Principles and Practice of Stress Management, Third Edition

Principles and Practice of Stress Management, Third Edition
ISBN-10
1606238280
ISBN-13
9781606238288
Category
Psychology
Pages
734
Language
English
Published
2007-08-16
Publisher
Guilford Press
Authors
Robert L. Woolfolk, Paul M. Lehrer, Wesley E. Sime

Description

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.

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