Foreword
Students Praise Managing Stress
Preface to the 4th (10th Anniversary) Edition
Acknowledgements
Introduction
To the Instructor
Part 1: The Nature of Stress
Chapter 1: The Nature of Stress
Chapter 2: The Physiology of Stress
Chapter 3: Stress and Disease
Part 2: The Mind and Soul
Chapter 4: Toward a Psychology of Stress
Chapter 5: The Stress Emotions: Anger and Fear
Chapter 6: Stress-Prone and Stress-Resistant Personalities
Chapter 7: Stress and Human Spirituality
Part 3: Coping Strategies
Chapter 8: Cognitive Restructuring
Chapter 9: Behavior Modification
Chapter 10: Journal Writing
Chapter 11: Art Therapy
Chapter 12: Humor Therapy (Comic Relief)
Chapter 13: Creative Problem Solving
Chapter 14: Communication Skills
Chapter 15: Time Management
Chapter 16: Additional Coping Techniques
Part 4: Relaxation Techniques
Chapter 17: Diaphragmatic Breathing
Chapter 18: Meditation
Chapter 19: Hatha Yoga
Chapter 20: Mental Imagery and Visualization
Chapter 21: Music Therapy
Chapter 22: Massage Therapy
Chapter 23: T’ai Chi Ch’uan
Chapter 24: Progressive Muscular Relaxation
Chapter 25: Autogenic Training
Chapter 26: Clinical Biofeedback
Chapter 27: Nutrition and Stress
Chapter 28: Physical Exercise
Epilogue: Creating Your Own Stress-Management Program
Glossary
Index