Essentials of Managing Stress: .

by Brian Luke Seaward

The Quintessential Stress Management Text For Undergraduate Students, Essentials Of Managing Stress Balances Key Concepts And Academic Theory With Real-Life Applications And Exercises, Allowing Students To Integrate Theory And Practice In Their Own Lives. The Only Textbook Of Its Kind To Comprehensively Address The Relationship Between Mind, Body, And Spirit, This Fully Revised And Updated Third Edition Includes All-New Sections On The Sociology Of Stress And Communication Skills, With Special Emphasis On High-Tech Communications, Screen Addictions, And Social Networking. Essentials Of Managing Stress Also Covers Environmental Disconnect, Compassion Fatigue, And Mindfulness. Key Features Of This New Edition Include: -Over 80 Personal Exercises, Questionnaires, And Inventories Designed To Help The Reader/Student Adapt Life Skills Into His Or Her Personal Health Behaviors, Including Ten All-New Exercises -Fully Updated Content And References Section -A Comprehensive All-New Chapter On Communication With A Special Emphasis On High-Tech Communication -A Brand-New Section On The Sociology Of Stress -A Focus On Holistic Health Practices, Including Yoga, Meditation, And Breath Awareness -Skills And Strategies For Integrating Stress Management Into A Busy, High-Pressure Lifestyle -A Reader-Friendly Approach That Balances Practical Tips With Theory And Concepts

Genres: Psychology, Science

346 pages, Paperback

First published January 21, 2006

Reviews

[G · Rating 4 out of 5]

This textbook has some good exercises to assist readers in introspection. The author sometimes uses inaccurate information, but overall, provides helpful advice and options for those suffering from stress- both chronic and acute.

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has been extremely helpful for stress in some areas, though not in other areas.

[Olivia · Rating 5 out of 5]

It really helped me to process many things in my life. And helped solidified that everything in our lives is connected.

[Jenny Yelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. It didn't even feel like a textbook. Lots of great insight into the human ego.

[Diane · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Anger management chapter was a eye opener. It really help me recognize different styles of anger including underhanders, and somatizers.

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent material, enjoyed this book very much.

[Mehak]

its very nice.