The Mulry Method is a self-care and personal development system created by Dr. Reaume C. Mulry. Refined over four decades, it combines guided relaxation, the Personal Concerns Inventory (PCI), and proven psychological models to help you move forward with clarity, purpose, and focus.
These are self-care tools grounded in psychology—practical, structured, and designed for meaningful, lasting change. Whether you’re managing stress, building resilience, or pursuing important goals, the Mulry Method provides a repeatable way to align your thoughts, emotions, and physical responses.
Why the Mulry Method Works
At its core, the Mulry Method helps you:
- Identify and prioritize your concerns.
- Cultivate clarity, balance, and focus.
- Build resilience and achieve meaningful goals.
- Track your progress and adapt as needed.
- Develop an Internal Locus of Control, the heart of Dr. Mulry’s personal growth system.
By addressing both mind and body, the method supports a holistic, evidence-based approach to personal development.
Core Principles
Self-Learning
You lead the process. The Mulry Method supports self-directed growth through tools like the PCI, which helps you clarify and track priorities over time. You’re encouraged to begin wherever feels most relevant and explore at your own pace.
Action-Focused
Growth requires consistent effort. Practices like Relaxation Therapy and In The Zone Skills Training help you set clear intentions and build momentum.
Mind-Body Integration
Your body reflects your mental and emotional state. Relaxation Therapy and movement-based routines, like those in the Healthy Back Courses, restore balance between body and mind.
Foundational Models
Polyvagal Theory
Explains how your nervous system regulates safety, stress, and connection—and why this matters for emotional regulation and resilience.
→ Understanding Polyvagal Theory: The Science of Safety and Connection
Social Learning Theory (SLT)
Shows how beliefs, modeled behavior, and past experiences shape motivation and habits.
→ Understanding Social Learning Theory: How We Learn From Others
Core Tools And Practices
Personal Concerns Inventory (PCI)
A self-assessment that helps you articulate what matters most, organize your focus, and take the first step toward change.
→ What Is the Personal Concerns Inventory (PCI)?
Relaxation Therapy (RT)
A collection of immersive recordings that calm the nervous system, improve focus, and restore balance.
→ Explore Relaxation Therapy
In The Zone Skills Training
A 40-lesson program that develops clarity, steadiness, and confidence through full-body mind/body integration.
→ Explore In The Zone Skills Training
Alongside the core practices, two companion e-books expand on the Mulry Method by connecting its tools to real-world performance, resilience, and emotional regulation.
Companion E-Books
Both of these e-books are free to download and provide a foundation for working with the Mulry Method.
In The Zone: A Guide to Self-Learning
The In The Zone e-book is the companion text for In The Zone Skills Training. It lays out the principles, structure, and practice cues behind the training’s four core components—Relaxed Moves (e.g., Soft Stomach Breathing, Position of Comfort), Power Moves (e.g., Power Breathing, Position of Strength, Back Safety Zone), Elastic Moves, and Focused Moves. Use it to understand why each move matters and how to apply them in daily life and performance situations.
Positive Performance Psychology (PPP)
The Positive Performance Psychology e-book connects Social Learning Theory and Polyvagal Theory to real-world performance. It offers straightforward exercises for emotional regulation, attention, and self-command—designed to be used alongside the PCI, Relaxation Therapy, and Skills Training.
How the Mulry Method Works: Step by Step
- Identify Concerns – Start with the PCI to uncover what matters most.
- Relax and Focus – Use Relaxation Therapy to calm stress and regain clarity.
- Set Goals – Establish actionable objectives based on your PCI results.
- Take Focused Action – Apply strategies from Skills Training and other resources.
- Track Progress – Revisit the PCI to monitor growth and refine your goals.
A Complete System for Growth
The Mulry Method unites self-assessment, guided relaxation, and research-based models into one cohesive system. It helps you take focused, meaningful action and create lasting change.
If you’re ready to begin, explore the full framework:
→ Mulry Method: Self-Care in 10 Steps
Mulry Method FAQ
To help you build self-awareness, reduce stress, and take focused steps toward personal growth.
Anyone seeking a structured approach to self-care—whether you’re managing stress, pursuing change, or wanting to feel more balanced.
Yes. It draws on well-established theories, including Social Learning Theory and Polyvagal Theory, and integrates proven methods such as Relaxation Therapy.
It offers a step-by-step system grounded in psychology, guided relaxation, and self-assessment—helping you align insight with action for lasting change.
Most people begin with the PCI, then add Relaxation Therapy or Skills Training. The 10 steps are not rigid; you can start wherever it makes the most sense for you.
No. The Mulry Method is flexible. Each tool works on its own but also connects into a larger system.