Practical Stress Management : A Comprehensive Workbook for Managing Change and Promoting Health

Practical Stress Management  is a focused, personal, worksheet-based text that combines theory and principles with hands-on exercises to help readers manage the negative impact of stress in their lives. The Fourth Edition has been revised to include updated nutrition information including the new MyPyramid. As a practical tool for recognizing and preventing stress, the action-oriented approach enables students to make personal change through self-reflection and behavior change techniques. Understanding Stress, Enhancing Awareness About Managing Stress, Relaxation, Effective Communication, Managing Anger and Resolving Conflicts, Coping with Anxiety, Eating Behaviors for Healthy Lifestyles, Regular Exercise and Physical Activity, Efficient Time Management, Implementing a Stress Reduction Plan. For all readers interested in stress management.

John A. Romas, MPH, PhD, is a professor and counselor for the Department of Health Science at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Dr. Romas teaches stress and health courses, implements stress-reduction interventions, and conducts workshops and seminars on managing change and promoting health for public schools, state agencies, healthcare organizations, and businesses. Dr. Romas has written numerous books and articles about stress management and health promotion. He is an associate fellow of the Albert Ellis Institute.

 

 

Manoj Sharma, MBBS, CHES, PhD, teaches for the Health Promotion and Education program at the University of Cincinnati. Dr. Sharma has served as a physician or health consultant for many organizations, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the European Union (EU). Dr. Sharma has written several books, professional articles, and editorials in the fields of stress management and health promotion. Dr. Sharma is a Fellow of the American Institute of Stress.