Autogenic training is a method of self-regulation of mental and vegetative functions, developed in the early 20th century. It is based on active self-suggestion against a background of muscle relaxation. Such training is widespread in medicine, and in other areas related to human activity.
It is advisable to use it in combination with other psychotherapeutic methods, in particular - to combine with therapeutic persuasion and suggestion.
Indications for use
Training is prescribed for such diseases as encephalopathy with asthenic, vascular, hypothalamic syndromes, neurosis, tension headaches, vegetative dystonia syndrome, migraine and depression.
Contraindications
Neuromuscular relaxation is not desirable for diseases such as
Parkinson’s Disease; multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, as well as oncopathology of the nervous system, the consequences of injuries and diseases of the spinal cord and brain, mental disorders and drug addiction.
