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Relaxation Techniques : A Practical Handbook for the Health Care Professional by Rosemary A. Payne (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherElsevier-Health Sciences Division
ISBN-100443062633
ISBN-139780443062636
eBay Product ID (ePID)1832501
Product Key Features
Number of Pages264 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameRelaxation Techniques : a Practical Handbook for the Health Care Professional
SubjectAlternative & Complementary Medicine, Self-Management / Stress Management
Publication Year2000
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaSelf-Help, Medical
AuthorRosemary A. Payne
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight21.7 Oz
Item Length9.7 in
Item Width7.4 in
Additional Product Features
Edition Number2
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
Dewey Edition21
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal613.7/9
Table Of ContentSection 1. Introduction. Theoretical background. General aspects of relaxation training. Stress. Section 2. Physical methods of relaxation. Progressive relaxation. Progressive relaxation training. A tense-release script. Passive muscular relaxation. Applied relaxation. Behavioural relaxation training. The Mitchell method. The Alexandertechnique. Differential relaxation. Stretchings. Physical exercise. Breathing. Section 3. Psychological approaches to relaxation. Self-awareness. Imagery. Goal-directed visualization. Autogenic training. Meditation. Bensons method. Section 4. Miscellaneous topics. On-the-spottechniques. Relaxation in pregnancy and childbirth. Measurement: patient assessment and clinical audit. Evidence from research. Drawing the threads together. Appendix and references. Bibliography. Index.
SynopsisRelaxation Techniques provides the health care professional with a practical introduction to 17 different relaxation techniques that may usefully contribute to patient care. Each technique is easy to teach and use, and has been shown to be effective in the clinical situation. The background theory to each method is also described and its rationale spelled out, thus helping the clinician to select the appropriate technique. All the methods included are suitable for use with both small groups and individuals. Focuses on the practical aspects of relaxation techniques in relation to patient care Includes both psychological and physical approaches to relaxation Provides ready-to-use schedules and scripts for use with clients Discusses the pitfalls as well as the benefits of each method Fully illustrated with both line drawings and photographs Evidence-based text is supported by over 400 references, The updated edition of Relaxation Techniques provides the health care professional with an introduction to 17 different relaxation techniques that can contribute to patient care. Each technique is easy to teach and use, and has been demonstrated to be effective in a clinical situation. The background theory to each method is also described and its rationale spelled out. This helps the clinician to select the appropriate technique. All the methods included are suitable for use with small groups or individuals.
LC Classification NumberRA785
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