Relaxation Techniques

Relaxation techniques calm the body. Once your heart rate drops and your breathing steadies, you can engage the cognitive CBT tools more effectively.

Practising present-moment awareness can reduce anxiety, lift depression, and help you respond to difficult thoughts with clarity instead of reactivity.

Diaphragmatic breathing — also called belly breathing or deep breathing — is the fastest way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system.

Master this simple four-count breathing technique that activates your body's natural calming response and reduces anxiety in just a few minutes.

Start a simple, sustainable meditation practice with clear guidance on technique, expectations, and how to build the habit over time.

Systematically tense and release each muscle group in your body to release the physical tension that stress and anxiety create.

Use the 5-4-3-2-1 method and other sensory exercises to bring yourself back to the present moment when anxiety pulls you into the future.

The power of imagination to create a calming internal experience. Imagining a peaceful scene can produce genuine relaxation in your body.