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Stress Reduction and Relaxation Techniques FACILITATOR GUIDE Developed by: University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Center for Career Development (CCDET) Wisconsin Department of Health Services Division of Quality Assurance Permission is granted to reproduce these training materials with proper attribution for internal use within healthcare organizations or government agencies at no cost to the training participants. Other reproduction is prohibited without written permission from UW Oshkosh CCDET. All rights are reserved. For information on reproducing these materials, please contact UW Oshkosh CCDET at caregiver@ /ccdet/caregiver Stress Reduction and Relaxation Techniques Facilitator Guide Table of Contents Learning Points 3 The Fight or Flight Response 4 Recognizing the Signs of Stress 4 Activity: Locating the Stress in Your Body 4 What Are the Saber Tooth Tigers of Today? 6 Reducing Stress to Prevent Abuse and Neglect 6 Reducing Stress Symptoms and Restoring Calm 8 Activity: What Do You Do to Relax? 9 Peaceful Reality9 More Stress-Reducing Practices 11 Activity: Muscle Relaxation 11 Activity: Practice Meditation 13 Activity: Three Breathing Exercises 15 Activity: Finger Holds 19 Activity: Personal Network Profile 22 Closing Activity: Choose an Exercise 24 Wrap-Up 25 Learning Points Review 25 Training Materials Checklist 26 UW Oshkosh CCDET 2 April 2016 Stress Reduction and Relaxation Techniques Facilitator Guide Learning Points