Relaxation Component

This program has been found in a controlled, randomized research study to:

• Significantly Improve mood
• Significantly Improve quality of life

 The relaxation component is designed to:

• Give instruction and practice in a variety of relaxation techniques to improve mood and quality of life
• Provide a safe place to exercise away from stress as consciousness turns inward
• Encourage exercise compliance, improved attention
• Decrease level of nausea
• Stimulate the immune system in promoting good health and swelling reduction
• Provide deep breathing relaxation techniques and coping strategies that are helpful for treatment of lyphedema and stress reduction
• Promote sustained attention through a dynamic, evolving storyline
• Provide a relaxation state that has carryover into life events
• Help build a relaxing mood and atmosphere through music in a nature setting