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Essentials of Managing Stress by Brian Luke Seaward (2013, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherJones & Bartlett Learning, LLC

ISBN-101449698026

ISBN-139781449698027

eBay Product ID (ePID)20038387144

Product Key Features

Number of Pages346 Pages

Publication NameEssentials of Managing Stress

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

SubjectGeneral, Teaching Methods & Materials / Health & Sexuality, Self-Management / Stress Management

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaBody, Mind & Spirit, Self-Help, Education, Psychology

AuthorBrian Luke Seaward

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight26.1 Oz

Item Length10.8 in

Item Width8.5 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal155.9/042

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentPart One: The Wellness Mandala: Holistic Stress Management Chapter 1: The Nature of Stress Chapter 2: The Body: The Battlefield for the Mind's War Games Chapter 3: The Emotions: From a Motivation of Fear to a Motivation of Love Chapter 4: The Mind: The Psychology of Stress Chapter 5: The Spirit: Health of the Human Spirit Part Two: Effective Coping Skills Chapter 6: Reframing: Creating a Positive Mind-Set Chapter 7: Comic Relief: The Healing Power of Humor Chapter 8: Simple Assertiveness and Healthy Boundaries Chapter 9: Time and Money: Effective Resource Management Chapter 10: Expressive Art Therapy Chapter 11: Creative Problem Solving Chapter 12: Communication Skills (in the Information Age) Chapter 13: Additional Coping Skills Part Three: Effective Relaxation Techniques Chapter 14: The Art of Calm: Breathing through the 5 Senses Chapter 15: The Art of Breathing Chapter 16: The Art of Meditation Chapter 17: The Power of Mental Imagery and Visualization Chapter 18: Soothing Sounds: Music to Relax By Chapter 19: Massage Therapy and Bodywork Chapter 20: Hatha Yoga Chapter 21: Self-Hypnosis and Autogenics Chapter 22: Nutrition: Eating for a Healthy Immune System Chapter 23: Physical Exercise: Flushing Out the Stress Hormones Chapter 24: Additional Relaxation Techniques Part Four: Designing Your Own Relaxation Program Chapter 25: Designing Your Own Relaxation Program

SynopsisThe 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