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Inhalation Cleansing and Relaxing Breath — 4 Comments

  1. Hello! I am a student in a Master’s program for SLP. I find it interesting that staccato inhalations are recommended in this technique and was wondering how that affects the mind/body differently than just one long, deep inhalation? I have never heard of a breathing technique that has the person inhale in this way and am curious! I agree, for sure, that reducing tension is winning half the battle for PWS. Thank you!

    • Hi Nicole,
      Deep breathing exercises sound like it may help reduce some of the stress and anxiety associated with a PWS.

      Do you think the technique you mentioned above ( Stacato breathing) plus a circumlaryngeal massage may be helpful when reducing the tension and anxiety associated with PWS? I would love to hear your take on this matter.

      Best,
      Kelly Olson

      • Hi, Nicole, Thank for taking the time to read ISAD.

        I am going to refer this question to Elizabeth Kapsten, one of the 3 writers of this paper. This is her area !

        For my part, I feel most body work is essential for PWS, and others recieving psychotherapy / speech therapy. In my practice I use somatic experiencing skills to help the PWS get connected with what’s happening with their body. I currently used a variety of breathing techniques for all my clients (just not PWS). I think finding what they respond to best has been most helfpul.

        Stay in touch with us. We are committed to have this convesation continue beyond ISAD.

        Contact me at NOConnorLCSW@gmail.com
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    • Thank for taking the time to read ISAD. Good questions. I am going to refer tis uestion to Elizabeth Kapsten, one of the 3 writers of this paper. For my part, I used a variety of breathing techniques for all my clients (just not PWS). I think finding what they respond to best as been most helfpul.

      Stay in touch with us
      http://www.stutteringmoment.com/