A therapist teaches an individual to decrease autonomic arousal by breathing deeply in a slow rhythmic fashion.This type of breathing is referred to as ____________ breathing.

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A therapist teaches an individual to decrease autonomic arousal by breathing deeply in a slow rhythmic fashion.This type of breathing is referred to as ____________ breathing.​

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Diaphragmatic breathing, also known as deep breathing or abdominal breathing, involves slow and rhythmic contractions of the diaphragm muscle which aids in reducing autonomic arousal and promoting relaxation. Focused, systematic, and progressive breathing techniques are all valid techniques, but they do not specifically refer to the slow and rhythmic nature of diaphragmatic breathing.

A Therapist Teaches an Individual to Decrease Autonomic Arousal by Breathing