Coping & Regulation · CR-06
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Guide
Explore differences between tension, release, and supported rest without causing strain.
Specialist review required
Ages 8+ and adults
5-15 minutes
Guided worksheet
Complete page
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How to use it
- Choose seated, lying, or noticing-only options that fit your body today.
- If comfortable, gently tense one area without pain, then release; you may skip tensing entirely.
- Stop immediately if you notice pain, dizziness, numbness, or increased discomfort.
Reflection prompts
- What differences, if any, did you notice?
- Which positions or movements did not fit your body?
- What support or adjustment would help now?
Facilitator guidance
Screen for pain, injury, mobility, neurological, respiratory, and other relevant concerns within professional scope. Never encourage force, maximal effort, or working through pain.
Adaptations & accessibility
- Use supported rest and noticing without any muscle tensing.
- Limit the practice to one comfortable area or use imagined movement.
- Adapt positions for mobility devices, seating, or bed-based access.
Review considerations
Licensed-clinician review and appropriate medical/mobility review required before use.
This is a layout-complete draft. Complete the stated clinical, accessibility, and local-policy review before client use or publication.
