Between-Session Assignment
Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise
- Format: Printable client homework assignment.
- Best for: Between-session practice.
- Author: Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC.
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is an effective technique for relieving stress and anxiety by systematically tensing and relaxing different muscle groups. This practice enhances awareness of physical tension and promotes a deep sense of relaxation.
Written by clinical psychologist Dr. Hal Baumchen, PsyD, LP, LADC, this printable PDF worksheet gives clinicians a practical, session-ready tool. The conversational, encouraging tone makes clinical concepts accessible to clients at any stage of therapy, while structured prompts keep the work focused and productive.
How clinicians use it: as an in-session exercise to open and structure discussion, as between-session homework to reinforce skills, as a progress tool to track growth over time, and as part of a treatment unit paired with the companion lesson and PowerPoint on this topic. Formatted for easy printing and immediate use in individual or group settings.
