Recent research has shown that guided relaxation (such as hypnosis) reduced the blood pressure of seniors more than listening to a Mozart sonata did. This is a surprise? It has been my personal experience that although my clients enjoy relaxing music, they may continue to perseverate on their worries if they are not feeling reassured. My job is to help them accomplish this on their own. If they could do it automatically though, they might not be coming into my office in the first place.
When I taught young children, during nap/rest times we would play Mozart. However, some of the children needed the addition of a gentle rub on their back or words of reassurance as they fell to sleep. My sons rested better after a time of comforting from Mom. There are times I need the comfort of a human voice to reassure me.

Therefore, none of this surprises me. What it does do, though is inspire me. Perhaps I shall make arrangements to visit some local nursing homes and volunteer some group sessions for stress relief. I can record these for their later listening relaxation.

What do you think? Any of my local colleagues want to join me?