Essentials of managing stress
By: Brian Luke Seaward.
Publisher: Jones and Bartlett
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Boston
Language: eng
Subjects: Stress management.; Stress (Psychology); Mind and body.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: The wellness mandala : holistic stress management; title: The nature of stress; title: The body : the battlefield for the mind's war games; title: The emotions : from a motivation of fear to a motivation of love; title: The mind : the psychology of stress; title: The spirit: the health of the human spirit; title: Effective coping skills; title: Reframing : creating a positive mind set; title: Comic relief : the healing power of humor; title: Simple assertiveness and healthy boundaries; title: Time and money : effective resource management; title: Expressive art therapy; title: Creative problem solving; title: Additional coping skills; title: Effective relaxation techniques; title: The art of calm : relaxation through the five senses; title: The art of breathing; title: The art of meditation; title: The power of mental imagery and visualization; title: Soothing sounds : music to relax by; title: Massage therapy; title: Hatha yoga; title: Self-hypnosis and autogenics; title: Nutrition : eating for a healthy immune system; title: Physical exercise : flushing out the stress hormones; title: Additional relaxation techniques; title: Designing your personal relaxation program; title: Designing your personal relaxation program.