The more intensely you can use your imagination to recreate the place or situation, the stronger and more realistic the experience will be. To the body, images created in the mind can be almost as real as actual, external events. The most common reason for a man or woman reading a book or joining a class on relaxation is to meet a personal need for reducing nervous tension and stress. Unnecessary tension and stress can threaten health and well being. Learning to control stress needs to be a priority in our lives.
Relaxation is nature's antidote to stress.
The counselors in the Faculty Staff Assistance Program would be glad to meet with any staff or faculty wishing to further explore relaxation techniques. We have also recently created our own relaxation tape which starts with a progressive muscle relaxation exercise and then leads you in a guided meditation. This tape will be on loan to FSAP clients to help in their work. For an appointment call 545-0350. Last updated August 19, 2000.