Practical Stress Management

A Comprehensive Workbook

John A. Romas,Manoj Sharma

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Year: 2022
• ISBN:
  9780323986335
• Edition: 8
• Topic: Medicine
• Subtopic: Endocrinology & Metabolism

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.

• Presents techniques for managing personal distress
• Covers a range of topics to help manage stress, from meditation to nutrition
• Includes a companion website with audio guided relaxation techniques, learning modules and a sample syllabus

Table of contents

• Cover image
• Title page
• Table of Contents
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1. Understanding stress
• Chapter 2. Enhancing awareness about managing stress
• Chapter 3. Relaxation
• Chapter 4. Effective communication
• Chapter 5. Managing anger and resolving conflicts
• Chapter 6. Coping with anxiety
• Chapter 7. Eating behavior for healthy lifestyles
• Chapter 8. Regular physical activity and exercise
• Chapter 9. Efficient time management and sound financial management
• Chapter 10. Implementing a stress reduction plan
• Appendix 1. List of stress management principles
• Appendix 2. List of reviewers
• Appendix 3. Personal assessment log
• Appendix 4. Guide to pronunciation of foreign language words
• Index