| Description |
xiv, 264 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
Pt. I. Stress Basics -- 1. Stress Competency and the Smith Stress Management Motivations Inventory -- 2. Stress Concepts -- 3. Crises, Catastrophes, and Acute Stress Disorder -- Pt. II. The Four Pillars of Stress Management -- 4. ABC Relaxation -- 5. Problem Solving -- 6. Thinking Realistically and Productively: The Smith Irrational Beliefs Inventory -- 7. Review and Rehearsal -- Pt. III. Interpersonal Skills: Relationships and Stress Management -- 8. Assertiveness -- 9. Empathic Listening -- 10. Shyness and Social Anxiety -- 11. Conflict, Anger, and Aggression -- Pt. IV. Task Completion Skills: Time Management, Procrastination, and Positive Beliefs -- 12. Time Management -- 13. Procrastination -- 14. Relaxation Beliefs, Active Coping Beliefs, and Philosophy of Life -- App. The Factor Structure of the Smith Irrational Beliefs Inventory - A / Julie D. Jenks |
| Summary |
Here is a comprehensive clinical manual focused on stress management and relaxation. It contains detailed descriptions of tactics for training the user in the methods of relaxation, positive thinking, time management, and more. Features validated self-tests (normed on over 1000 individuals), and first-time ever stress management motivations and irrational beliefs inventories. This hands-on resource is essential for practitioners introducing stress management techniques into their practice; students who are learning how to cope with stress; practitioners-in-training, and clinicians looking for |
| Notes |
Includes index |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 245-249) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Health -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Stress management -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Relaxation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Stress, Psychological -- prevention & control.
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Relaxation Therapy.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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Handbooks and manuals.
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| LC no. |
2002019468 |
| ISBN |
0826149472 |
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