Auteur : Lehrer, Paul M. / Woolfolk, Robert L. / Sime, Wesley E.

Édition : 3rd edition

Maison d'édition : Guilford Press

Date de publication : 2007

Collation : xvii, 734 p. : ill.

ISBN : 9781593850005

Langue : Anglais

Table des matières : 1. Conceptual issues underlying stress management -- 2. Psychophysiological mechanisms of stress : a foundation for the stress management therapies -- 3. The psychology of relaxation -- 4. Progressive relaxation : origins, principles and clinical applications -- 5. Progressive relaxation : abbreviated methods -- 6. Hypnosis in the management of pain and stress : mechanisms, findings and procedures -- 7. The autogenic training method of J.H. Schultz -- 8. Autogenic biofeedback training in psychophysiological therapy and stress management -- 9. Psychophysiological perspectives on stress-related and anxiety disorders -- 10. Biofeedback training to increase heart rate variability -- 11. Neurofeedback for stress management -- 12. Whole-body breathing : a systems perspective on respiratory retraining -- 13. Exercise therapy for stress management -- 14. Modern forms of mantra meditation -- 15. Mindfulness meditation -- 16. Qigong therapy for stress management -- 17. Yoga as a therapeutic intervention -- 18. Cognitive approaches to stress and stress management -- 19. Stress inoculation training : a preventative and treatment approach -- 20. Music therapy : applications to stress management -- 21. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing and stress : research, theory and practical suggestions -- 22. Pharmacological approach to the management of stress and anxiety disorders -- 23. Sport psychophysiology and peak performance applications of stress management -- 24. Differential effects of stress management therapies on emotional and behavioral disorders -- 25. Stress management and relaxation therapies for somatic disorders -- 26. Research on clinical issues in stress management

Résumé : 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.

Mots-clés : Stress / Relaxation

Cote : WM 172 P957 2007