The Changeways Relaxation Program Kit, Revised Edition

The Changeways Relaxation Program provides the clinician with all of the materials necessary to train clients in the use of progressive muscle relaxation, passive relaxation, diaphragmatic breathing, and cue-controlled relaxation. The kit is comprised of the Program Manual, the CD-ROM, and the Audio CD.

Program Manual

A 185-page resource for the clinician. It is written as a guide to running a 6-session group program on relaxation skills, but each of the elements is easily taught separately to individuals or groups. The contents:

About the manual
Appropriate populations
Course structure
Session 1 training notes
Session 2 training notes
Session 3 training notes
Session 4 training notes
Session 5 training notes
Session 6 training notes
Quick Reference (brief versions of the above notes to aid the clinician)

Group Information Resources

Progressive Relaxation Long Form Script
Progressive Relaxation Short Form Script
Passive Relaxation Long Form Script
Passive Relaxation Short Form Script
Imagery in Relaxation Script

Client Forms (see below)

CD-ROM Contents

Questions and Answers about Stress
Caffeine
Diaphragmatic Breathing
Relaxation Tips and Traps
Target Symptoms
Tension Record Form
Relaxation Practice Record Form
Relaxation-Induced Anxiety
Cue Controlled Relaxation
Identifying Your Internal Cues
Identifying Your External Cues
Using Reminder Dots
Using Imagery with Relaxation
Relaxation Course Participant Feedback
Where to Go from Here

Quick Reference Notes for the clinician
5 Relaxation Scripts
Group Attendance Form

Audio CD

Voice: Randy Paterson, PhD

Progressive Relaxation Long Form
Progressive Relaxation Short Form
Passive Relaxation Long Form
Passive Relaxation Short Form

Relaxation Instructions, English Language, Male Voice

Track 1: Progressive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 2: Progressive Relaxation, Short Form
Track 3: Passive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 4: Passive Relaxation, Short Form

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a well-researched form of relaxation practice involving the induction and release of muscle tension from various muscle groups in turn.

Passive Relaxation involves focusing on the existing tension in various muscle groups, then releasing this tension. Passive Relaxation is often preferred to PMR by clients who have chronic pain problems or those who are using the exercise as an aid to sleep.

This CD can be reproduced into iTunes or a similar program on your own computer, then reproduced in whole or track by track for your own clients. Most clients will begin by practicing using the long form of an exercise, then progress to the short form.

Other formats available: Female voice English, Spanish addressed to women, Spanish addressed to men, Cantonese, Mandarin.

Relaxation Instructions, English Language, Female Voice

Track 1: Progressive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 2: Progressive Relaxation, Short Form
Track 3: Passive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 4: Passive Relaxation, Short Form

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a well-researched form of relaxation practice involving the induction and release of muscle tension from various muscle groups in turn.

Passive Relaxation involves focusing on the existing tension in various muscle groups, then releasing this tension. Passive Relaxation is often preferred to PMR by clients who have chronic pain problems or those who are using the exercise as an aid to sleep.

This CD can be reproduced into iTunes or a similar program on your own computer, then reproduced in whole or track by track for your own clients. Most clients will begin by practicing using the long form of an exercise, then progress to the short form.

Other formats available: Male voice English, Spanish addressed to women, Spanish addressed to men, Cantonese, Mandarin.

Relaxation Instructions, Cantonese Language, Female Voice

Track 1: Progressive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 2: Progressive Relaxation, Short Form
Track 3: Passive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 4: Passive Relaxation, Short Form

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a well-researched form of relaxation practice involving the induction and release of muscle tension from various muscle groups in turn.

Passive Relaxation involves focusing on the existing tension in various muscle groups, then releasing this tension. Passive Relaxation is often preferred to PMR by clients who have chronic pain problems or those who are using the exercise as an aid to sleep.

This CD can be reproduced into iTunes or a similar program on your own computer, then reproduced in whole or track by track for your own clients. Most clients will begin by practicing using the long form of an exercise, then progress to the short form.

Other formats available: Male voice English, Female voice English, Spanish addressed to women, Spanish addressed to men, Mandarin.

Relaxation Instructions, Mandarin Language, Female Voice

Track 1: Progressive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 2: Progressive Relaxation, Short Form
Track 3: Passive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 4: Passive Relaxation, Short Form

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a well-researched form of relaxation practice involving the induction and release of muscle tension from various muscle groups in turn.

Passive Relaxation involves focusing on the existing tension in various muscle groups, then releasing this tension. Passive Relaxation is often preferred to PMR by clients who have chronic pain problems or those who are using the exercise as an aid to sleep.

This CD can be reproduced into iTunes or a similar program on your own computer, then reproduced in whole or track by track for your own clients. Most clients will begin by practicing using the long form of an exercise, then progress to the short form.

Other formats available: Male voice English, Female voice English, Spanish addressed to women, Spanish addressed to men, Cantonese.

Relaxation Instructions, Spanish addressed to men, Female Voice

The Spanish language has different forms depending on the gender of the person being addressed. This CD is designed for the male client. The narrator is female.

Track 1: Progressive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 2: Progressive Relaxation, Short Form
Track 3: Passive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 4: Passive Relaxation, Short Form

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a well-researched form of relaxation practice involving the induction and release of muscle tension from various muscle groups in turn.

Passive Relaxation involves focusing on the existing tension in various muscle groups, then releasing this tension. Passive Relaxation is often preferred to PMR by clients who have chronic pain problems or those who are using the exercise as an aid to sleep.

This CD can be reproduced into iTunes or a similar program on your own computer, then reproduced in whole or track by track for your own clients. Most clients will begin by practicing using the long form of an exercise, then progress to the short form.

Other formats available: Male voice English, Female voice English, Spanish addressed to women, Cantonese, Mandarin.

Relaxation Instructions, Spanish addressed to women, Female Voice

The Spanish language has different forms depending on the gender of the person being addressed. This CD is designed for the female client.

Track 1: Progressive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 2: Progressive Relaxation, Short Form
Track 3: Passive Relaxation, Long Form
Track 4: Passive Relaxation, Short Form

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is a well-researched form of relaxation practice involving the induction and release of muscle tension from various muscle groups in turn.

Passive Relaxation involves focusing on the existing tension in various muscle groups, then releasing this tension. Passive Relaxation is often preferred to PMR by clients who have chronic pain problems or those who are using the exercise as an aid to sleep.

This CD can be reproduced into iTunes or a similar program on your own computer, then reproduced in whole or track by track for your own clients. Most clients will begin by practicing using the long form of an exercise, then progress to the short form.

Other formats available: Male voice English, Female voice English, Spanish addressed to men, Cantonese, Mandarin.