​ Online Stress Management Recordings

Diaphragmatic Breathing: It is recommended that you begin with this relaxation exercise. In this introduction, you’ll learn how to make relaxation exercises work effectively for you. Skills for proper breathing techniques are demonstrated. Presented by Dr. Allan Vives. Length: 9:13.
Diaphragmatic Breathing.mp3
Diaphragmatic Breathing Script (PDF)
Deep Breathing: I Enjoy being guided step-by-step through deep breathing exercises that will give your lungs a pleasant, soothing workout. Learn to pace your breathing for maximum effect. Presented by Dr. Jodi Caldwell. Length: 6:43.
Deep Breathing I.mp3
Deep Breathing I Script (PDF)
Deep Breathing: II In this meditative exercise you will learn to focus on your breathing and allow intrusive thoughts to melt away. This skill is good for taking a break during a busy day. Presented by Dr. Prentiss Price. Length: 7:28.
Deep Breathing II.mp3
Deep Breathing II Script (PDF)
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Learn to recognize when and where you hold tension in your body and how to effectively release it, allowing yourself to fully relax. Presented by Dr. Tobin Lovell. Length: 8:39.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation.mp3
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Script (PDF)
Guided Imagery: The Beach Take a mini-vacation as you are guided through the sights, sounds, smells, and sensations of a pleasant walk along the beach. The “best” version of this audio file has sounds of the ocean in the background. Presented by Dr. Prentiss Price. Length: 6:06.
Guided Imagery The Beach.mp3
Guided Imagery The Beach Script (PDF)
Guided Imagery: The Forest Let yourself be guided on a peaceful walk through a beautiful, lush forest near a trickling stream. The “best” version of this audio file has sounds of the forest in the background. Presented by Dr. Chuck Zanone. Length: 7:07.
Guided Imagery The Forest.mp3
Guided Imagery The Forest Script (PDF)
Relaxing Phrases Sometimes it is helpful to repeat certain phrases to yourself in order to deepen your state of relaxation. A series of phrases are presented by Dr. Wendy Wolfe. Length: 6:14.
Relaxing Phrases.mp3
Relaxing Phrases Script (PDF)
Mindfulness Meditations Introduction: Much of the emotional distress people experience is the result of thinking about upsetting things that have already happened or anticipating negative events that have yet to occur. Distressing emotions such as anger, anxiety, guilt, and sadness are much easier to bear if you only focus on the present – on each moment one at a time. These are exercises to increase your mindfulness of the present moment so that you can clear away thoughts about past and future events. These meditations are presented by Dr. Wendy Wolfe.
Mindfulness Meditation I Just This Breath.mp3
Mindfulness Meditation I Just This Breath Script (PDF)
Mindfulness Meditation II Increasing Awareness.mp3
Mindfulness Meditation II Increasing Awareness Script (PDF)
Mindfulness Meditation III Sending Thoughts Away on Clouds.mp3
Mindfulness Meditation III Sending Thoughts Away on Clouds Script (PDF)
Mindfulness Meditation IV Sending Thoughts Away on Leaves.mp3
Mindfulness Meditation IV Sending Thoughts Away on Leaves Script (PDF)
Mindfulness Meditation V Sorting Into Boxes.mp3
Mindfulness Meditation V Sorting Into Boxes Script (PDF)
Adapted from: Linehan, M. M. (1993). Skills Training Manual for Treating Borderline Personality Disorder. NY: The Guilford Press.