Table of Contents
Introduction
PART I: The Wellness Mandala
1. STRESS: A Global Epidemic
2. BODY: The Body is the Battlefield/ Mind’s War Games
3. EMOTIONS: Taming Anger and Fear
4. MIND: The Psychology of Stress
5. SPIRIT: Health of the Human Spirit
PART II: Effective Coping Skills
6. Reframing: Creating a Positive Mind Set
7. Comic Relief: Humor Therapy
8. Simple Assertiveness: Establishing Healthy Boundaries
9. Effective Time Management: Pacing Yourself for Life
10.Creative Problem Solving
11. Art Therapy
12. Additional Coping Skills
PART III: Effective Relaxation Techniques
13. The Art of Calm: Relaxation Through the Five Senses
14. The Art of Breathing: Forty Ways to Breathe
15. The Art of Meditation
16. The Power of Visualization and Mental Imagery
17. Soothing Sounds: Music to Relax By
18. Autogenics & Self-Hypnosis
19. Massage Therapy: Healing Power of Touch
20. Hatha Yoga
21. Nutrition & Stress: Eating for a Healthy Immune System
22. Physical Exercise: The Best Use of Fight or Flight
23: Additional Relaxation Techniques
PART IV: Designing Your Personal Relaxation Program