Managing Stress: Principles and Strategies for Health and Well-being

Part1 The Nature of Stress
Chapter1 The Nature of Stress
Chapter2 The Sociology of Stress
Chapter3 Physiology of Stress
Chapter4 Stress and Disease
Part2 The Mind and Soul
Chapter5 Toward a Psychology of Stress
Chapter6 The Stress Emotions: Anger, Fear, and Joy
Chapter7 Stress-Prone and Stress-Resistant Personality Traits
Chapter8 Stress and Human Spirituality
Part3 Coping Strategies
Chapter9 Cognitive Restructuring Reframing
Chapter10 Behavior Modification
Chapter11 Journal Writing
Chapter12 Expressive Art Therapy
Chapter13 Humor Therapy (Comic Relief)
Chapter14 Creative Problem Solving
Chapter15 Communication Skills in the Information Age
Chapter16 Resource Management: Managing Time and Money
Chapter17 Additional Coping Techniques
Part4 Relaxation Techniques
Chapter18 Diaphragmatic Breathing
Chapter19 Meditation and Mind Fullness
Chapter20 Hatha Yoga
Chapter21 Mental Imagery and Visualization
Chapter22 Music Therapy
Chapter23 Massage Therapy
Chapter24 T'ai Chi Ch'uan
Chapter25 Progressive Muscular Relaxation
Chapter26 Autogencis and Clinical Biofeedback
Chapter27 Physical Exercise, Nutrition, and Stress
Chapter28 28 Ecotherapy: The Healing Power of Nature