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Stress Thermometer - stress reduction, biofeedback, relax

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I use this meter in my professional hypnotherapy practice, to monitor my clients' termperature fluctuations during their sessions. I explain to the client how it works, and then I provide them with a velcro "finger belt" and ask them to place it at the base of a finger, comfortably snug, where you wear a ring (I now use one of those narrow strips sold for bundling cables, cut down a bit and tapered at the end to fit easily thru the 'slot' in its length). Formerly, I had asked clients to tape the sensor end to their finger, but the little finger belt is preferable. I then ask them to slide the sensor end of the wire under the finger belt on the palm side of their hand, making sure the tip is held firmly against the skin by the belt.

I note their initial temperature on the session sheet, then monitor their temperature changes as the session progresses. I usually see a pattern of a slow, steady climb in temperature as the client relaxes, as well as 'sudden' increases of 1-2 degrees when I have given the suggestion of the hands or toes being comfortably warm. The effectiveness is even more evident in subsequent sessions, as their intial pattern emerges and changes in a predictable direction for each client; disruptions to the pattern usually indicate some emotional disturbance to the client on that day (verified by questioning after the session).

A very useful tool, as you can see, and one that also lends 'credence' to the relaxation and induction procedures for the client as well, especially those who put faith in measurable data and are thus reassured by the results! (Susan Wilson, MA, CHT - Certified Hypnotherapist, Eureka, CA - also happy to answer any questions via email at punzelle at gmail dot net, although I will be in India after September 2009).

The thermometer is easy to tape onto a finger, and it seems to read accurately. The size of the unit is small, portable, and can be discreetly used in many situations (I've brought this to work with me sometimes to use when I'm sitting at my desk). When I compared online for similar "stress thermometers," this unit did not seem different in construction than others but was better priced. The thermometer was shipped quickly and came with some nice "stress"-related freebies. I have no complaints and would highly recommend this unit & seller!

This device works exactly as written in the description, nothing more, nothing less. As you find and correct tension in your body, blood circulation improves, and your temp increases. Simple, fun, inexpensive, and effective. I am very pleased with the quickness in shipping, and they included some fun sample stress cards. More than a fair deal.

Works as described. I was able to warm my hands the first time in about 5 minutes from 70 to 86. After a couple days I can get 92 sometimes. Certainly interesting and a good indicator of stress.
But, the desktop stand that flips out of the back only supports it on one side, is very difficult to get out without a knife and is unbalanced and unstable. I had to make my own stand for it.
Would have been nice if they included the Velcro strap they described using in the instructions.

I am a psychologist and I purchased this instrument to use for biofeedback with clients. I've only experimented with it as of yet, but it seems to work like a charm and I am eager to use it with clients. In my own practice with it, I saw a temperature increase of 3-4 degrees with relaxation. This tool is a nice way to provide a concrete indicator for the physical benefits/implications of relaxation. At around $20, it is a super tool to own!

I received mine the other day & the body stress temp ALWAYS reads LO temp. My husband who has consistently warm hands tried it and it still registered LO temp. I don't know how to get it to work correctly. I read the directions many times, took the batteries out and put them back in again and again.
This thing is a piece of junk. I'm sorry I wasted my money. I want to give it NO stars but Amazon won't let me.
Hopefully the company will let me return this without causing me to lose any money.

The Stress Thermometer helps you not only evaluate the stress in your life, but also how to improve it. I got one as a gift and was skeptical, but found it a really useful tool to relax and calm myself when dealing with all of life's troubles. Now I'm buying them as gifts for all my friends!

I once doubted the magical powers of water-wizards equipped with nothing more a flexible willow branch until witnessing the forked piece of wood literally become animated in the hands of a patriarch whose integrity was beyond question. So I'm inclined to take the testimonials of other purchasers of this product seriously.

This is an inexpensive but also quite spartan "stress-reducer," the instructions limited to a space not much larger than the back of a toothpaste box. If the temperature runs high, your stress is reduced; conversely, if the device registers a low temperature, you could stand to chill out a bit (i.e. warm up). At the same time, if you can make yourself relax, the device should register a higher temperature; conversely, if you can't make yourself mellow out--well, by now you get the gist. But isn't there something circular about all of this? Perhaps even a bit of a Catch 22?

The key to deriving any benefit from this transparently simple device (a plain old temperature-taker of your skin surface) is not to become overly insistent about the logic behind the alleged therapeutic benefits. Go with the flow, watch the big number change, and when it goes higher rather than lower, take some cheer in knowing that you're in relaxed mode: knowing that, your chances are even greater that your number will keep climbing.

One thing that you ought to be skeptical of is that "pull-out stand." It's flimsy and all but useless. In fact, better that it were broken than masquerade as a support for a surface the size and weight of a paper matchbook cover.

Worked well for many months, however, the thermistor wire eventually suffered from cyclical fatigue where it meets the unit and broke off. If you order this thermometer, you may want to use epoxy (or equivalent) to stiffen/reinforce this wire where it comes out of the thermometer.

I have orderd two and given them both to people in my family who really needed them. I bought them for me first! lol! I find it a great tool, easy to learn and helpful. I am ordering my third now and I will NOT give that one away. I need to be peaceful, too!