and psychotherapy, which often plays a leading role in the treatment process, works much better. The paper aims at analyzing psychotherapeutic treatment options for phobic anxiety disorders, such as exposure therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy and self-help groups, hypnotherapy, mindfulness, meditation, deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation method. There are pros and cons for both psychopharmacological and psychotherapeutic treatment options. Therefore, the choice of the most effective treatment options should be determined after an in-depth examination of a patient and carried out by a multidisciplinary team of specialists.

Literature Riview : Pengaruh Terapi Relaksasi Otot Progresif Terhadap Penurunan Kadar Gula Darah Pada Pasien Diabetes Melitus

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 921-927
Author(s):  
Oki Yanuarti ◽  
Nuniek Nizmah Fajriyah ◽  
Firman Faradisi
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Blood Sugar ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
The Body ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Relaxation Therapy ◽  
High Blood Glucose ◽  
Diabetes Melitus

AbstractDiabetes melitus is a metabolic disease characterized by high blood glucose levels in the body, caused by abnormalitized in insulin secretion. One of the non-pharmacological method to reduce blood sugar level is progressive muscle relaxation therapy. This study aims to identify the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques in lowering blood sugar. A literature review of studies of progressive muscle relaxation therapy in reducing blood sugar publishedin 2011-2020 was conducted. The average number of respondents was 26 male and female responden with and average age of 55-60. The results showed that progressive muscle relaxation therapy was able to control blood glucose among diabetic. This study concludes that progressive muscle relaxation therapy effectively reduce blood sugar levels in patients with diabetes melitus. The findings suggest that progressive muscle relaxation therapy can be used as non-pharmacological therapy to lower blood sugar levels.Keywords: Diabetes mellitus; Progressive muscle relaxation AbstrakDiabetes melitus merupakan suatu penyakit degeneratif yang bermasalah pada sistem metabolik ditandai dengan meningkatnya kadar gula darah dalam tubuh dan disebabkan karena kelainan sekresi insulin. Pada pasien diabetes melitus akan mengalami peningkatan kadar gula darah dalam tubuh, salah satu cara non farmakologis yang dapat dilakukan untuk menurunkan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus yaitu dengan terapi relaksasi otot progresif. Tujuan dari Karya Tulis Ilmiah ini yaitu untuk mengetahui gambaran dari pengaruh teknik relaksasi otot progresif terhadap penurunan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus. Metode yang dilakukan dengan mencari tiga jurnal penelitian tentang pengaruh terapi relaksasi otot progresif terhadap penurunan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus terbit pada tahun 2011-2020. Hasil analisa karakteristik responden dari ketiga jurnal menunjukan jumlah responden rata-rata 26 responden laki-laki dan perempuan dengan usia rata-rata 55-60 tahun. Hasil yang didapatkan setelah dilakukan terapi relaksasi otot progresif kadar gula darah pasien menjadi terkontrol. Simpulan dari karya tulis ilmiah ini yaitu terapi relaksasi otot progresif efektif terhadap penurunan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus. Saran bagi perawat atau penderita diabetes melitus terapi relaksasi otot progresif dapat digunakan sebagai terapi non farmakologis untuk menurunkan kadar gula darah pada pasien diabetes melitus. Kata kunci: Diabetes mellitus; Relaksasi Otot Progresif

The effectiveness of short-term cognitive behavioral therapy in the complex treatment of idiopathic restless legs syndrome with chronic insomnia

2021 ◽  
Vol LIII (2) ◽  
pp. 46-56
Author(s):  
Aleksey I. Melekhin
Keyword(s):  
Restless Legs Syndrome ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Sleep Hygiene ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Chronic Insomnia ◽  
Short Term ◽  
Restless Legs ◽  
Mental Well Being

Aim. To investigate the effectiveness of the short-term protocol of cognitive behavioral therapy RELEGS M. Hornyak et al. in complex treatment to improve the quality of sleep, reduce the symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts in patients with primary SBN comorbid with chronic insomnia. Methods. Study participants: 68 patients with primary restless legs syndrome with comorbid chronic insomnia. Women 56 (average age 52.110.3 years), men 12 (average age 50.39.4 years). The severity of restless legs syndrome is moderate to severe. The average age of the onset of the disease is 1848 years, the duration of the course of the disease is on average 1415 years. Taking various medications for the management of SBN for an average of 45 years. Study design: a randomized controlled trial, after screening 26 patients were assigned to the main group, underwent combined treatment, took a prolonged form of Pramipexole (Mirapex-PD, 1.5 mg.) and underwent the RELEGS CBT protocol (Restless Legs Skills program, Hornyak, Grossmann, 2018), which integrates the cognitive behavioral insomnia protocol (Morin, 2007) and Mindfulness-Based Stress therapy (Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, Bablas, 2016). The control group consisted of 24 people who received only general recommendations on sleep hygiene once. Both groups were treated with dopaminergic agonists under the supervision of a neurologist. Research methods: IRLS, ISI, DBAS-16, sleep diary analysis, actigraphy, BDI, SBQ-R, BAI. Results. The use of the CBT protocol in combination therapy with prolonged-acting dopaminergic agonists in patients with primary restless leg syndrome (mild and moderate severity) with comorbid chronic insomnia, in contrast to simple one-time general recommendations on sleep hygiene, is more effective for reducing dysfunctional behaviors, the spectrum of reinsurance and avoidance behavior both in relation to sleep and symptoms of restless legs. In patients with primary restless legs syndrome who underwent CBT, greater mental well-being was observed, which was expressed in a decrease in the severity of symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, and suicidal behavior after completion and persisted after 3 months of follow-up. Conclusion. As part of a personalized comprehensive approach, along with a drug-based approach and general recommendations for sleep hygiene, the use of short-term CBT (4 sessions, 60 minutes each) can significantly improve mental well-being, improve the quality of sleep of patients with restless legs syndrome with comorbid chronic insomnia.

