Explain the major techniques that can be used on a short-term or temporary basis to reduce stress
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Muscle relaxation involves easing the tension in successive muscle groups. Deep breathing exercises involve taking several successive, slow, deep breaths, holding them for five seconds, and exhaling completely. Imagery and fantasy involve visualizing an event, using "mind pictures" (for example, an athlete visualizes achieving a specific goal). Imagery can also include recollections of sounds, smells, and textures associated with pleasant experiences from the past that can be recalled vividly. Fantasies are make-believe events or images that can be comforting when one encounters stress. Rehearsal involves working through a potentially stressful situation, trying out different scenarios and alternative reactions. Appropriate reactions can be rehearsed, often in a safe environment before stress occurs. Reframing involves temporarily reducing stress by optimistically redefining a situation as manageable.
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