Practical Stress Management A Comprehensive Workbook [Paperback]

Practical Stress Management: A Comprehensive Workbook, Seventh Edition, is a focused, personal, worksheet-based text that combines theory and principles with hands-on exercises to help readers manage the negative impact of stress in life.

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 or as a self-study/reference book.

In this edition, the authors cover financial stress and expand their section on sleep. The book is accompanied by online MP3 files of guided relaxation techniques and downloadable worksheets. In addition, worksheets and thoughts for reflection boxes help users determine their own level of stress and apply effective stress management techniques.

• Completely revised, including updated stress management techniques and references, along with further readings in each chapter
• Updated websites accompany each chapter
• Includes ten new worksheets, along with an updating of remaining worksheets
• Contains 'thoughts for reflection' boxes that highlight meditation techniques throughout the world

1. Understanding Stress 2. Enhancing Awareness About Managing Stress 3. Relaxation 4. Effective Communication 5. Managing Anger and Resolving Conflicts 6. Coping With Anxiety 7. Eating Behavior for Healthy Lifestyles 8. Regular Physical Activity and Exercise 9. Efficient Time Management and Sound Financial Management 10. Implementing a Stress Reduction Plan

Worksheet-based text that combines theory and principles with hands-on exercises to help readers manage the negative impact of stress

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