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Informationen zum Autor Alice Muir is a chartered psychologist and life coach. A qualified counsellor, she runs stress management and coaching courses for both professionals and individuals and is the author of Coping with a Stressed Nervous System (Sheldon Press). Klappentext Previously published as: Teach yourself relaxation. 2009. This new edition of Teach Yourself Relaxation not only features enhanced practical application of the subject and fully updated resources, but will also be accompanied by a new CD to practice at home. Zusammenfassung This new edition of Teach Yourself Relaxation not only features enhanced practical application of the subject and fully updated resources, but also offers free audio relaxation techniques at library.teachyourself.com. Inhaltsverzeichnis : acknowledgements: dedication: introduction01: relaxation – a skill with a long history: benefits of relaxation: uses of relaxation: how to relax: why telling yourself to relax is difficult: relaxation techniques02: relaxation, stress and tension explained: what is relaxation?: the stress response: brainwaves: getting tension levels right: causes of tension: what is stress?: are we more stressed today?: stress and anxiety: panic attacks03: coping with stress and tension: slow down and make time for relaxation: exercise and lifestyle: thinking style: sorting out your priorities: cushioning yourself and feeling good: work stress: what about medication?04: vulnerability to tension or stress: hot spots: personality: attitudes: previous experiences: ways of coping with stress05: relaxing your body: understanding helps you to relax: changes in breathing: symptoms of hyperventilation: basic relaxation prerequisites: progressive muscle relaxation: autogenic training: a good night’s sleep: aids to relaxation06: relaxed body language: body language: relaxation on the go: making things better: cultural differences07: a relaxed mind and calm thinking: how to relax the mind: relaxed thinking: thinking more positively: gaining a sense of controlthinking errors: thinking errors 108: relax your mouth and eyes: using sounds: guided imagery08: relaxing mind and body together: meditation: mindfulness: yoga: t’ai chi: petting an animal: qigong: neuro-linguistic programming: cognitive behaviour therapy09: more alternative and complementary: therapies: massage: reflexology: acupuncture: biofeedback: Alexander technique: reiki: emotional freedom technique: humour and smiling10: making the most of the Internet and: modern technology: for beginners: think before you click: non-computer-based equipment: podcasts on the Internet: biofeedback using a computer: social networking sites: blogs and blogrolls11: relaxation and your feelingsa dual approach: a dual approach 166: anger: your triggers: coping with your anger: coping with someone else who is angry: jealousy: dealing with criticism and put-downs: giving criticism: anxiety: obsessive compulsive disorder12: relaxation in situations: preparing to do anything which might: make you tense: coping with authority figures: interview skills: pointers for exams or tests: making a presentation, speech or short talk13: relaxation and your mood: reasons for mood problems: what you can do to help yourself: coping with depression: dealing with low moods14: what now? relaxation as a way of life: motivation and persistence: visualization: the big picture: personal action plan: taking it further: index...
