01:830:101 Lecture 9: Communication and Self-Awareness: Using Relaxation Techniques (Chap

• School: Rutgers University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: 01:830:101
• Professor: L.Jacobs

Document Summary

Relaxation relieves stress and makes you more alert. Timelines to meet, papers to submit etc, Relax your whole body ; focus on tightening one part and then relaxing. Chapter 19: incorporating imagery in professional practice and self-care. Review a live-performance of your story and update your visualization if needed. To visualize is too see or image mentally. To create an image of something invisible, absent, or abstract. Imagery techniques to improve communication skills (how to tell a story to a patient) Outline the story from beginning to end. Envision the best and plan for the unexpected. Can be based on logical reasoning, facts. Effects of positive self-talk on our behavior. Effects of negative self-talk on our behavior. Internal dialogue has a powerful influence on our behavior. Focus on the issue and not the person. You want your mind to know it has already happened.