Relaxation, Meditation, & Mindfulness

A Mental Health Practitioner's Guide to New and Traditional Approaches

Jonathan C. Smith (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

380 Seiten

2005
Springer Publishing Co Inc (Verlag)
978-0-8261-2745-7 (ISBN)

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Based on a theory of relaxation, ABC2 Relaxation Theory, this book explains why hundreds of techniques used by professionals can be typically sorted into six groups. It also reveals that while relaxation can go beyond stress management, different families of relaxation have different effects.

Based on a newly revised theory of relaxation, ABC2 Relaxation Theory, devised by the author, this book explains why hundreds of techniques used by professionals typically sort into six groups. The integration of these groups forms the core of the book. Smith's findings also reveal that not only can relaxation go beyond stress management, but that different families of relaxation have different effects.

Rich with practical suggestions and concrete illustrations of application, this comprehensive training guide details the following techniques:

Yoga Stretching
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Breathing Exercise
Autogenic Suggestion
Imagery/Relaxing Self-Talk
Meditation (including Mindfulness)

Special applications include:

relaxation with children
relaxation and pain management
relaxation, spirituality, and religion

Jonathon C. Smith, PhD, is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, and founder and Director of the Roosevelt University Stress Institute. He has published numerous articles and 11 books on stress, relaxation, and mediation; and has taught stress management and relaxation to thousands of individuals, corporations, and clinics. Roosevelt University has granted Dr. Smith a Distinguished Professorship in order to conduct ABC relaxation research and develop the Stress Institute.

List of Tables and Figures
Part I: Basic Concepts
Introduction
Six Families of Techniques: An Historical Overview
The Relaxation Engine
The Six Access Skills of Relaxation
The Paths and Landscapes of Relaxation
The Destinations of Relaxation: Ten Great Goals
Summary of ABC2 Relaxation Theory: Psychological Relaxation Theory

Part II: The Relaxation Instruction Manual
General Instructions for All Approaches to Relaxation
Yogaform Stretching
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Breathing Exercises
Autogenic Training
Imagery and Relaxing Self-Talk
Meditation and Mindfulness

Part III: Training Issues
Overview of Relaxation Training Formats
Orientation
Assessment Tools
Troubleshooting and Enhancing Relaxation

Part IV: Combination Training Formats
Scripting
Abbreviated Programs
Workshops and Group Relaxation

Part V: Special Applications
Relaxation for Children
Relaxation and Pain Management
Spirituality, Religion, and Relaxation

Appendix
References
Index

Erscheint lt. Verlag	31.3.2005
Verlagsort	New York
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	680 g
Themenwelt	Medizin / Pharmazie ► Naturheilkunde
ISBN-10	0-8261-2745-2 / 0826127452
ISBN-13	978-0-8261-2745-7 / 9780826127457
Zustand	Neuware