Relaxation and breathing
Mindfulness, Stress, Manage emotions
Cancer and its treatment can be stressful – for you and your family and friends. This can have an impact on your emotions, sleep, concentration, and enjoyment of life. Practicing relaxation is one way to help calm your mind, reduce stress and sharpen your ability to focus.
We've collected our favourite resources for you to read, watch, listen to, download and share to better understand and manage this concern, as well as clinical services if you would prefer to speak to someone about the emotional challenges of cancer treatment.
Relaxation and Breathing Exercises
BEYOND BLUE
We recommend this resource because...
This site is a great place to start if you are new to doing relaxation practice. It gives short t (2 - 5 minute) downloadable audio files that go through breathing exercises, muscle relaxation and guided visualisation. It may help you decide which relaxation strategy may work better for you.
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists can help you to improve independence, safety, wellbeing and quality of life. If you would like to link with one of our occupational therapists, please ask your treating health professional to send a referral.