Deep Breathing technique

Deep breathing is a technique that has been used in Eastern cultures for a long time, but is still fairly new in Western cultures. This is used to help relax the body, which then helps manage stress. The counselor should start by explaining exactly how deep breathing is performed. The client should inhale through their nose and exhale through their nose or mouth. They should exhale twice as long as they inhale. They should also be breathing from their abdomen, rather than their chest. This can take some time to get accustomed to. The counselor can suggest that the client places their hand on their chest and if the hand rises as they're breathing, then they are breathing from their chest and must alter the technique. Once the client can apply the technique correctly, the counselor can explain the deep breathing process step by step.  This process basically consists of relaxing the body, practicing deep breathing for 5-10 minutes at a time, and scanning your body for any tension after this is complete. The client can then do this on their own once the counselor knows they are doing it correctly. I think this would be very helpful for stress and anxiety and can be done in a school setting.