Free online resources for Stress Relief
Guided Imagery Practices
Health Journeys
Belleruth Narparstek, LCSW, offers CDs and mp3 files of audio guided visualization / relaxation training exercises for a wide range of medical and psychological issues. There are many free resources, including brief reviews of current research on the benefits of imagery and similar treatments.
Kaiser Health & Wellness Podcasts
Selection of HJ guided imagery practices available free to anyone, including: Insomnia, Pain control, Anger, Anxiety and/or Panic, Smoking cessation, Grief, Stress and Self-confidence (good for test or performance anxiety). Any practice can be streamed for a few minutes, but if you're not a Kaiser member you'll need to download the practice to listen to it in en
Basic Mindfulness
MARC – UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center
Meditations and breathing practices to relax and promote relaxed alertness – great for ADHD and anxiety problems. Descriptions & free mp3 files to stream or download.
In addition, there's Dr. Lydia Zylowska's Mindful Awareness Program for ADHD, originally developed at MARC.
iRest
Integrative Restoration Institute
A deep relaxation practice, from Richard Miller, PhD, useful for all kinds of stress, anxiety, insomnia and PTSD. Listed by the Department of Defense as an evidence-based complementary medicine practice.
Apps
Breathe2Relax
"Portable stress management tool" developed by the Center for Telehealth & Technology for military service members and veterans, and good for everybody. Breathe2Relax teaches how to do diaphragmatic breathing to manage stress, and reduce anxiety, worry, even panic and post traumatic stress. Practice, practice, practice. At Google Play & iTunes.
Health Journeys
Belleruth Narparstek, LCSW, offers CDs and mp3 files of audio guided visualization / relaxation training exercises for a wide range of medical and psychological issues. There are many free resources, including brief reviews of current research on the benefits of imagery and similar treatments.
Kaiser Health & Wellness Podcasts
Selection of HJ guided imagery practices available free to anyone, including: Insomnia, Pain control, Anger, Anxiety and/or Panic, Smoking cessation, Grief, Stress and Self-confidence (good for test or performance anxiety). Any practice can be streamed for a few minutes, but if you're not a Kaiser member you'll need to download the practice to listen to it in en
Basic Mindfulness
MARC – UCLA’s Mindfulness Awareness Research Center
Meditations and breathing practices to relax and promote relaxed alertness – great for ADHD and anxiety problems. Descriptions & free mp3 files to stream or download.
In addition, there's Dr. Lydia Zylowska's Mindful Awareness Program for ADHD, originally developed at MARC.
iRest
Integrative Restoration Institute
A deep relaxation practice, from Richard Miller, PhD, useful for all kinds of stress, anxiety, insomnia and PTSD. Listed by the Department of Defense as an evidence-based complementary medicine practice.
Apps
Breathe2Relax
"Portable stress management tool" developed by the Center for Telehealth & Technology for military service members and veterans, and good for everybody. Breathe2Relax teaches how to do diaphragmatic breathing to manage stress, and reduce anxiety, worry, even panic and post traumatic stress. Practice, practice, practice. At Google Play & iTunes.