Guidelines for Relaxation Group MY TOPIC IS: Progressive Muscle Relaxation Targe

Guidelines for Relaxation Group
MY TOPIC IS: Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Target Audience: Nursing Students
Excellent
web sites
to look at for the relaxation exercises that you will be presenting are:
http://www.ahna.org/Resources/StressManagement/ManagingStress/StressExercises/tabid/1814/Default.aspx
Select one of the
stress reducing exercises /or a specific healing modality for dealing with
stress as explored on this web site and conduct in class. This should take
about 15-25 minutes. See guidelines below.
The format for
this assignment
1. Introduce and define the topic.
2. Provide evidence of the efficacy of the modality
(current research).
3. Guide students through the experience.
Example:
· Introduction and
define topic
o
What
is progressive muscle relaxation
o
When/why
it is used and therapy
· Target audience Nursing
students
· Guide students through
experience (demonstration)
o
Step
1
o
Step
2
o
Etc…
Preparation
Getting ready
Step
1
Step
2
Etc…
Preparation
Getting ready
Step
1
Step
2
Muscle groups
Techniques
of PMR
IMPORTANT: Please attach and include a youtube video/short clip in the presentation for the audience.
Also attach speaker notes in the bottom of the PowerPoints with explanations.
Helpful Links for research: https://positivepsychology.com/progressive-muscle-relaxation-pmr/