Dr. Jared Reser, offers “a comprehensive guide to overcoming negative emotions through breathing techniques and innovative self-care exercises.” He was thrilled to request that the book be reviewed on mymollydoll.
“Program Peace” offers over 200 innovative techniques designed to rehabilitate the physical trauma caused by chronic stress. The book’s unique methodology begins with retraining the breathing pattern and rehabilitating the muscles of respiration. The focus is on how to recruit the diaphragm with every breath, and it introduces eight guidelines for relaxed breathing:
Principles of Diaphragmatic Breathing:
- 1. Breathe deeply (high volume): Breathe more fully in a way that pushes the belly forward during each inhalation.
- 2. Breathe longer (low frequency): Breathe at longer intervals in which each inhalation and exhalation lasts for more time.
- 3. Breathe smoothly (continuous flow): Breathe at a steady, slow, constant rate.
- 4. Breathe assertively (confident): Do not let social concerns conflict with the other rules.
- 5. Exhale passively: Allow your breathing muscles to go limp during each exhalation.
- 6. Breathe nasally: Breathe through the nose with nostrils flared.
- 7. Ocean’s Breath: Relax the back of your throat and breathe as if you are fogging up a glass.
- 8. Breathe with purity of heart: Knowing you have only the best intentions will infuse your breathing with peace.
As users progress through the system, they are introduced to a technique called diaphragmatic generalization. This is where calm breathing is paired with experiences typically associated with shallow breathing. The process helps people associate relaxed breathing across different contexts and challenges, empowering them to overcome the automatic stress response often triggered in demanding situations.
To make the book accessible to everyone, the digital version is available at no charge on the website, and the paperback is priced at cost on Amazon. The mobile companion app and instructional videos are also entirely free.
Website: https://programpeace.com/
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