Jonathan C. Smith

Relaxation, Meditation, & Mindfulness (eBook, ePUB)

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

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Springer Publishing Company
• Seitenzahl: 380
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. März 2005
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780826127464
• Artikelnr.: 54140128

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

List of Tables and Figures
Part I: Basic Concepts
1. Introduction
2. Six Families of Techniques: An Historical Overview
3. The Relaxation Engine
4. The Six Access Skills of Relaxation
5. The Paths and Landscapes of Relaxation
6. The Destinations of Relaxation: Ten Great Goals
7. Summary of ABC2 Relaxation Theory: Psychological Relaxation Theory
Part II: The Relaxation Instruction Manual
8. General Instructions for All Approaches to Relaxation
9. Yogaform Stretching
10. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
11. Breathing Exercises
12. Autogenic Training
13. Imagery and Relaxing Self-Talk
14. Meditation and Mindfulness
Part III: Training Issues
15. Overview of Relaxation Training Formats
16. Orientation
17. Assessment Tools
18. Troubleshooting and Enhancing Relaxation
Part IV: Combination Training Formats
19. Scripting
20. Abbreviated Programs
21. Workshops and Group Relaxation
Part V: Special Applications
22. Relaxation for Children
23. Relaxation and Pain Management
24. Spirituality, Religion, and Relaxation
Appendix
References
Index