The complete guide to exercising away stress. (2005)

• Record Type: Book
• Other Titles: Exercising away stress
• Further Information: Note: Debbie Lawrence.
• Authors: (Consultant), Lawrence, Debbie
• Contents: Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Part One: All about stress; 1 What is stress?; What is stress?; Why do people view stress and situations differently?; Why does perception affect stress?; Chapter summary; 2 The physiology of stress; What are the effects of unhealthy stress?; How do our bodies respond physiologically in times of stress?; Stress and health: how do our bodies respond when we are exposed to stress for longer durations?; Chapter summary; 3 The benefits of exercise; Why is exercise important? What are the immediate benefits and effects of exercise?What is cardiovascular fitness?; What are the long-term benefits of cardiovascular training?; How can we improve our cardiovascular fitness?; What is flexibility?; What are the long-term benefits of flexibility training?; How can we improve flexibility?; What is muscular strength and endurance?; What are the long-term benefits of muscular strength and endurance training?; How do we improve our strength and endurance?; Summary of the benefits of physical fitness; Part Two: Working with the whole person to manage stress. 4 Strategies for managing the mental and emotional signs and symptoms of stressWhat techniques are available to manage the mental and emotional signs and symptoms of stress?; Building self-esteem and self-worth; Positive self-talk and thinking strategies; Meditation; Being grateful and showing appreciation; Assertiveness; Managing time; Goal-setting; Balancing life; Create a wish list; Building supportive relationships; Smiling and laughter; Self-help books and tapes; Counselling and psychotherapy; Planning worry time, writing hassle lists and creating possibilities; Letting go of control. Saying YESManaging fear and comfort zones; Creative work; Creature comforts; 5 Strategies for managing the physical and behavioural signs and symptoms of stress; What techniques are available to manage the physical and behavioural signs and symptoms of stress?; Posture awareness; Breathing awareness; Relaxation awareness; Relaxation postures/poses; Preparing for and ending a relaxation exercise; Relaxation techniques and scripts; Lifestyle habits; Desk mobility exercises; 6 Exercising away stress; Physical activity; Weekly activity log; Exercising in water and swimming. Running, jogging and walkingWeight training; Group exercise; Pilates; Yoga; Part Three: Working with clients with stress; 7 Raising awareness and making changes; How can we raise awareness and assist change?; The trans-theoretical model of change; A strategic approach towards taking action to change; 8 Creating a helping relationship -- interpersonal skills and techniques to assist change; Building rapport and relationships; Gathering information; Interpersonal skills; Part Four: Case studies; 9 Case studies; Case study 1; Case study 2; Case study 3; Case study 4; Case study 5.
• Publisher Details: London : A & C Black
• Publication Date: 2005
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 155.9042; Coping with stress; Stress management; Exercise; FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / General; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / General; PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Lifespan Development; PSYCHOLOGY / General; Exercise; Stress management; Fitness & diet; Sports psychology; Sports & Recreation -- Coaching -- General; Sports training & coaching; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781408195222; 1408195224; 9781408195239; 1408195232
• Related ISBNs: 9780713672404; 0713672404
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Vendor-supplied metadata.
• Access Rights: Legal Deposit; Only available on premises controlled by the deposit library and to one user at any one time; The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK).
• Access Usage: Restricted: Printing from this resource is governed by The Legal Deposit Libraries (Non-Print Works) Regulations (UK) and UK copyright law currently in force.