Principles and Practice of Stress Management, Third Edition
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Counselling, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Medical, Specialties, Psychiatry
| Author: | ISBN: | 9781606238288 | |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | August 16, 2007 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | |
| ISBN: | 9781606238288 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | August 16, 2007 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
Structured for optimal use as a clinical reference and text, this comprehensive work reviews effective stress management techniques and their applications for treating psychological problems and enhancing physical health and performance. Leading experts present in-depth descriptions of progressive relaxation, hypnosis, biofeedback, meditation, cognitive methods, and other therapies. Tightly edited chapters examine each method's theoretical and empirical underpinnings and provide step-by-step guidelines for assessment and implementation, illustrated with detailed case examples. The volume also explains basic mechanisms of stress and relaxation and offers research-based guidance for improving treatment outcomes.
Structured for optimal use as a clinical reference and text, this comprehensive work reviews effective stress management techniques and their applications for treating psychological problems and enhancing physical health and performance. Leading experts present in-depth descriptions of progressive relaxation, hypnosis, biofeedback, meditation, cognitive methods, and other therapies. Tightly edited chapters examine each method's theoretical and empirical underpinnings and provide step-by-step guidelines for assessment and implementation, illustrated with detailed case examples. The volume also explains basic mechanisms of stress and relaxation and offers research-based guidance for improving treatment outcomes.
