Objectives. Explore and create a
stress-relief journey by combining relaxation techniques with a multisensory
approach. Understand the impact of different mediums or activities on your
well-being.
Instructions. Be
descriptive, detailed, and specific and use sentence structure with concrete
language when writing and speaking. Write professionally and without errors.
Include references and citations to support your work. Avoid slang,
contractions, and texting language. Complete written work in Times Roman, 12,
black font, double-spaced. Work
submitted without references and/or citations will receive a “0” since this is
a form of plagiarism.
1. Select Stress
Reduction Techniques
Select
at least two stress reduction techniques from the textbook that catch your
interest.
Consider
techniques that resonate with you personally, whether it is deep
breathing, meditation, visualization, or any other method.
2.
Choose Multisensory Options
Select
one multisensory option from the list provided below
Option 1: Nature Sounds
Option 2: Guided Audio Meditations
Option 3: Podcasts
Option 4: Artistic Expressions (Visual
Arts)
Option 5: Physical Activity, Exercise, or
Dance
Option 6: Aromatherapy
Option 7: Literary Escapes (Reading)
Option 8: Music
Option 9: Technology Break (Silence or
Stillness)
Option 10: Personalized Mix of Options
1-9 or Propose Your Own
3. Practice Experience
Practice
each selected reduction technique with the selected multisensory option.
Reflect
on your experiences with each combination, noting any insights or
observations.
Consider
the role of conscious breathing as you practice.
Add
a touch of creativity by including images, drawings, quotes, or any other
creative elements as you practice.
3. Reflection Paper. Reflect
on the practice experience in 350-words or more (double-spaced) by responding
to the following:
·       Introduction.
Discuss why you chose each of the three relaxation techniques and the multisensory
option.
·       Reflection of the Practice
Experience
o  
Discuss
your experience practicing each relaxation technique and engaging in the chosen
multisensory option.
o  
Note
any initial thoughts or surprises.
o  
How
did your body and mind respond to each of the relaxation techniques as you
practiced with the multisensory option?
o  
Explain
how conscious breathing played a role in each relaxation technique.
o  
How
did your breathing contribute to the overall experience?
o  
Reflect
on how the combination of the relaxation techniques and multisensory option
influenced your state of relaxation.
o  
What
changes did you experience in mood, stress levels, etc. did you observe during
and after the practice?
o  
Include information from one or more credible
sources to support your work.
·       
Self-Evaluation of the Effectiveness
o   Evaluate
and discuss how effective the technique and multisensory pairings were in
reducing stress your stress.
o   Consider
whether you felt a sense of calmness or any other positive effects.
o   Discuss
which techniques and multisensory pairings were most effective for you and why.
o   What
is the possibility of your using any of the combinations again? Why or why not?
o   Include
information from one or more credible sources to support your work.
·       
Summarize and Conclude
o  
Summarize
your overall stress-relief journey.
o  
Conclude
with any insights gained about your personal approach to stress reduction.
·       
Reference List. Include credible references in APA format.