People, when we perceive a situation as threatening, We experience an unpleasant emotion we know as anxiety. Es necesario que nos pongamos alerta para afrontar dicha situación y reducir las consecuencias negativas. Emotional reactions can be observed at three different levels: cognitive (insecurity, fear), physiological (muscle tension, heart acceleration) and engine (hyperactivity, crying).
In I am defend myself we have the support of a Professional Psychology, which conducts psychological training service. This training allows us to achieve effective use of all self-defense techniques we have learned in group workshops.
Recognize a situation that causes us stress, It is the first step to achieve relaxation that allows us to mechanize learned motor activities. Thus, during psychological training we learn and practice different techniques, both cognitive and relaxation, which they are necessary to develop new thought patterns and conduct, gradually, They will become automatic.
The psychological training It is done in group sessions.
We began learning the practice of cognitive techniques, which help us to improve our capacity for self-observation and to know how we face our fears and limitations to consider threatening situations. The practice of these techniques will allow us to interpret the environment so that we generate less anxiety.
Cognitive learning techniques will facilitate the second phase of training involves practicing different physiological relaxation techniques. We practice with those that allow us step by step relaxation of all muscle groups, to reduce generalized anxiety states and achieve a high level of relaxation; We perform deep breathing exercises that allow inhale more oxygen, which quickly helps us self-monitor levels of stress and anxiety; We work with visualization techniques as an alternative to the meditation exercises.
Complementarily, individual coaching service is offered, by concluding appointment.