Managing stress : principles and strategies for health and well being / Brian Luke Seaward.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Part 1: The nature of stress. The nature of stress -- The sociology of stress -- Physiology of stress -- Stress and disease -- Part 2: The mind and soul. Toward a psychology of stress -- The stress emotions: anger, fear, and joy -- Stress-prone and stress-resistant personality traits -- Stress and human spirituality -- Part 3: Coping strategies. Cognitive restructuring: reframing -- Behavior modification -- Journal writing -- Expressive art therapy -- Humor therapy (comic relief) -- Creative problem solving -- Communication skills in the information age -- Resource management: managing time and money -- Additional coping techniques -- Part 4: Relaxation techniques. Diaphragmatic breathing -- Meditation and mindfulness -- Hatha yoga -- Mental imagery and visualization -- Music therapy -- Massage therapy -- Tʹai chi chʹuan -- Progressive muscular relaxation -- Autogenic training and clinical biofeedback -- Physical exercise, nutrition, and stress -- Ecotherapy: the healing power of nature.