Self-relaxation program for acting-out adolescents.
The present paper describes an adaptation of Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation aiming to suit the specific needs of a short term residential facility for acting out adolescents (shelter). The relaxation was induced in small groups and was geared to teach the participants self-relaxation. Each session, which lasts about 20 minutes, focused on the major muscle groups of the body. A tape of relaxation instructions was available for the use of individuals or groups, whenever the emotional need arose. A guided interview with twenty two participants indicated that the relaxation program was highly effective in reducing their emotional and somatic complaints, and in helping them to adjust to the shelter.
D000184:Acting Out; D000293:Adolescent; D000342:Affective Symptoms / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D012064:Relaxation Therapy; D012114:Residential Treatment; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000534:rehabilitation