Autogenic Training

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Autogenic Training

• Chapter 25

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• Open your mind to the power of self-suggestion.
• -Johannes Schultz

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An Historical Perspective of Autogenic Training

• The creation of Johannes Schultz and Wolfgang
  Luthe in 1932
• Based on the concept of selective awareness
  through autosuggestion
• Also called self-regulation by some
• Commonly used in conjunction with clinical
  biofeedback

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Autogenic Training

• Autogenic training is a technique of
  self-regulation, whereby individuals are taught
  to regulate various aspects of their bodys
  physiology, specifically the flow of blood to a
  specific region of the body to make that area
  feel warm and heavy.

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Autogenic training is effective when

• The individual is highly motivated and receptive
  to instructions and suggestions.
• The individual possesses a strong sense of
  self-direction and control.
• The individual positions him or herself
  comfortably.

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Autogenic training is effective when

• The individual maintains a strong sense of
  concentration and body awareness.
• The individual minimizes sensory reception.
• The individual focuses on internal physiological
  processes.

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Autogenic Training

• Selective awareness is a term used to explain how
  the mind focuses attention on the self-suggestion
  and receptivity that produce a sense of
  relaxation.
• Autogenic discharge refers to various sensory
  sensations and emotional responses triggered by
  autogenic training.

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Two General Approaches to Autogenic Training

• Direct method the person consciously moves blood
  to the extremities where warmth and heaviness are
  desired.
• Indirect method the person focuses only on
  warmth and heaviness, not blood flow.

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Best Application of Autogenic Training

• Autogenics is portable, it can be done anywhere
  (home, office, etc.)
• A great technique to use to fall asleep for
  people with insomnia
• A great technique used in surgery to minimize
  complications