Spirituality, Relaxation Techniques, and Health
Greenberg, J. S. (2021). Comprehensive stress management (15th ed.)
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapters 9, 10, 11, and 12 in the course text.
Read The Unique Role of Spirituality in the Process of Growth Following Stress and TraumaLinks to an external site., ( Werdel, M. B., Dy-Liacco, G. S., Ciarrocchi, J. W., Wicks, R. J., & Breslford, G. M. (2014). The unique role of spirituality in the process of growth following stress and traumaLinks to an external site.. Pastoral Psychology, 63(1), 5771. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11089-013-0538-4)
What Meditation Can Do for Your Mind, Mood, and Health: Taking a Few Minutes to Focus Your Mind Each Day Can Reduce Stress, Pain, Depression, and More.Links to an external site. ( What meditation can do for your mind, mood, and health: Taking a few minutes to focus your mind each day can reduce stress, pain, depression, and moreLinks to an external site.. (2014, August). Harvard Womens Health Watch, 21(12), 6.).
Next, reflect on your current stressors (FINANCES) and address the following:
*Explain the impact of religion and spirituality, as it pertains to health and stress management. Use the text as a minimum to support this relationship. ( Greenberg, J. S. (2021). Comprehensive stress management (15th ed.).
**Assess the benefits of meditation to your health and well-being.
**If you do not implement meditation techniques at this time, hypothesize how this practice could positively impact your health and well-being in the future.
**Evaluate the benefits of one of the following techniques: autogenic training, imagery, or progressive relaxation. How could the practice of your chosen technique reduce your experienced stressors?
**Develop a plan for being more mindful in your life relating to one of the following activities: mindful breathing, mindful eating, mindful listening, or mindful walking. State your rationale for selecting this particular area of focus.( I CHOOSE MINDFUL WALKING)
Your initial post must be at least 300 words in length. Include your course text ( Greenberg, J. S. (2021). Comprehensive stress management (15th ed.). ) and one additional scholarly resource to support your work (see the Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. for more information). All citations and references must adhere to APA Style formatting standards (see Introduction to APALinks to an external site. for more information).
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