Finally, a textbook that you don’t mind reading. In fact, you’ll probably share it with your stressed-out family and friends. And when the class has finished, you probably won’t sell it back. STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR LIFE: A RESEARCH-BASED EXPERIENTIAL APPROACH, 5th Edition, and the accompanying stress-reducing audio files, contain all the leading-edge tools, principles, and experiences you need to help you profoundly reduce and even prevent stress. More than just a book about how to manage stress, this book offers you a life-changing experience. If you’re tired of headaches, difficulties sleeping, feeling burned out or depressed, or experiencing a host of other chronic stress symptoms; if you’d like to master mindfulness, meditation, yoga, positive self-talk, find meaning, manage your time, and dozens of other stress-managing tools, this is the only stress management book you’ll ever need.
- Stress Busting Behavior” boxes contain quick activities that engage students in applying chapter content to their own lives.
- "Stress Stories" scattered throughout the chapters describe the authors' own experiences to help students better understand and relate to the content.
- "Stress Studies" throughout the book cover the latest and most relevant research on topics involving stress and stress management.
- FYI (For Your Information) tidbits provide motivational and interesting information.
- "Time Tips" boxes provide specific, proven suggestions from students to help readers prevent stress by more effectively managing their time.
- "Stress Management Activities" ask students to synthesize and apply important concepts from each chapter.
- New, powerful deeply relaxing breathing meditations have been added to provide readers with an additional way to reduce stress.
- New and updated information on sleep helps students get better quality of sleep and fall asleep faster.
- New information on the epigenetic effects of stress – the impact of stress on cellular growth, cellular repair, and longevity – as well as updates on the health effects of chronic stress enhance the presentation.
- New information has been added on the ways a stressful prenatal environment may increase a person’s reactivity to stressful situations as an adult.
- Updated section on “Flow” describes how to increase the possibility of optimal experiences, especially in physical and mental performance. Includes the latest information in the field on how stress impacts learning and memory.
- A new section on positive psychology offers a more thorough focus on what works to prevent stress.
PART I: GETTING STARTED
1. Stress in Today's World
2. Self-Assessment
PART II: UNDERSTANDING STRESS
3. The Science of Stress
4. The Mind/Body Connection
PART III: STRESS-PREVENTION STRATEGIES
5. The Power of Perception
6. Thinking and Choosing
7. Mindfulness
8. Managing Emotions
9. The Importance of Values
10. Spirituality
11. Time and Life Management
12. Money Matters
13. Social Support, Relationships, and Communication
14. Creating a Healing Environment
15. Healthy Lifestyles
PART IV: STRESS-REDUCTION TECHNIQUES
16. Introduction to Relaxation
17. Take a Breath
18. Autogenics
19. Progressive Relaxation
20. Guided Imagery: Using Your Imagination
21. Mediation
22. Yoga
23. Complementary and Alternative Health
24. More Stress-Reduction Strategies
Michael Olpin
Dr. Michael Olpin is a professor of health promotion at Weber State University and the director of the WSU Stress Relief Center.
Margie Hesson
Margie Hesson is a Registered Nurse and an instructor in the College of Nursing at South Dakota State University.
