Practical Stress Management, Eighth Edition emphasizes a positive approach to stress management, covering topics such as relaxation techniques, coping with anxiety, managing anger, communication skills, exercise and nutrition. In this edition, the authors cover the latest advances in stress management, as well as stress related to the use of technology in education. The context of disasters, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is also incorporated throughout. The workbook describes some of the surreptitious meditation techniques from India not described before in any text. Worksheets and Thoughts for Reflection boxes help users determine their own level of stress to apply effective stress management techniques.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Title page - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Dedication - p. iv 7. Contents - p. v 8. Preface - p. v 9. Acknowledgments - p. xii 10. List of Tables - p. xiii 11. Chapter 1: Understanding stress - p. xiii 12. Chapter 2: Enhancing awareness about managing stress - p. 19 13. Chapter 3: Relaxation - p. 47 14. Chapter 4: Effective communication - p. 72 15. Chapter 5: Managing anger and resolving conflicts - p. 97 16. Chapter 6: Coping with anxiety - p. 114 17. Chapter 7: Eating behavior for healthy lifestyles - p. 136 18. Chapter 8: Regular physical activity and exercise - p. 164 19. Chapter 9: Efficient time management and sound financial management - p. 177 20. Chapter 10: Implementing a stress reduction plan - p. 197 21. List of stress management principles - p. 215 22. List of reviewers - p. 217 23. Personal assessment log - p. 219 24. Guide to pronunciation of foreign language words - p. 221 25. Index - p. 226
Practical Stress Management, Eighth Edition emphasizes a positive approach to stress management, covering topics such as relaxation techniques, coping with anxiety, managing anger, communication skills, exercise and nutrition. In this edition, the authors cover the latest advances in stress management, as well as stress related to the use of technology in education. The context of disasters, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is also incorporated throughout. The workbook describes some of the surreptitious meditation techniques from India not described before in any text. Worksheets and Thoughts for Reflection boxes help users determine their own level of stress to apply effective stress management techniques.
1. Cover image - p. Cover 2. Title page - p. ii 3. Table of Contents - p. iii 4. Title page - p. iii 5. Copyright - p. iii 6. Dedication - p. iv 7. Contents - p. v 8. Preface - p. v 9. Acknowledgments - p. xii 10. List of Tables - p. xiii 11. Chapter 1: Understanding stress - p. xiii 12. Chapter 2: Enhancing awareness about managing stress - p. 19 13. Chapter 3: Relaxation - p. 47 14. Chapter 4: Effective communication - p. 72 15. Chapter 5: Managing anger and resolving conflicts - p. 97 16. Chapter 6: Coping with anxiety - p. 114 17. Chapter 7: Eating behavior for healthy lifestyles - p. 136 18. Chapter 8: Regular physical activity and exercise - p. 164 19. Chapter 9: Efficient time management and sound financial management - p. 177 20. Chapter 10: Implementing a stress reduction plan - p. 197 21. List of stress management principles - p. 215 22. List of reviewers - p. 217 23. Personal assessment log - p. 219 24. Guide to pronunciation of foreign language words - p. 221 25. Index - p. 226
