The UDL Educational Technology Guide 2019-2020: Technology for Special Education

John F. O'Sullivan

Section 12 Anti-Anxiety and Relaxation

 

People don’t think about anxiety being helped with technology. Often times we think about technology when it does not work and actually creates anxiety. There are a ton of self-hypnosis videos on YouTube and a number of apps. In a world where drugs are often subscribed, it is always good to have other alternatives. I am not saying someone shouldn’t consider drugs. Basic things like exercise, positive thinking and self-hypnosis can make a hard situation better. I have used self-hypnosis. It is not easy to convince people to use self-hypnosis. What I can tell you is that if you are stressed about a bad day, it can change your state of mind. It is a great way to relax your muscles before bed. 


Calm

This is a very popular relaxation app that gets outstanding reviews. 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/calm/id571800810


Headspace

This app teaches you how to meditate.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/headspace-meditation-techniques/id493145008?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 


YouTube

YouTube has a ton of self-hypnosis videos. I suggest that you look for some videos that meet your needs. There are too many diverse videos to endorse. Everyone has different tastes and interests. The good news is there is a lot to choose from.

https://www.youtube.com/ 

 

Relax Melodies Premium HD: Sleep Zen sounds & white noise for meditation, yoga and baby relaxation

I think stress reduction is an important aspect of being successful. I like this app to help fall asleep.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/relax-melodies-premium-hd/id364909179?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 


Relax Melodies: Sleep Sounds

This app helps you relax before you go to sleep. 

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/relax-melodies-sleep-sounds/id314498713


Mindbliss: Meditate Calm, Relax & Sleep Well

This is a highly rated app that will help you relax. 

https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1092634583?mt=8


Pacifica - Anxiety, Stress, & Depression relief

This is a popular highly rated anti-anxiety app. The app has also won a number of accolades.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pacifica-anxiety-stress-depression-relief/id922968861?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4


Relax Meditation: Guided Mind

This app helps you meditate.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/relax-meditation-guided-mind/id367506176


Stop, Breathe & Think

This app teaches you how to meditate.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/stop-breathe-think/id778848692?mt=8 

 

Brain Wave

This app allows you to listen to sounds to help you focus on a specific state of mind.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/brain-wave-30-advanced-binaural/id307219387?mt=8 

Website: http://www.banzailabs.com/ 

 

Ipnos Soft

This company has a number of highly rated relation apps.

http://www.ipnossoft.com/apps/ 


 

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