Principles and Practice of Stress Management, Third Edition

Download or read book Principles and Practice of Stress Management, Third Edition written by Paul M. Lehrer and published by Guilford Press. This book was released on 2007-08-16 with total page 753 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.