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Autogenic training

Synonyms in a broader sense

Stress management, physical and mental relaxation, relaxation and breathing techniques, hypnosis, autosuggestion, deep relaxation, quick relaxation, positive self-influence, ADD, ADHD, poor concentration.

see also: autogenic training in sports

Definition and description

Autogenic training was developed by Johannes H. Schultz in the twenties of the last century. Schultz himself was a psychiatrist and developed this form of relaxation and concentration promotion out of hypnosis. Autogenic training helps to cope with stress and, if used regularly, it can counteract concentration disorders, anxiety, but also self-doubt, etc.

Autogenic training

Based on the fact that many relaxation techniques are based on a special worldview (yoga, ...), Johannes H. Schulz (1884 - 1970) developed the autogenic training around one in the 30s Relaxation technique define, those on no particular worldview (such as yoga, ...) is based.
The meaning of the term, which comes from the Greek, can be derived from two parts of the word: "cars" stands for "self", "Genos" For arise. This is also what the autogenic training wants to convey: It can be carried out in group or individual therapy or independently and on your own at home. All you need is a quiet place and a comfortable posture. Then it begins Put yourself in what you imagine, or what is conveyed by a sound carrier as a starting point. One can think of autogenic training as a “calming journey of thought”. Of course, there are also different “levels of difficulty” for autogenic training. A distinction is made between:

the Lower level (first level)that is primarily aimed at relaxation.
the Upper level (maximum level)in which attempts are made to induce self-knowledge with the help of suggestion.
This is a top form that requires that the first level of autogenic training be mastered.

The differences are, among other things, that in the lower level, specific demands are made on the trainee, e.g. ..., while in the upper level there is more of an imaginary journey.
Be one after the other different stages of sensation gone through. These are:

the feeling of calm,
the feeling of heaviness,
the sensation of warmth,
the calm and regular heartbeat,
calm and evenly deep breathing,
the pleasant feeling of warmth in the stomach
the head, which is perceived as cool and free and finally
the personal perception of one's own body.

These stages of sensation are addressed and emulated by specific, but very short “instructions”. Any autogenic training ends with a Muscle stretching phase, lolling, which is called "waking up".

Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR)

Another form of muscle relaxation is muscle relaxation / muscle relaxation according to Jacobson. This relaxation therapy was developed around the same time as autogenic training by the American Jacobson.
While autogenic training is more imaginative, muscle relaxation is where you find it Jacobson specific and specific muscle exercises / muscle tension instead of.

Other forms of therapy

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The drug therapy of ADD: ADD drugs
The nutritional therapy ADD with its different possibilities.

The therapy options mentioned complement each other in many ways. The treating physician or treating therapist can decide together with you which forms can be combined with each other in individual cases. It is important that the individual symptoms are taken as a starting point and a decision is made.