In today's fast-paced, high-stress world, many people find it hard to slow down, breathe deeply, or feel truly at ease. Whether you're experiencing anxiety, trauma symptoms, sleep difficulties, or emotional overwhelm, learning how to calm your body and mind is a powerful first step toward healing.

At WellHome Psychology, we incorporate relaxation training and nervous system regulation techniques into our therapy sessions to help you manage stress, reduce emotional reactivity, and reconnect with a sense of calm and control—both in session and in daily life.

Why Relaxation Skills Matter

When the body is in a constant state of alert—racing thoughts, shallow breathing, muscle tension—it becomes harder to think clearly, respond calmly, or feel safe. Chronic stress can affect sleep, digestion, attention, relationships, and physical health.

Learning to regulate your nervous system helps you:

•  Reduce anxiety and physical tension
•  Improve sleep and restfulness
•  Respond to stress with greater control
•  Heal from trauma by re-establishing a sense of safety
•  Increase focus, clarity, and emotional stability
•  Connect more fully to the present moment

Relaxation doesn't mean avoidance—it means giving your mind and body a break so you can engage with life from a steadier place.

Techniques We Use

At WellHome Psychology, we tailor our relaxation and regulation strategies to your unique needs, preferences, and goals. Some of the techniques we may integrate include:

•  Mindfulness & Breathwork – Learn to observe your thoughts and calm your body through focused breathing
•  Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) – Gently release physical tension from head to toe
•  Guided Imagery & Visualization – Use calming mental imagery to access peace and safety
•  Deep Breathing Exercises – Slow, intentional breathing to soothe the nervous system
•  Grounding Techniques – Reconnect with the present using sensory tools and awareness
•  Therapeutic Art & Movement – Engage the body and senses in gentle, creative ways
•  Mind-Body Integration – Connect emotions to physical sensations and respond with care
•  Safe Place Visualization & Containment – Trauma-informed techniques to manage intrusive thoughts
•  Role Play & Rehearsal – Practice staying calm in anxiety-inducing or triggering situations
•  Psycho-education – Understand how your brain and body respond to stress and how to shift into a regulated state

We may also incorporate tools from ACT, CBT, Guided Imagery, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Attachment-based approaches to deepen relaxation work and promote long-term change.

Who Can Benefit from Relaxation & Regulation Work?

These strategies are helpful for clients of all ages and can be especially useful if you are:

•  Living with anxiety, panic, or chronic stress
•  Recovering from trauma or grief
•  Experiencing sleep difficulties or restlessness
•  Struggling with emotion regulation or reactivity
•  Coping with physical symptoms like headaches, muscle tension, or digestive issues
•  A child or teen needing simple tools for calming big emotions
•  A parent or caregiver wanting to model regulation for your child

What to Expect in Sessions

Relaxation work is woven into our therapy process in ways that feel practical, gentle, and empowering. Depending on your needs, sessions may include:

•  Practicing a new calming skill
•  Creating a personalized "calm-down toolkit"
•  Using movement or sensory tools to regulate the body
•  Rehearsing how to apply relaxation tools during stressful moments
•  Exploring internal imagery or visualization for grounding
•  Identifying your unique signs of stress and learning what works for you

We may begin or end sessions with relaxation practice, offer guided recordings for use at home, or conduct sessions in calming environments—indoors or in nature, depending on your comfort and needs.

How Long Does Relaxation Training Take?

Many clients begin using and benefiting from relaxation tools within just a few sessions. These practices are often integrated throughout therapy and can be tailored as needed—whether you're in long-term therapy or seeking short-term support.

Recommended Relaxation Videos

These free tools can support your regulation and wellness between sessions:
Note: These videos are for educational and supportive purposes only. EMDR should always be facilitated by a trained professional when addressing trauma or distressing memories.

1. Progressive Muscle Relaxation for Stress Relief

A guided body relaxation exercise to release tension and promote calm. Channel: Therapy in a Nutshell

2. Relieve Stress & Anxiety with Simple Breathing Techniques

Breathing exercises to relieve stress and anxiety. Channel: AskDoctorJo

3. Grounding Activity for Kids and Adults: The Squeeze Hug

Practical tool for trauma survivors or anxiety. Channel:Therapy in a Nutshell

4. Guided Sleep Meditation, Let Go of Pain or Suffering, Sleep Meditation to Ease Pain

A beautiful, healing guided sleep meditation to release and let go of pain or suffering. Channel: Jason Stephenson


At WellHome Psychology, we believe that calm is a skill—not a personality trait.
We're here to help you build that skill with compassion, practice, and strategies that truly work—for your body, your brain, and your everyday life.
If you'd like to learn more or explore, please contact us to schedule a consultation.