Practical Stress Management A Comprehensive Workbook

Practical Stress Management, Eighth Edition emphasizes a positive approach to stress management, covering topics such as relaxation techniques, coping with anxiety, managing anger, communication skills, exercise and nutrition. In this edition, the authors cover the latest advances in stress management, as well as stress related to the use of technology in education. The context of disasters, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, is also incorporated throughout. The workbook describes some of the surreptitious meditation techniques from India not described before in any text. Worksheets and Thoughts for Reflection boxes help users determine their own level of stress to apply effective stress management techniques.

Über den Autor / die Autorin

Dr. John A. Romas, MPH, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Graduate, is professor emeriti within the Department of Health Science, Minnesota State University-Mankato. Before retiring in 2010, he was the former department chair administrator of the Health Science Department. In addition to his background and experience in health education and promotion, Dr. Romas has training in counseling psychology and career development. He has worked as a public school teacher/administrator, public health administrator/educator, state health consultant, and small business owner/manager. He has been a well-known speaker, presenter, and health consultant for health care, business, educational organizations, government, and industry in the areas of personal performance, stress reduction, managing change, and health promotion. His Licensure as a Professional Counselor was earned with the State of Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health.Manoj Sharma, MBBS, Ph.D., MCHES® is a public health physician and educator with a medical degree from the University of Delhi and a doctorate in Preventive Medicine from The Ohio State University. He is also a Master Certified Health Education Specialist certified by the National Commission on Health Education Credentialing. He is currently a tenured Full Professor of Public Health and Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He served as the past Founding Chair of the Department of Social and Behavioral Health at UNLV. In his career, spanning over 40 years, he has trained/taught over 6,000 health professionals. He has designed and taught a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses in health behavior, health education, and health promotion at 13 national and international universities working full-time or part-time. He has worked and provided leadership for local health departments, state health departments/agencies, federal government agencies, non-profit agencies, professional organizations, and international agencies including governments of other nations. He has been invited as a keynote presenter at several universities. He is a prolific researcher and as of March 2025 has published 17 books, over 425 peer-reviewed research articles, and over 500 other publications (h-index 60, i-10 index over 250, and over 20,000 citations) and secured funding for over $10 million. He has been awarded several prestigious honors including the American Public Health Association’s Lyndon Haviland Mentoring Award, PHEHP Distinguished Career Award, ICTHP Impact Award, J. Mayhew Derryberry Award, ATOD Lifetime Achievement Award, Cancer Forum’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award and William R. Gemma Distinguished Alumnus Award from the College of Public Health Alumni Society and Alumni Achievement Award from the College of Medicine at the Ohio State University among others. His research interests are in developing and evaluating theory-based (evidence-based) health behavior change interventions, obesity prevention, mental health, stress-coping, community-based participatory research/evaluation, and integrative mind-body-spirit interventions.

Produktdetails

• Autoren: John A./ Sharma Romas, John A. Romas, Manoj Sharma, John A. (Professor Romas, Manoj (Professor and Program Coordinator Sharma, Manoj (Full Professor and Chair of the Social and Behavioral Health Sharma, Manoj (Department of Social and Behavioral Health Sharma, Sharma Manoj, Romas John A.
• Verlag: Academic Press London
• Inhalt: Buch
• Produktform: Taschenbuch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 11.02.2022
• Thema: Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik > Psychologie > Theoretische Psychologie; Naturwissenschaften, Medizin, Informatik, Technik > Medizin > Klinische Fächer; Sachbuch > Psychologie, Esoterik, Spiritualität, Anthroposoph > Angewandte Psychologie
• EAN: 9780323988124
• ISBN: 978-0-323-98812-4
• Anzahl Seiten: 244
• Themen: Meditation, Yoga, Massage, Biofeedback, Mindfulness, Music, PSYCHOLOGY / Clinical Psychology, SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Neuroscience, METABOLISM, Endocrinology, MEDICAL / Endocrinology & Metabolism, MEDICAL / Neuroscience, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, managing stress, Time-Out, self-understanding, cognitive behavioral therapy, Cognition & cognitive psychology, Neurosciences, Cognitive behavioural therapy, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Cognitivism, cognitive theory, setting goals, Optimism, panic attacks, Transactional Analysis, Perceptions, financial management, Unfulfilled expectations, Assertiveness, coping with anxiety, Visual Imagery, prioritize, fight or flight, self-motivation, generalized anxiety, communication techniques, Rational Emotive Therapy, meeting your needs, self-hypnosis, Poor Time Management, Autogenic training, health belief model, progressive muscle relaxation, Awareness of stress, Maintaining weight, Regulate salt and sugar intake, Choose annoyed and irritated, Physical activity has many forms, manifestations of stress, Anxiety arises out of inefficiency and fear, understanding stress, Definitions of stress, Barriers to efficient time management, Exercise helps manage stress, Anger needs to be managed, Time is a precious resource, Caffeine produces stress like symptoms, Use animal fats sparingly, Focus on changeable behavior, Unmanaged anger is harmful, Use support resources, Focus on present, Regular physical activity promotes health, Unrealistic expectations cause anger, Acute and chronic stress, Healthy balanced diet, plan for success, Models of communication, Communication affects stress levels, Focus on the now, Sleep conserves and restores energy, Physiology of stress, Avoid alcohol and illegal drugs, Diseases associated with stress, Faulty communication, Money is a finite resource, Changing life events, Step-by-step objectives, Type A personality, Balance in all aspects of life, Effective responses to anger, Aerobic and anaerobic exercise, Focus on good health practices, Upset philosophy, Time for oneself, Importance of relaxation, Moderation in carbs and proteins, State and trait anxiety, Use of humor, Inevitability of change, Introspective meditations, Stress and disease and stress management, And systematic desensitization, Plan day-to-day activity and practicing techniques will help reduce stress, Conflict resolution and active listening, Vitamin and mineral supplements and drinking water is essential to health, Behavior impacts communication and personal profiles, Target heart rate and steps to follow for exercise program, Recognizing stress and managing stress, And creating a budget