Stress-related Disorders/Anxiety Reduction

The Five Rs of Stress/Anxiety reduction The five core concepts used in the reduction of anxiety or stress: Rcognition of the causes and sources of the threat or distress; education and consciousness raising. Relationships identified for support, help, reassurance Removal from (or of) the threat or stressor; managing the stimulus. Relaxation through techniques such as meditation, massage, breathing exercises, or imagery. Re-engagement through managed re-exposure and desensitization.