Relaxation Therapist

200 Hours/Instructor Supported/Textbooks included

Overview

This relaxation therapy course can provide an in-depth introduction on a number of relaxation techniques such as meditation, stretching, hydrotherapy and more! Every day, more and more people are realizing the ongoing benefits of relaxation therapy. Whether people suffer from work related stress, or need to cope with the rigors of a busy lifestyle, our relaxation therapy course can teach you how to help people find tranquility in their day through a number of coping techniques.

Learning more about relaxation therapy with us could be the first step toward a career as a relaxation therapist. You can also apply the relaxation techniques you learn in this relaxation therapy course in your own life, or among family and friends.

* Note: This section does NOT qualify you to be a massage therapist. Please check with your state and/or country to learn the requirements for a massage therapy license.

Our relaxation therapy distance learning course offers a thorough introduction on a number of relaxation therapy topics, including:

• Relaxation techniques and procedures
• Stress relief
• Anxiety management
• Sanitation and safety practices
• Hydrotherapy
• Self-massage techniques
• Visualization and much more...

Outline

Relaxation Therapist Module 1
Relaxation Techniques:

• Meditation
• Yoga
• Progressive relaxation
• Autogenic training and imagery
• Aromatherapy
• Music for relaxation
• Creative visualization
• Conscious exercise
• Biofeedback
• Flotation therapy

Relaxation Therapist Module 2
Stress Relief, Part One:

• Definition of stress
• Stress management goals
• Stress psycho-psychology
• Stress and illness
• Nutrition, noise, life events
• Asserting yourself
• Conflict resolution
• Communication and time management
• Perception interventions
• Selective awareness; humor 
• Gratitude; self-esteem
• Anxiety management
• Spirituality and stress

Relaxation Therapist Module 3
Stress Relief, Part Two:

• Internal sources of stress 
• Material and social reinforcement
• Occupational stress
• The work environment and job dissatisfaction
• The workaholic and burnout
• Saying No
• Making time for leisure
• Family stress
• Money and stress
• Dealing with difficult people
• The importance of social support
• Dealing with anger and depression
• Enjoying the Holidays

Relaxation Therapist Module 4*
The Healing Art of Touch:

• History of massage
• Benefits of massage therapy
• Psychological and spiritual effects of massage
• Creating a relaxing environment
• Massage Etiquette
• Sanitation and safety practices
• Anatomy of movement
• Basic massage techniques
• Aromatherapy and massage
• Hydrotherapy
• Self-massage treatments 
• Specialized massage techniques

Textbook included with course:

·         The Little Book of Stress Relief by Dr. David Posen

Instructor: Rusty Barrier, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ND

Dr. Barrier holds a Ph.D. in counseling psychology, has been in private practice for 20 years, and is the co-author of Awaken to Oneness. He is also a Certified Hypnotherapist and Relaxation Therapist.  He has worked with thousands of people throughout the world, in both private and psychiatric settings. His career began at Christi Center for Attitudinal Healing, in Corpus Christi, Texas where he served as the Executive Director. He was instrumental in founding the Corpus Christi Mayor's Commission on AIDS and The Passage AIDS hospice in Corpus Christi. He has presented lectures and workshops around the world on various healing techniques and spirituality.   Dr. Barrier is also a Naturopathic Practitioner and enjoys his work with animals. He understands the value of both allopathic and natural medicines.

Computer Requirements

Internet Access

·         Broadband or high-speed internet access is strongly recommended. Broadband includes DSL, cable, and wireless connections.

·         Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Moodle pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware

·         Virtually all Windows-Mac-Linux hardware configurations and processors are acceptable.

·         1 GB RAM recommended

Software

·         Operating Systems

§  Windows XP or Vista and Mac OS X 10 and higher, most Linux distributions

·         Web Browsers

§  Mozilla Firefox 2 and 3 (previous versions will work also)

§  Internet Explorer 6, 7 and 8

§  Safari is not currently recommended as it cannot display certain Moodle editing menus for both students and instructors

Media Plug-ins (These may be required depending on your course media-click on the links below to download the latest versions)

§  Adobe Flash Player

§  Adobe Acrobat Reader

§  Apple Quicktime

§  Windows Media Player

§  Real Player

§  PowerPoint Viewer (use this if you don't have PowerPoint)