Essentials of Managing Stress

Part One: The Wellness Mandala: Holistic Stress Management Chapter 1: The Nature of Stress Chapter 2: The Body: The Battlefield for the Mind's War Games Chapter 3: The Emotions: From a Motivation of Fear to a Motivation of Love Chapter 4: The Mind: The Psychology of Stress Chapter 5: The Spirit: Health of the Human Spirit Part Two: Effective Coping Skills Chapter 6: Reframing: Creating a Positive Mind-Set Chapter 7: Comic Relief: The Healing Power of Humor Chapter 8: Simple Assertiveness and Healthy Boundaries Chapter 9: Time and Money: Effective Resource Management Chapter 10: Expressive Art Therapy Chapter 11: Creative Problem Solving Chapter 12: Communication Skills (in the Information Age) Chapter 13: Additional Coping Skills Part Three: Effective Relaxation Techniques Chapter 14: The Art of Calm: Relaxation Through the Five Senses Chapter 15: The Art of Breathing Chapter 16: The Art of Meditation Chapter 17: The Power of Mental Imagery and Visualization Chapter 18: Soothing Sounds: Music to Relax By Chapter 19: Massage Therapy and Bodywork Chapter 20: Hatha Yoga Chapter 21: Self-Hypnosis and Autogenics Chapter 22: Nutrition: Eating for a Healthy Immune System Chapter 23: Physical Exercise: Flushing Out the Stress Hormones Chapter 24: Ecotherapy: The Healing Power of Nature Chapter 25: Additional Relaxation Techniques Part Four: Designing Your Personal Relaxation Program Chapter 26: Designing Your Personal Relaxation Program