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This study concerns itself with relaxation training and social support as alternative forms of treatment for hypertension in renal patients. following the success of these in the treatment of essential hypertension (Lagrone et al 1986). Three groups of renal dialysis patients were chased for the study. The first group underwent relaxation training, the second group participated in group therapy sessions whieh emphasized social support. and the last group acted as a control group. The following hypotheses were made: I. Renal dialysis patients that receive progressive muscle relaxation training will show a significantly lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure rate. 2. Renal dialysis patients that participated in a number of group therapy sessions will show significant decreases in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure.