Stress management and prevention : applications to daily life /
David D. Chen.
- Third edition.
- xvii, 422 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Previous edition: Stress management and prevention : applications to everyday life /Jeffrey A. Kottler and David D. Chen.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Pt. I. Understanding the nature of stress. The meaning of stress ; The body's reactions to stress ; Sources of stress across the lifespan ; Adaptive and maladaptive behavior ; Individual and cultural differences -- pt. II. Strategies of stress management and prevention. Challenging stressful thinking ; Problem solving and time management ; Psychological and spiritual relaxation methods ; Physical methods for stress reduction ; Preparing for the future: college and occupational stress ; Care of the self: nutrition and other lifestyle issues ; Stress and conflict in relationships -- pt. III. Strategies of synthesis and prevention. Resilience and stress ; Optimal functioning and lasting changes.