Managing Stress : From Theory to Application

by Devonport, Tracey J.

• ISBN13: 9781614706915
• ISBN10: 1614706913
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2011-10-01
• Publisher: Nova Science Pub Inc

Summary

It is commonly acknowledged that stress and coping has an impact upon the productivity, health and well-being of individuals. As such, many domains of psychology are seeking to better understand the stress and coping dynamic to inform the construction of interventions intended to facilitate coping. This book is designed to profile the use of theory in guiding the structure, content and assessment of coping interventions across a range of applied domains. The domains addressed within the text include sport psychology, clinical psychology, organisational psychology, developmental psychology, police psychology and health psychology. This book brings together related issues regarding the application of theory to practice into a single source.

Table of Contents

Introduction

A Brief Review Of Commonly Used Theories & The Importance Of Applying Theory In Practice

The Utility Of Stress & Coping Theory When Working With Athletes

The Utility Of Stress & Coping Theory When Working With Officials

Coping With Stress As A Sports Coach: Putting Theory Into Practice

Stress & Work Psychology

Stress & Policing: A Retrospective Reflection & Contemporary Updating

Stress & Health Psychology

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