| Description |
xii, 246 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
Sect. 1. Introduction. 1. Theoretical background. 2. General aspects of relaxation training. 3. Stress -- Sect. 2. Physical methods of relaxation. 4. Progressive relaxation. 5. Progressive relaxation training. 6. A tense-release script. 7. Passive muscular relaxation. 8. Applied relaxation. 9. Behavioural relaxation training. 10. The Mitchell method. 11. The Alexander technique. 12. Differential relaxation. 13. Stretchings. 14. Physical exercise. 15. Breathing -- Sect. 3. Psychological approaches to relaxation. 16. Self-awareness. 17. Imagery. 18. Goal-directed visualization. 19. Autogenic training. 20. Meditation. 21. Benson's method -- Sect. 4. Miscellaneous topics. 22. 'On-the-spot' techniques. 23. Relaxation in pregnancy and childbirth. 24. Measurement: patient assessment and clinical audit. 25. Evidence from research. 26. Drawing the threads together |
| Summary |
"Relaxation Techniques provides the health care professional with a practical introduction to 17 different relaxation techniques that may usefully contribute to patient care. Each technique is easy to teach and use, and has been demonstrated to be 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."--BOOK JACKET |
| Notes |
Previous ed.: 1995 |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 226-237) and index |
| Subject |
Relaxation -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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Relaxation.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| LC no. |
00002221 |
| ISBN |
0443062633 |
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