Practical Stress Management

Practical Stress Management is a focused, personal, worksheet-based text that combines theory and principles with hands-on exercises to help manage the negative impact of stress in life. The text is accompanied by online access to MP3 files of guided relaxation techniques and downloadable worksheets. As a practical tool for recognizing and preventing stress, the action-oriented approach enables the student to make personal change through self-reflection and behavior change techniques. This approach allows the book to be used as a text in a course, a self-study/reference book. The workbook emphasizes a positive approach to stress management, covering topics such as relaxation techniques, coping with anxiety, managing anger, communication skills, and exercise and nutrition. In this edition, the authors cover financial stress and expand their section on sleep. Worksheets and Thoughts for Reflection boxes help you determine your own level of stress and apply effective stress management techniques. The Seventh Edition will be completely revised, including: Updating of references and further readings in each chapterUpdating of websites to explore in each chapterTen new worksheets (and updating of remaining worksheets)New boxes highlighting meditation throughout the world