Principles and Practice of Stress Management

by Paul M. Lehrer (Editor), Robert L. Woolfolk (Editor), Wesley E. Sime (Editor)

Structured for optimal use as a clinical reference and text, this comprehensive work reviews effective stress management techniques and their applications for treating psychological problems and enhancing physical health and performance. Leading experts present in-depth descriptions of progressive relaxation, hypnosis, biofeedback, meditation, cognitive methods, and other therapies. Tightly edited chapters examine each method's theoretical and empirical underpinnings and provide step-by-step guidelines for assessment and implementation, illustrated with detailed case examples. The volume also explains basic mechanisms of stress and relaxation and offers research-based guidance for improving treatment outcomes.

Genres: Psychology

734 pages, Hardcover

First published May 23, 1984

Reviews

[Crissman Loomis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome overview of many of the relaxation methods available, including reviews of the effects of those study and scientific studies to quantify impact. If you're looking for a high level overview of the practice of yoga or bio-feedback or buddhist meditation, this is the book to check.

[Alexandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

So hard to read!