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From the Institute for Integrative Healthcare

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Stress

Description:

Stress and anxiety are emotional responses that may be caused by inappropriate or exaggerated sympathetic nervous system reactions. Symptoms will vary from person to person, depending on the trigger.

Precautions:

Gentle, non-intrusive massage may be helpful in alleviating stress. In extreme cases it is important to work together as a team with the client's mental health provider. Precautions need to be taken with regard to boundaries, especially in cases of abuse.

Can be alleviated by:

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