Stress Management for Life : A Research Based Experimental Approach

by Olpin, Michael; Hesson, Margie

• ISBN13: 9780324599435
• ISBN10: 0324599439
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-09
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing

Summary

STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR LIFE: A RESEARCH-BASED EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH, SECOND EDITION emphasizes experiential learning and clearly explains the "how to" of stress management and prevention. Michael Olpin and Margie Hesson offer students more than just a book about stress; they offer students a life-changing experience. This text empowers students to experience personal wellness by understanding and managing stress. The authors encourage students to personalize the information in the text through practical applications and a "tool-box" of stress-reducing resources, including the stress relief audio files and student activities, both found on the Premium Website. Well-researched, this text gives stress-related topics a real-life context and helps motivate students to manage stress in a way that accommodates their lifestyle, values and goals. Your students will thank you for this text! After reading STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR LIFE: A RESEARCH-BASED EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH, students will realize that living with stress is unnecessary and that there are simple and effective ways to create a happier, stress-free life.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Stress in Today's World

Self-Assessment

Understanding Stress

The Science of Stress

The Mind/Body Connection

Stress-Prevention Strategies

Power of Perceptions

Thinking and Choosing

Mindfulness

Managing Emotions

The Importance of Values

Spirituality

Time and Life Management

Money Matters

Social Support, Relationships and Communication

Creating a Healing Environment

Healthy Lifestyles

Stress-Reduction Techniques

Introduction to Relaxation

Take a Breath

Autogenics

Progressive Relaxation

Guided Imagery -: Use Using Your Imagination

Meditation

Yoga

Alternative and Complementary Health

More Stress Reduction Strategies

Glossary Photo credits Index

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