Stress Management for Life: A Research-Based Experiential Approach (with Activity Manual) - Softcover

Olpin, Michael; Hesson, Margie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0495113301 ISBN 13: 9780495113300

Publisher: Brooks Cole, 2006

Synopsis

STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR LIFE was written to emphasize experiential learning by clearly explaining the "how to" of stress management and prevention. It prepares students to use good stress management skills to enhance their personal wellness. The text captures student's interest by being written in a clear, interesting style with a variety of attention-grabbing features appearing throughout the book, including the "Real Stories, Real People" vignettes. The text provides motivation and inspiration, along with important facts, includes a strong foundation of well-research information, and provides students with the ability to understand their personal relationship to stress and strategies for improvement. After reading STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR LIFE, students' will learn that they do not have to live with stress and that there are ways to live a happier, stress-free life. Students are given a tool chest of techniques they can each individually use in learning how to deal with stress, including the "Stress Relief DVD," lab booklet, and activities manual. From the personable styles of the authors to the practical applications and video examples, this text will teach you how to effectively manage stress in a wide-variety of life situations.

About this title

About the Author:

Michael Olpin is a full professor and the Director of the Health Promotion Program at Weber State University. He has studied and researched the science of stress management for over 30 years. He received his Ph.D. in Health Education from Southern Illinois University, his M.A. in health promotion, and his B.A. in organizational psychology from Brigham Young University. He has taught at several universities across the nation, including West Virginia University, Virginia Tech, Concord University, Southern Illinois University, Brigham Young University, and Weber State University. Mike's teaching includes many areas of health and wellness, but his primary focus is on stress management, mind/body health, peak performance, mental and emotional wellness, health research methods, and wellness coaching. He has presented papers and spoken at many conferences, workshops, and seminars around the country. In addition to these speaking engagements, he also consults with sports teams and athletes, individuals, and other community groups. He is the founder and Director of the Stress Relief Center at Weber State University where he conducts research and works with thousands of students, faculty, staff, and community members in helping them reduce their stress and reach peak performance. His website, StressManagementPlace.com focuses on stress management and wellness education. He has authored and co-authored two general-audience books on stress management.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brooks Cole
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0495113301
• ISBN 13: 9780495113300
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432