Managing stress : principles and strategies for health and well being /
Brian Luke Seaward.
- Eighth edition.
- xxii, 602 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 28 cm
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.
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Stress management Stress (Psychology) Mind and body. Psychophysiology--Methodology Stress, Psychological--therapy Mind-Body Therapies--methods Adaptation, Psychological