This 20 minute Technique is a very powerful relaxation tool, based on Erickson's Sound of Calm. By repeating the word CALM throughout the process, the conscious mind is tricked into going down one road, thus releasing its hold on tense muscles, while the more powerful subconscious listens to the positive suggestions without interference. (Your subconscious will only accept suggestions it considers useful for you).

You will receive positive suggestions, for example, the very sight of your school, college or university will become a signal for Relaxation, Concentration and Confidence. It makes reference to normal classroom or staffroom situations which will now trigger deep rooted suggestions helping to produce calmer, more alert minds, experiencing less fear and tension, allowing you to perform as best as you can and therefore enjoy teaching more than before.

The overall effect is to help to remove or at least mitigate the normal tensions and stresses which are making life at work less pleasurable. Doing this will lead to a happier more relaxed YOU which will improve your home and leisure life, not to mention your health. A calm, alert mind, self confidence and self esteem are as vital for Teacher as it is for your students.

IMPROVED CONCENTRATION occurs automatically as tension and anxiety are replaced by a quiet (and often not so quiet) growing confidence.

The technique needs to be listened to from start to finish. You may not ‘consciously’ hear every word during each session but subconsciously every word and suggestion will register. For best results you should repeat the word CALM, gently with each breath that you breathe out, though at times you may be too relaxed to do this.

Everyone connected with the development of the Relaxation Techniques on the Edinburgh Techniques website is fully qualified in the fields of medicine, psychotherapy or both.