ABC Relaxation Training: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals

Jonathan C. Smith

ISBN 10: 082611282X / ISBN 13: 9780826112828

Published by Springer Publishing Company, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: ABC Relaxation Training: A Practical Guide for Health Professionals
• Publisher: Springer Publishing Company
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 082611282X
• ISBN 13: 9780826112828
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

In this volume, Smith presents instructions for more approaches to relaxation than any other book on the market. The author provides word-for-word scripts for clinicians to teach them to implement all relaxation techniques using his ABC relaxation approach. The volume includes simple assessment questionnaires for determining relaxation needs and evaluating relaxation outcomes; precise instructions for making individualized relaxation tapes; and verbatim instructions for presenting tested "failproof" relaxation and stress management workshops.

Techniques include: progressive relaxation, autogenic training, self-hypnosis, breathing exercises, yoga, imagery / visualization, meditation, and prayer.

For clinical psychologists, psychotherapists, and trainers in the field of relaxation.

About the Author

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.