Essentials of managing stress / Brian Luke Seaward.

Author/creator Seaward, Brian Luke
Format Book
Publication InfoSudbury, MA : Jones and Bartlett, ©2006.
Descriptionxix, 316 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.).
Subjects
Stress, Psychological--therapy.

Contents The wellness mandala : holistic stress management -- The nature of stress -- The body : the battlefield for the mind's war games -- The emotions : from a motivation of fear to a motivation of love -- The mind : the psychology of stress -- The spirit: the health of the human spirit -- Effective coping skills -- Reframing : creating a positive mind set -- Comic relief : the healing power of humor -- Simple assertiveness and healthy boundaries -- Time and money : effective resource management -- Expressive art therapy -- Creative problem solving -- Additional coping skills -- Effective relaxation techniques -- The art of calm : relaxation through the five senses -- The art of breathing -- The art of meditation -- The power of mental imagery and visualization -- Soothing sounds : music to relax by -- Massage therapy -- Hatha yoga -- Self-hypnosis and autogenics -- Nutrition : eating for a healthy immune system -- Physical exercise : flushing out the stress hormones -- Additional relaxation techniques -- Designing your personal relaxation program -- Designing your personal relaxation program.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2005021645
ISBN0763736511 :

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks WM 172 S442E 2006 ✔ Available Place Hold