Clinical and Non-Clinical Indications

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Autogenic Training is not only a general excellent stress relief and relaxation technique, but it also helps with various psychological conditions, as well as with symptoms of stress-induced psychosomatic disorders.

Autogenic Training has been successfully used by adults as well as by children.

Note: The self-study program on Autogenic Training that you can purchase here on this website is mainly designed for adults and older adolescents.

The following lists . . . are not complete. They do not reflect the entire spectrum of all the psychological and physiological conditions to which research on the effects of Autogenic Training has been conducted. For “an exhaustive catalogue of possible and tried applications,” see Wolfgang Linden’s book, Autogenic Training, A Clinical Guide.

Non-clinical Indications:
Autogenic Training improves your sense of well-being and coping with the following non-clinical indications:

	Stress
	Performance enhancement
	Grief
	PMS
	Preparation for childbirth and surgery

Clinical indications - psychological:
Autogenic Training is indicated for the following psychological symptoms:

	Anxiety
	Panic attacks
	Depression
	Insomnia
	Tranquilizer addiction
	Post traumatic stress disorder
	Eating disorders
	Distress due to chronic illness, for example cancer

Clinical indications – physiological:
Autogenic Training is indicated for the following physiological symptoms:

	Cardiovascular: Cardiac arrhythmias, angina, recovery from myocardial infarction, hypertension, disorders of peripheral circulation
	Respiratory: Asthma, hyperventilation syndrome, nervous cough, recurrent infections
	Gastrointestinal: Food allergy, dyspepsia, peptic ulceration, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, obesity
	Musculoskeletal: Rheumatic arthritis, degenerative joint disease, low-back syndrome, pain-tension syndrome
	Neurological: Migraine, tremors, facial spasm, epilepsy, Parkinsonism
	Other: Unspecified chronic pain

Autogenic Training may not be advisable if you suffer from the following psychological conditions:

• Psychosis

• Severe depression associated with hallucinations

• Manic episodes of bipolar disorder

• Severe distress after a trauma

• Compulsive disorder

Caution is also advised for . . .

• Diabetics: Your insulin consumption and utilization may alter while practicing Autogenic Training. Monitor carefully your blood sugar.

• Thyroid disorders of any kind: Remain under the close supervision of your physician.

• Irregular heartbeat:  You may experience the heartbeat phrase as unpleasant, and you may want to leave it out.  

If you suffer from any of the above conditions, consult with your doctor or your counselor.

If your doctor has not heard about Autogenic Training, you may want to refer her/him to this website or to hand out a brochure on Autogenic Training.

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