Managing Anxiety and Stress

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Taylor & Francis, 1991 - 214 من الصفحات
This self-help book provides information about stress and stress management. The first part focuses on awareness of stress. A number of activities are included to help the individual understand and analyze stress reactions. Information is provided about stressors, performance stress, cumulative stress, and several other aspects of stress reactions. Also included is information about negative effects of excessive stress including physical, psychological, and behavioral difficulties. Finally an approach to managing stress which requires an understanding of the stress interaction model is discussed. The second part focuses on relaxation approaches to stress management. Approaches focus on body relaxation. A format for assessing current relaxation methods is presented, as well as information on several specific approaches to relaxation. A discussion on meditation, and a presentation of progressive deep muscle relaxation are also included. The third part focuses on nutrition and exercise. Principles and suggestions are provided for improving dietary habits and developing an effective exercise program. The fourth part focuses on mind approaches to stress management. Four different aspects of cognitive processes as they relate to stress management are examined. Actual thinking processes are examined, and modifying inaccurate thinking to improve stress management is discussed. The fifth part examines broader life-style issues. The focus is on how choices are made about important life issues, and how these choices influence one's personal environment. (LLL)

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Worrying
18
EnvironmentLifeStyle
24
MEDITATIONRELAXATION RESPONSE
37
PROGRESSIVE DEEP MUSCLE RELAXATION
45
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE
55
EXERCISE
73
MIND APPROACHES TO STRESS MANAGEMENT
88
THINKING MISTAKES
109
Personal Application
129
STRESS AND PERSONALITY
135
ENVIRONMENT AND LIFESTYLE ISSUES
147
RELATIONSHIPS
167
LIFE TRANSITIONS
181
VALUES AND SPIRITUALITY
193
BIBLIOGRAPHY
205
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Problem Solving
120

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