Guided Relaxation Sessions

𝗪𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘅𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆—𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵? On the inpatient unit, time is short and anxiety is high. Benzos help in the right moments, but they’re not the only option. I revisited our Hospital Psychiatry Fact Book and found this practical gem: a clear, time-efficient guide to teaching relaxation techniques—even with limited minutes and skeptical patients. ▸ Start with patients who struggle with anxiety, insomnia, PTSD—but be cautious with psychosis ▸ Use scripts to introduce breathing and relaxation: they ground patients and build buy-in ▸ Begin with basics—diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation—before adding imagery or 4-7-8 ▸ Use clear, sensory-rich language to guide the patient through each technique ▸ Frame these skills as portable and empowering, not just coping tools for the hospital ▸ Plan ahead for discharge: where, when, and how they’ll continue practicing Too often we assume these techniques are intuitive. But patients—and clinicians—need real-world scripts, not just theories. Takeaway: With just 5–10 focused minutes, you can teach a patient a tool they'll use for life. ❓ How do you teach non-pharmacologic anxiety relief on your unit? 🔁 Share with a colleague looking for fast, practical inpatient psych tools 📥 Follow me for more grounded takes on meds and the therapy tools that often get left behind

What to Expect Inside My 1:1 Sessions (Why they last 90 minutes — and how they’re different from traditional therapy) Every session inside Priceless Peace Mentorship is designed to hold you — fully. Mentally, emotionally, somatically, and energetically. Here’s how each 90-minute session unfolds: 1️⃣ We begin with presence. Each session opens with a gentle check-in to bring you into the moment: 〰️ How are you feeling right now? 〰️ What’s been coming up since we last spoke? 〰️ What’s alive in your body, mind, or heart? 2️⃣ We work with your personalized workbook. The program is structured into 6 key phases, each supporting a deeper level of nervous system regulation, self-trust, and embodied peace. During this portion, we move through: 〰️ Reflective cognitive exercises 〰️ Thoughtful input and guidance from me 〰️ Space for personal insight, clarity, and integration This work is rooted in awareness, not performance — and always respects your pace. 3️⃣ We shift into embodied practice. Around 30–40 minutes in, we move from the mind into the body — where real transformation happens. Depending on the session and your current needs, we may explore: 〰️ Somatic and energetic release work 〰️ Meditation or breathwork 〰️ Guided visualizations 〰️ Gentle rituals 〰️ Subconscious reprogramming techniques ❗ This is where you begin to feel change — not just understand it. This is a big difference to traditional therapy 4️⃣ You leave with tools for integration. After each session, you’ll receive a recording of the practice so you can return to it anytime. Repetition is essential for nervous system rewiring and embodied change. We’ll also set a clear intention or action step for the week ahead — giving you a simple, supportive focus between sessions. ❓ Why This Is Different From Traditional Therapy While therapy often focuses on past experiences and clinical diagnoses, this work is: ✅ Forward-focused: We acknowledge your past, but orient toward where you're going. ✅ Body-based: We go beyond talking to include somatic tools that help regulate and rewire. ✅ Rooted in nervous system awareness: You learn to understand and support your internal state, not override it. This is why sessions last 90 minutes — because healing, reconnection, and embodiment take time, presence, and care. If you're craving a different kind of support — one that honors your wholeness and your nervous system — I’d love to connect. Send me a DM with "embodiment" and I'll be in touch.

✨Occupational Therapy Techniques for Promoting Mind-Body Connection✨ Connecting the mind and body is essential for holistic well-being. As Occupational Therapists, we focus on techniques that help clients achieve harmony between physical and mental health. By integrating practices like mindfulness, breathwork, and sensory regulation into our sessions, we empower individuals to better manage stress, enhance self-awareness, and improve overall functioning. Promoting the mind-body connection is a core part of our approach, helping clients lead more balanced, fulfilling lives through intentional, connected activities. 1. Breathwork and Deep Breathing Exercises ✅ Teach controlled breathing for stress reduction and enhanced body awareness. ✅ Connect breath rhythm to emotional regulation and mental clarity. 2. Mindful Movement Practices ✅ Guide clients through slow, intentional movements to improve awareness. ✅ Focus on the body’s sensations, fostering a present-moment connection. 3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) ✅ Encourage tensing and releasing muscles for physical relaxation. ✅ Align mental focus with body tension release and calmness. 4. Guided Visualization Techniques ✅ Use imagery to help clients mentally connect with physical sensations. ✅ Promote relaxation and reduce anxiety through intentional visualization. 5. Grounding Exercises for Sensory Awareness ✅ Involve tactile, auditory, or visual cues to anchor present focus. ✅ Strengthen sensory connections to stabilize thoughts and emotions. 6. Body Scanning for Mindful Awareness ✅ Guide clients in scanning from head to toe for sensations. ✅ Identify tension, release stress, and increase self-awareness physically. Promoting the mind-body connection is central to our approach in Occupational Therapy. By integrating techniques that harmonize physical sensations with mental processes, we help clients achieve greater balance, awareness, and control in their lives. Through these practices, we empower individuals to navigate challenges more effectively, leading to improved well-being and a stronger, more connected self. #OccupationalTherapy #OccupationalTherapist #WhyOT #OTMatters #OT #OTR #OTD #UnitedStatesOT