Stress, Coping & Mindfulness
Edition: 2
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 222
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Welcome to the next generation of stress management. The crowded library of stress and coping includes two types of textbooks. Some are encyclopedias of technique samples. Exercises are disjointed, presented alphabetically, and not integrated into an overarching perspective. Other books are academic textbooks on theory and research. These try to be comprehensive and cover behavior theory, psychoanalysis, sociology, literature, politics, history, human development, medicine, and even sexuality. Covering so much leaves little room for useful instructions and recommendations for core stress management.
Stress, Coping, and Mindfulness stands out in four ways:
- We focus on the core stress management curriculum, a comprehensive professional menu of practical exercises that are both clinically and empirically validated.
- Approaches are logically interrelated and organized into three groups:
- Problem-solving (multitasking vs. singletasking, brainstorming, time management, procrastination, assertiveness, super assertiveness, shyness, anger, aggression)
- Cognitive approaches (hidden stressful thoughts, distorted irrational thinking)
- Special applications to topics of current interest—job stress, crises, and catastrophes.
- We present practical and full instructions, not samples or abstract explanations.
- Most important, all approaches integrated in the overarching framework of mindfulness.
PART 1: Stress, Coping, and Mindfulness
Chapter 1: What Is Stress?
Chapter 2: Stressors
Chapter 3: The Fight or Flight Response
Chapter 4: Stress Booster Buttons
Chapter 5: The Coping Toolbox
Chapter 6: Stress and Mindfulness
Chapter 7: Social Support and Meaning
PART 2: Problem-Solving
Chapter 8: Active Mindfulness, Single-Tasking, and Problem-Solving
Chapter 9: Brainstorming for Success
Chapter 10: Time Management and Priorities
Chapter 11: Procrastination
PART 3: Thinking Realistically
Chapter 12: Hidden Stress—Producing Thoughts
Chapter 13: The Distorted Thoughts Film Festival
Chapter 14: Changing Stressful Thinking
Chapter 15: The Four Deep Questions
PART 4: Interpersonal Applications
Chapter 16: Assertiveness
Chapter 17: Super Assertiveness
Chapter 18: Shyness
Chapter 19: Anger
Chapter 20: Dealing With Aggression
PART 5: Advanced Applications
Chapter 21: Desensitization
Chapter 22: Relapse Prevention
Chapter 23: Stress at Work
Chapter 24: Preventing Stress at Work
Chapter 25: Crises and Catastrophes
REFERENCES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
BOOK BLURB
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD is a professor of psychology at Chicago’s Roosevelt University and founding director of the Roosevelt University Mindfulness Initiative. In his 50 years at the University, he has served as teacher, supervisor, program director, researcher, clinical psychologist, and most notably initiator of the Roosevelt University doctoral program (PsyD) in clinical psychology. Dr. Smith has studied and practiced mindfulness and contemplative techniques since 1969. Since 1975 he has taught over 150 mindfulness classes of over 4,000 students.
Not wedded to any specific tradition, his approach is inclusive, flexible, individualized, and based on science. A typical course covers a complete menu of exercises, including at least the following: yoga, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation autogenic self-suggestion, imagery, mantra meditation, and full mindfulness.
Dr. Smith’s publications include more than 20 books (with more in preparation). His training materials have been used and translated around the world (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan).
Welcome to the next generation of stress management. The crowded library of stress and coping includes two types of textbooks. Some are encyclopedias of technique samples. Exercises are disjointed, presented alphabetically, and not integrated into an overarching perspective. Other books are academic textbooks on theory and research. These try to be comprehensive and cover behavior theory, psychoanalysis, sociology, literature, politics, history, human development, medicine, and even sexuality. Covering so much leaves little room for useful instructions and recommendations for core stress management.
Stress, Coping, and Mindfulness stands out in four ways:
- We focus on the core stress management curriculum, a comprehensive professional menu of practical exercises that are both clinically and empirically validated.
- Approaches are logically interrelated and organized into three groups:
- Problem-solving (multitasking vs. singletasking, brainstorming, time management, procrastination, assertiveness, super assertiveness, shyness, anger, aggression)
- Cognitive approaches (hidden stressful thoughts, distorted irrational thinking)
- Special applications to topics of current interest—job stress, crises, and catastrophes.
- We present practical and full instructions, not samples or abstract explanations.
- Most important, all approaches integrated in the overarching framework of mindfulness.
PART 1: Stress, Coping, and Mindfulness
Chapter 1: What Is Stress?
Chapter 2: Stressors
Chapter 3: The Fight or Flight Response
Chapter 4: Stress Booster Buttons
Chapter 5: The Coping Toolbox
Chapter 6: Stress and Mindfulness
Chapter 7: Social Support and Meaning
PART 2: Problem-Solving
Chapter 8: Active Mindfulness, Single-Tasking, and Problem-Solving
Chapter 9: Brainstorming for Success
Chapter 10: Time Management and Priorities
Chapter 11: Procrastination
PART 3: Thinking Realistically
Chapter 12: Hidden Stress—Producing Thoughts
Chapter 13: The Distorted Thoughts Film Festival
Chapter 14: Changing Stressful Thinking
Chapter 15: The Four Deep Questions
PART 4: Interpersonal Applications
Chapter 16: Assertiveness
Chapter 17: Super Assertiveness
Chapter 18: Shyness
Chapter 19: Anger
Chapter 20: Dealing With Aggression
PART 5: Advanced Applications
Chapter 21: Desensitization
Chapter 22: Relapse Prevention
Chapter 23: Stress at Work
Chapter 24: Preventing Stress at Work
Chapter 25: Crises and Catastrophes
REFERENCES
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
BOOK BLURB
Jonathan C. Smith, PhD is a professor of psychology at Chicago’s Roosevelt University and founding director of the Roosevelt University Mindfulness Initiative. In his 50 years at the University, he has served as teacher, supervisor, program director, researcher, clinical psychologist, and most notably initiator of the Roosevelt University doctoral program (PsyD) in clinical psychology. Dr. Smith has studied and practiced mindfulness and contemplative techniques since 1969. Since 1975 he has taught over 150 mindfulness classes of over 4,000 students.
Not wedded to any specific tradition, his approach is inclusive, flexible, individualized, and based on science. A typical course covers a complete menu of exercises, including at least the following: yoga, breathing exercises, muscle relaxation autogenic self-suggestion, imagery, mantra meditation, and full mindfulness.
Dr. Smith’s publications include more than 20 books (with more in preparation). His training materials have been used and translated around the world (Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Iran, Ireland, Korea, Lithuania, Mexico, the Netherlands, Poland, Republic of South Africa, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, and Taiwan).