Literature review : Pengaruh Teknik Relaksasi Otot Progresif Untuk Mengurangi Nyeri Pada Pasien Gastritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
pp. 737-743
Author(s):  
Marita Purwaningsih ◽  
Nuniek Nizmah Fajriyah ◽  
Firman Faradisi
Keyword(s):  
Literature Review ◽  
Personal Experience ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Complementary Therapy ◽  
Scientific Paper ◽  
The Body ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
The Individual

AbstractGastritis is inflammation of the gastric mucosa which can last for six months or more and can cause recurrence. Gastritis is characterized by signs and symptoms, namely pain in the gut or epigacentrum, vomiting, nausea and vomiting. Pain is a personal experience that is described by the individual himself with several factors such as psychological that can control the pain. Pain can be treated with pharmacological and non-pharmacological techniques. An example of a non-pharmacological technique is the progressive muscle relaxation technique. Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique for reducing pain by moving the body so that it relaxes tight muscles. The purpose of this scientific paper is to describe the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques to reduce pain in gastritis patients. The method used in this scientific paper is Literature review by searching for journals with the title the effect of progressive muscle relaxation techniques to reduce pain in gastritis patients. The results obtained after progressive muscle relaxation measures are reduced or lost pain in gastritis patients. The conclusion of this scientific paper is that progressive muscle relaxation techniques can reduce pain in gastritis patients. Suggestions for nurses are expected to be able to apply complementary therapy to gastritis patients who experience pain with progressive muscle relaxation techniques.Keywords:Gastritis, Pain, Progressive Muscle Relaxation Techniques AbstrakGastritis adalah mukosa lambung mengalami peradangan yang dapat berangsung lama selama enam bulan atau lebih dan dapat menimbulkan kekambuhan. Gastritis ditandai dengan tanda dan gejalanya yaitu nyeri pada ulu hati atau epigasentrum, begah, mual dan muntah. Nyeri merupakan pengalaman pribadi yang digambarkan oleh individu itu sendiri dengan beberapa faktor seperti psikologis yang dapat mengontrol nyeri tersebut. Nyeri dapat ditangani dengan teknik farmakologi dan non farmakologi. Contoh teknik non farmakologi adalah teknik relaksasi otot progresif. Relaksasi otot progresif adalah teknik untuk menurunkan nyeri dengan melakukan gerakan gerakan tubuh sehingga meriekskan otot otot yang kaku. Tujuan karya tulis ilmiah ini adalah untuk mengetahui gambaran pengaruh teknik relaksasi otot progresif untuk menurunkan nyeri pada pasien gastritis. Metode yang digunakan dalam karya tulis ilmiah ini adalah literature riview dengan mencari jurnal dengan judul pengaruh teknik relaksasi otot progresif untuk menurunkan nyeri pada pasien gastritis. Hasil yang didapatkan setelah dilakukan tindakan relaksasi otot progresif adalah berkurang atau hilang rasa nyeri pada pasien gastritis. Kesimpulan karya tulis ilmiah ini adalah teknik relaksasi otot progresif dapat menurunkan nyeri pada pada pasien gastritis. Saran bagi perawat diharapkan dapat menerapkan terapi komplementer terhadap pasien gastritis yang mengalami nyeri dengan teknik relaksasi otot progresif. Kata kunci:Gastritis, Nyeri, Relaksasi otot progrsif

Taking Action: The A of the BEAST

2009 ◽  
pp. 79-100
Author(s):  
Mark Gilson ◽  
Arthur Freeman ◽  
M. Jane Yates ◽  
Sharon Morgillo Freeman
Keyword(s):  
Social Skills ◽  
Social Skills Training ◽  
Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Progressive Muscle Relaxation ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Activity Scheduling ◽  
Activity Component ◽  
Action Strategies ◽  
Taking Action

Chapter 6 explores the activity component of the BEAST model, and highlights several techniques for activities that can be used to lessen depression. This includes activity scheduling, with a particular focus on pleasant activities, identifying patterns associated with low moods, making the effort to change, and other action strategies (recovering lost activities, risk taking, graded tasks, social skills training) as well as relaxation techniques (progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), meditation, and patterned breathing).

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