The Five Rs of Stress/Anxiety reduction

The five core concepts used in the reduction of anxiety or stress:

1. Rcognition of the causes and sources of the threat or distress; education and consciousness raising.
2. Relationships identified for support, help, reassurance
3. Removal from (or of) the threat or stressor; managing the stimulus.
4. Relaxation through techniques such as meditation, massage, breathing exercises, or imagery.
5. Re-engagement through managed re-exposure and desensitization.