Structured for optimal use as a clinical reference and text, this comprehensive work reviews effective stress management techniques and their applications for treating psychological problems and enhancing physical health and performance. Leading experts present in-depth descriptions of progressive relaxation, hypnosis, biofeedback, meditation, cognitive methods, and other therapies. Tightly edited chapters examine each method's theoretical and empirical underpinnings and provide step-by-step guidelines for assessment and implementation, illustrated with detailed case examples. The volume also explains basic mechanisms of stress and relaxation and offers research-based guidance for improving treatment outcomes.

作为一个临床参考和文本的最佳使用结构，这项综合性工作审查有效的压力管理技术及其应用，治疗心理问题，提高身体健康和性能。主要专家对渐进放松、催眠、生物反馈、冥想、认知方法和其他疗法进行了深入的描述。经过严格编辑的章节研究了每种方法的理论和经验基础，并提供了评估和实施的分步指南，并以详细的案例加以说明。本书还解释了压力和放松的基本机制，并为改善治疗效果提供了基于研究的指导。