Relaxation Based Coaching

Is there a growing need for Relaxation Based Coaching?

With increasing rates of stress and anxiety in the general population, coaches and coaching psychologists are likely to see more coachees suffering from mild to severe levels of stress and clinical disorders. This article will consider if there a place in coaching and coaching psychology practice for straightforward relaxation techniques to reduce mild stress and anxiety.

Citation: Palmer, S. (2022). Is there a growing need for Relaxation Based Coaching? Coaching Psychology International, 15, 5, 1-5. https://www.isfcp.info/journals/coaching-psychology-international/cpi-volume-15/cpi-volume-15-article-5/

Relaxation-Based Coaching (RBC) is the application of evidence-informed relaxation techniques and methods within a coaching framework to elicit the coachee’s Relaxation Response and reduce activation of the Stress Response, thereby enhancing psychological and/or physiological wellbeing and performance.

Where appropriate, relaxation techniques methods may be introduced and practiced during coaching sessions and/or assigned as between-session exercises, supported by recordings or self-help materials to facilitate independent practice and skill generalisation. (Palmer, 2025).

Relaxation-Based Coaching Psychology (RBCP) applies psycho-physiological theory and research to the study and application of relaxation-based techniques and methods within a coaching context to enhance wellbeing, performance and stress management. (Palmer, 2025)

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