Unit 2 offers further exploration into the mind/body continuum. The Journey On relaxation exercise is meant to allow you to focus on controlling the flow of blood through the body. This technique is intended to help you relax and relieve tension caused by stress. The exercise was very relaxing, yet I found myself being lulled to sleep by the narrator. As a caregiver and nurse, relaxation and alleviation of stress are important issues to address. Care giver role strain is a common phenomenon, and is one of the leading causes of abuse and neglect. As a nurse it is important that I am knowledgeable about stress relieving techniques and positive coping mechanisms in order to minimize care giver role strain and nurse burnout. Using the mind to control the body is an amazing technique, and I hoe to be able to effectively utilize it in my daily personal life.
Shartyse
