Managing stress : skills for anxiety reduction, self-care, and personal resiliency / Brian Luke Seaward, PhD, Executive Director, Paramount Wellness Institute, Boulder, Colorado.
| Author/creator | Seaward, Brian Luke author. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Edition | Eleventh Edition. |
| Publication | Burlington, Massachusetts : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2023] |
| Description | 1 online resource. |
| Supplemental Content | Direct link to eBook |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Part I. The nature of stress. Living in an upside down world ; The nature of stress ; The sociology of stress ; The physiology of stress ; Stress and disease -- Part II. The mind and soul. Toward a psychology of stress ; The stress emotions: anger, fear and joy ; Stress-prone and stress-resistant personality traits ; Stress and human spirituality -- Part III. Effective coping strategies. Cognitive restructuring: reframing ; Healthy boundaries: behavior modification ; Journal writing and poetry therapy ; Expressive art therapy ; Humor therapy (comic relief) ; Creative problem-solving ; Communication skills in the information age ; Resource management: managing time and money ; Additional coping techniques -- Part IV. Effective relaxation techniques. Diaphragmatic breathing ; Meditation and mindfulness ; Hatha yoga ; Mental imagery and visualization ; Music therapy and sound healing ; Massage therapy and bodywork ; Physical exercise, nutrition, and stress ; Ecotherapy: the healing power of nature ; Getting a good night's sleep ; Additional relaxation techniques. |
| Abstract | "Managing Stress provides a comprehensive approach to stress management, honoring the balance and harmony of the mind, body, spirit, and emotions. Referred to as the "authority on stress management" by students and professionals, this book equips students with the tools needed to identify and manage stress while teaching them how to strive for health and balance. The holistic approach gently guides the reader to greater levels of mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being by emphasizing the importance of mind-body-spirit unity"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Source of description | Print version record. |
| Issued in other form | Seaward, Brian Luke. Managing stress. Eleventh Edition. Burlington, Massachusetts : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2023] 9781284283150 |
| ISBN | 9781284283167 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 128428316X (electronic bk.) |