J.J. asks you whether there are other things he can do, in addition to medications, to help his anxiety. He tells you that he's heard about relaxation therapy and wants to hear more about it
What would you discuss with J.J. about relaxation therapy?
To what other treatment modalities could J.J. be referred after his hospitalization to help treat
his PTSD and related problems?
It would be important to tell him that relaxation therapy is the use of techniques to encourage and
elicit relaxation to reduce anxiety. You can provide him with written information about relaxation
techniques, but it would be more effective to demonstrate and have him practice relaxation
techniques with you. Discuss with J.J. the need to anticipate when the need for relaxation may occur,
and how to evaluate whether the techniques are helpful.
• Cognitive or behavioral therapy
• Exposure therapy or systematic desensitization (i.e., combat focus groups)
• Psychoeducational group therapy
• Supportive therapy
• Couples or family therapy
• Substance abuse relapse prevention
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