Relaxation Techniques: A Practical Handbook For The Health Care Professional - Brossura

Payne, Rosemary A.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 044307447X ISBN 13: 9780443074479

Casa editrice: Churchill Livingstone, 2004

Riassunto

The 3rd edition of Relaxation Techniques provides the health care professional with a practical introduction to a variety of approaches to relaxation, both somatic and cognitive, that may contribute to patient care. Each technique is easy to teach and use, and has been demonstrated effective in the clinical situation. The background theory to each method is also described and its rationale spelled out, thus helping the clinician to select the appropriate technique. All the methods included are suitable for use with both small groups and individuals.

• Focuses on the practical aspects of relaxation techniques.
• Aimed at clinicians for use with patients/clients.
• Gives the background theory to each technique.
• Includes cognitive approaches (e.g. self -awareness, imagery, autogenics, meditation, and positive self-talk).
• Includes somatic approaches (e.g. progressive relaxation, stretchings, and the Mitchell method).
• Discusses the advantages and pitfalls of each method.
• Evidence based and fully referenced.

• Two new chapters on cognitive behavioral approaches and other techniques - including yoga, Eastern methods, body awareness therapy, massage, aromatherapy, and reflex therapy.
• 2-color design throughout.
• Most line drawings are redrawn in 2-color.
• Now includes guidelines for selecting the appropriate therapy for use with each individual.
• Psychological theory sections in Chapters 1 and 3 are completely rewritten and expanded.
• Includes references and short explanations of relevant recent research.

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Contenuti

Section 1. Introduction
. Theoretical background
. General aspects of relaxation training
. Stress

Section 2. Somatic methods of relaxation
. Progressive relaxation
. Progressive relaxation training
. A tense-release script
. Passive muscular relaxation
. Applied relaxation
. Behavioral relaxation training
. The Mitchell method
. The Alexander technique
. Differential relaxation
. Stretchings
. Physical exercise
. Breathing

Section 3. Cognitive approaches to relaxation
. Self-awareness
. Imagery
. Goal-directed visualization
. Autogenic training
. Meditation
. Benson's method
. Cognitive behavioral approaches

Section 4. Miscellaneous topics
. "On-the-spot" techniques
. Other techniques
. Relaxation in pregnancy and childbirth
. Measurement: patient assessment and clinical audit
. Evidence from research suggesting choice of technique for particular conditions. Drawing the threads together.

Section 5. Appendices and references

Index

Product Description

Book by Marie Donaghy Rosemary A Payne Keith Bellamy

Dettagli dell?edizione

• Editore: Churchill Livingstone
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 044307447X
• ISBN 13: 9780443074479
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 3
• Numero di pagine: 288
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile